Tag Archives: Bitcoin Bear Market

If Bitcoin’s fall from $62,000 to the perilous $30,000 mark seems scary, then buckle up: Some analysts believe it could get even worse… And if conditions remain the same, that is very likely to be the case. The sharp drop from $60,000, the arrival of the infamous death cross, the bad news coming out of China, and the lack of institutional appetite seem to be acting together to maintain a bearish mood in the markets and laying the groundwork for a brutal, cold crypto winter....

With BTC’s price going through a severe correction this week, reaching a near six-month low, the question arisen within the community if we have officially entered a bear market. Dumping to more than 50% south from its peak, which came just two months ago, certainly has some arguing that the bears are indeed in control. To find out more expert views on the matter, though, CryptoPotato reached out to some of the most prominent names in the industry. Those include the host of...

Now, on-chain analytics and reports from fund managers are showing significant Bitcoin outflows amid continued crypto restrictions in China. Multiple Bitcoin Bear Market Signals In its weekly report for the period ending June 21, 2021, published on Monday, digital asset investment outfit CoinShares revealed $79 million in outflows from institutional crypto investment funds. This report marks the third consecutive seven-day period to see a negative balance on the flow of...

The Q4 2019 and Q1 2020 crashes were both preceded by a death cross and signified that the tides in the market are about to shift in a big way. Why Does a Death Cross Work? The death cross indicator has been reliable in both the stock and crypto markets – it predicted 4 major crypto crashes, as well as the 1974 and 2008 stock market collapses. When a bull market ends, short-term momentum (indicated by the 50-day moving average line, or 50MA) starts to slow down. The Death...

A bullish case isn’t on many people’s minds – but signs are cropping up that Bitcoin may indeed be headed for a trend reversal. Here are some signs explaining why BTC might be overdue for a renewed uptick. Bitcoin reached its all-time high of almost $65K on April 14, 2021, a little over a month ago. However, over the past 10 days the price violently broke down from the $50K mark and even reached $30K last Wednesday. Bearish sentiment affected the whole crypto market, as...

A brief panic episode following a statement by Janet Yellen caused the markets to close the day with red candles all over the place. In a videoconference with The Atlantic, Janet Yellen, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, signaled that Joe Biden’s administration may be aiming to raise interest rates as a way to save the economy after the imbalance caused by measures to combat the Coronavirus pandemic. A *Not So* Good Idea When asked about what actions would be on the table to...

Bitcoin closed the week with the second-largest red candle in its entire history, testing lows near the $47k price zone following an ATH of $64K recorded in the previous week. Overall, this was a tough week for markets across the board. From stocks to cryptocurrencies, traders experienced an episode of collective panic marked by the rumor that Joe Biden would be preparing a bill to increase capital gains taxes by almost 100% for all those generating more than $1 million in...

Today was a difficult day for the markets in general, with most assets and investments registering red numbers amid a general panic episode. The primary reason seems to be the rumor that U.S. President Joe Biden —who seems interested in thigtening the crypto regulations in the US— may be ready to submit a proposal to the Congress to increase the capital gains taxes. Rumor has it that the rate would nearly double what investors currently have to pay. The story – which first...

Bitcoin made history these past few months. It broke its historical record, flirted with a 10x ROI in one year, its realized price also reached ATH, and it became the best performing asset of the decade.But is it a good investment overall? It all depends on the crystal you look at it with. For example, Gerald Moser, chief market strategist at Barclays Private Bank, thinks it’s not.Don’t Invest in BitcoinFor Moser, the price fluctuations associated with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are...

BlockTv, an Israeli-based blockchain and cryptocurrency video content media, has reduced its workforce by almost 80%. The company reportedly ended its contract with all but 5 of its employees as a result of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. BlockTv Layoff 18 EmployeesOwned by controversial Israeli businessman Moshe Hogeg, BlockTv has been providing crypto-related video content since it was founded in 2018. The company was seemingly performing well with 23 staffers until the recent Covid-19...