Tag Archives: Bitcoin (BTC) Price

Going through the most significant price pullback in this cycle, approximately 55% from the all-time high set in April, there is considerable uncertainty in the Bitcoin market from technical and on-chain analysts’ perspectives. Figure 1– Bitcoin daily price history since December 2020. Chart by Glassnode The following analysis is compiled by on-chain analyst CryptoVizArt for CryptoPotato, and looks into the on-chain side of the story to evaluate the bullish/bearish signs....

BTC is down by a minor 1.5% today as it struggles to maintain support area amid $33K. It is trading within a narrow range between $36,000 and $32,000 during the first half of July, and all signs point to an upcoming huge move. The volume for July has remained painfully low, especially during the last two weekends, which saw the two lowest volume days. This, combined with the drawn-out consolidation period, has many traders waiting for a huge move ahead, which would dictate...

With bitcoin’s price correcting in the past few months, the usage of the network has also declined substantially. The estimated daily USD transaction value on the blockchain, the number of transactions, the on-chain activity, and miners’ revenue have all dropped since their respective peaks earlier this year. Transaction Count and USD Value Drop According to data from Blockchain.com, the daily confirmed transactions on the world’s largest blockchain have seen a massive...

CryptoPotato had the opportunity to host a discussion with Lennix Lai – the Financial Markets Director at OKEx. Established in 2017, OKEx is one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges in the world by means of trading volume and is also a big player in China. We took the opportunity to discuss, first hand, what’s currently going on in the market from both a retail and institutional perspective, as well as what’s actually happening in China. $60K Bitcoin In...

The trading volumes remained low during the weekend once again, but bitcoin jumped by more than $1,000 in a day to a high of around $34,700. The alternative coins have also bounced off and reclaimed some ground, with BNB exceeding $330 and XRP spiking by 5%. Bitcoin Tops $34K Despite Minimal Volume The scenario in the past two weekends was quite similar, and we didn’t see much going on. As a result, the trading volume reached multi-month lows, according to data from...

With Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) biggest BTC unlocking event scheduled to happen in the middle of July, many market analysts and traders are worried about the potential effects of this event on bitcoin’s price and the crypto market in general. However, crypto trading firm, QCP Capital, believes the unlocking will not pose any significant threat to the market’s balance. What Is The GBTC Unlock? Grayscale Bitcoin Trust is the largest traded crypto fund in the world, owned by...

Amidst another low-volume weekend, there are many signs that the bitcoin price is anticipating a huge move, probably over the next few days or even before. Looking at the bigger picture, BTC had been trading between $30K and $42K since the May-19 crash, and between $30K and $35K since June-19. Overall, BTC faces a decision point ‘flirting’ with a significant descending trend line that dates back to mid-May, the last time BTC was trading above $50K. Looking at a more...

Bitcoin’s calm weekend continues as the asset has stalled in a tight range between $33,000 and $34,000. Most alternative coins are performing similarly with minor moves in either direction. Bitcoin Stalls at $33.5K Bitcoin tested $35,000 during the workweek but failed to breach it, and the bears pushed it down south. In a matter of days, the cryptocurrency fell by nearly $3,000, resulting in a two-week bottom of just over $32,000. Nevertheless, the trajectory reversed shortly...

On-chain data suggests that the bullish enthusiasm among bitcoin investors has been slashed, alongside its price. Even while the price has stabilized itself within the $30-35k range for weeks now, funding rates have been consistently negative for that entire time, indicating that investors don’t expect the price to return to its former highs anytime in the next short-term, at least judging by this metric. What are Funding Rates in the Bitcoin and Crypto Perpetuals? Due to the...

Bitcoin has bounced off from the recent lows and added about $2,000 at one point, but the trading volume still remains relatively low. The alternative coins are untypically stable since yesterday. However, there’re a few exceptions, including an impressive surge by EOS following a significant announcement from Bullish. Bitcoin Took a Swing at $34K The past several days didn’t go well for the primary cryptocurrency. The asset was trying to break above $35,000 on Wednesday, but...