Author: The Daily Hodl
Veteran trader Peter Brandt is warning that a bearish signal is flashing for Bitcoin, indicating that BTC might head to much lower prices. Brandt tells his 763,600 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin may be forming a bearish reversal pattern on the daily chart that could lead to a dip into the $70,000 range. “Hey trolls, this is not a prediction. Just always pointing out possibilities, not probabilities, not certainties. No screenshot is necessary. BTC right-angled broadening triangle could project back into the $70,000s and a test of the parabolic modality.” Looking at the trader’s chart, he…
A widely followed crypto analyst is issuing a new warning about the digital asset market during the final days of the year. The pseudonymous analyst known as Altcoin Sherpa tells his 234,800 followers on the social media platform X that the crypto market may experience wild price swings to close out December. However, the analyst predicts markets may rally in January based on historical precedence. “We probably get one-plus more flushes before the year’s end, but keep your eye on the prize and manage yourself through the volatility. January is historically a great month for crypto. In my opinion, sell…
Macro investor and fund manager Dan Tapiero says that Bitcoin (BTC) reaching $200,000 in 2025 is viable. In a new thread, Tapiero tells his 123,500 followers on the social media platform X that once the US government tightens up fiscal policy, the top crypto asset by market cap will skyrocket. According to Tapiero, the Federal Reserve is too focused on inflation, and interest rates in the US are still too high. “Danger in China. Do people understand? The second-largest economy in [the] world DEFLATING now. Fed concerns on inflation wrong. Interest rates [are] still too high in [the] US and…
A momentum indicator recently flipped bullish for XRP, Solana (SOL) and two other altcoins, according to a popular crypto analyst. Ali Martinez tells his 101,300 followers on the social media platform X that the Tom DeMark (TD) Sequential Indicator presented buy signals on the four-hour charts for XRP, SOL, Maker (MKR) and World Network (WLD). Traders use the TD Sequential Indicator to predict potential trend reversals for tokens based on the closing prices of their 13 previous bars or candles. XRP is trading at $2.28 at time of writing. The 4th-ranked crypto asset by market cap is down nearly 4%…
It’s Not Unusual: Stablecoin Platform Altcoin USUAL Bucks Crypto Downtrend Following Binance Listing
The native token of a decentralized fiat stablecoin-issuing platform is rallying against the dipping crypto markets. Two days ago, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, Binance, added support for Usual Protocol (USUAL). “Binance is excited to announce that Usual (USUAL) will be added to Binance Simple Earn, Buy Crypto, Binance Convert, Binance Margin, Binance Auto-Invest, and Binance Futures at the respective dates and timings listed below.” According to a post on the social media platform X from Usual in response to the Binance listing, the team says the protocol aims to usher in a “stablecoin renaissance”. “90% for the…
Bitcoin (BTC) mining company MARA says it acquired 15,574 BTC for $1.53 billion after raising $1.925 billion from its zero-coupon convertible notes offerings in November and December. In a post on social media platform X, MARA says it now holds 44,394 BTC following its recent purchase of the flagship crypto asset. The Florida-based firm’s BTC holding is currently worth $4.3 billion based on Bitcoin’s price of $97,377. “MARA has acquired 15,574 BTC for ~$1.53 billion at ~$98,529 per Bitcoin and repurchased ~$263 million in aggregate principal amount of its existing convertible notes due 2026, and expects to use the remaining…
A widely followed crypto analyst says that one Solana (SOL)-based meme asset with a $1.89 billion market cap is going to zero against Dogecoin (DOGE). In a new strategy session, pseudonymous crypto strategist DonAlt tells his 637,200 followers on the social media platform X that even though memecoin dogwifhat (WIF) could bounce soon against DOGE, it’s ultimately going to zero against it. “Told everyone who wanted to hear that this was the ‘safest’ trade to take if you wanted to be hedged. Think that’s not the case anymore, think short-term WIF could bounce against DOGE. Generally think WIF is going…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to issue a $1.4 billion loan facility to the government of El Salvador, but there are some strings attached related to the Central American country’s Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto adoption policies. The cash will support El Salvador’s reform agenda and is subject to approval from the IMF Executive Board, according to a new press release from the United Nations (UN) financial agency. The IMF also says the facility is expected to “catalyze” a combined total of $3.5 billion in financing from the World Bank and various other international financial institutions. The UN financial…
Top US-based crypto exchange platform Coinbase is removing support for Wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC) as the crypto king crashes below six figures. In a new thread on the social media platform X, Coinbase Assets says it has disabled trading services for wBTC, the tokenized representation of Bitcoin (BTC) on the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain, as the digital asset no longer meets the firm’s listing standards. “We have disabled trading for wBTC. Your wBTC funds will remain accessible to you, and you will continue to have the ability to withdraw your funds at any time.” Coinbase – which first announced its decision to…
A widely followed crypto analyst is suddenly turning bullish on one Ethereum (ETH)-based altcoin after its correction this week. In a new thread on the social media platform X, crypto trader Justin Bennett tells 115,500 followers that CRV, the native token of stablecoin lending platform CurveDAO, could soar more than 600% from its current value. “Well, we didn’t get my extremely hopeful $0.40-$0.50 buy zone on CRV. I had a [prayer] there for a reason. Lol. So I bought [Friday’s] blood, and I’ll add more on a weekly close above $0.87. $6-plus potential in my opinion.” CRV is trading for…