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The recent weakness in the cryptocurrency market has put downward pressure on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP, according to analysts.
All three cryptocurrencies are currently testing critical technical support levels, and a failure to hold these could lead to more significant price drops.
Bitcoin at a Critical Juncture
Bitcoin recently dipped below the $116,000 mark and is now approaching its 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at approximately $114,002.
A daily close below this EMA could signal a move towards the next major support level around $107,245. Bearish momentum is also supported by the following technical indicators:
- The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is slipping below the neutral 50 level, suggesting increasing selling pressure.
- The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is nearing a bearish crossover, which often precedes further declines.
However, if Bitcoin can find support at the EMA, a rebound towards $116,000 is possible.
Ethereum Facing Mounting Weakness
Ethereum is also experiencing a downturn, having recently broken below its support level at $4,488. It is now trading around $4,293, representing a weekly decline of roughly 3.5%. If the downward trend continues and ETH loses support around $4,232, it could decline further towards $3,593.
Technical indicators for Ethereum mirror Bitcoin’s bearish sentiment, with the RSI below neutral and the MACD indicating a potential continuation of downward momentum. A positive development would be for ETH to reclaim the $4,488 support level, though this would require renewed buying interest.
XRP Underperforming
XRP has not been immune to the bearish trend, closing below its 50-day EMA and currently trading near $2.90. This represents a continuation of the previous week’s decline of nearly 2%. If the selling pressure persists, the next support level for XRP is expected around $2.72.
Conversely, the resistance level stands at approximately $3.40, which may be difficult to overcome without strong bullish catalysts. Technical indicators for XRP, like those of Bitcoin and Ethereum, are aligning with the bearish sentiment, suggesting further price drops are likely unless investor sentiment shifts.
Conclusion
The recent declines across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP highlight a period of increased bearish pressure in the cryptocurrency market.
The current tests of key support levels are crucial, and a failure to hold them could lead to further significant losses for these major cryptocurrencies.
Market participants are closely watching for any signs of a reversal or a return to positive momentum, though the current risks remain high due to various macroeconomic and regulatory factors.
UPDATE: Crypto markets are all in red: Ether dropped as much as 9% to around $4,186, while Bitcoin fell nearly 3% to about $112,937. The overall digital-asset market cap slipped below $4 trillion amid the selloff.
