Bitcoin bulls scramble to defend $40,000 as the crypto market sell-off intensifies
BTC and altcoins were hit by another round of selling as analysts say a worsening macroeconomic climate threatens to push Bitcoin price below $40,000.
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BTC and altcoins were hit by another round of selling as analysts say a worsening macroeconomic climate threatens to push Bitcoin price below $40,000.
Multiple technical indicators suggest that BTC is preparing for a breakout, despite concerns about rising inflation and conflict in Ukraine.
Global tensions that could trigger a correction in markets abound, but traders say ETH’s current setup could result in a swift return to the $4,000 level.
Analysts express mixed views on BTC’s short-term prospects, but most agree that $42,000 is the level to watch.
BTC bulls want to confirm this week’s trend reversal, but analysts warn that Bitcoin price is in a “profit-taking” zone where $45,000 is expected to stand as resistance.
BTC’s journey into the $43,000 to $46,000 price range could be another sign that the multi-month correction has ended.
Bulls seek to flip $44,000 to support and analysts forecast further upside for BTC, calling the asset “the Amazon of our time.”
Bitcoin’s repeat visit to the sub-$37,000 range is re-enforcing analysts’ view that BTC is either set for a lengthy consolidation or further downside.
Fidelity argued Bitcoin should be considered separately from the rest of the digital asset market as no other altcoin comes close to its properties
Analysts foresee prolonged weakness in BTC and altcoins following hawkish comments from the Federal Reserve.