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Bitcoin plunged below $105K and gold soared to another all-time high (ATH) as “extreme fear” grips the crypto market. The sell-off followed emerging loan issues at several US regional banks, raising concerns of broader systemic risks. US regional lenders Zions Bancorp and Western Alliance Bancorp disclosed that they were victims of fraud on loans to funds that invest in distressed commercial mortgages. This followed a loan blowup at subprime auto lender Tricolor Holdings and the collapse of First Brands Group, which owed over $10 billion to some of the biggest Wall Street banks. US President Donald Trump add to the downbeat mood when he confirmed that there is a trade war with China.  The Crypto Fear & Greed Index plummeted six points into “extreme fear’ territory with a reading of 22. That’s down from 64 last week, when there was still “greed” in the market.  Crypto Fear & Greed Index (Source: alternative.me ) Cry...

The cryptocurrency market is once again flashing red signals as highly volatile waters continue to drain the market. The market is experiencing a series of longs being liquidated, with Bitcoin plunging down to the $110K level. At the same time, Ethereum has also ranked tremendously, exploring new lows at the moment. As ETH was earlier exploring major highs, will it be able to bounce back sooner rather than later? Also Read: Why Soaring Retail Investor Confidence Could Move Crypto Markets Ethereum Price Falls: Future Projections Source: Unsplash The cryptocurrency market has been hit by sharp pangs of volatility. The market is now experiencing a series of longs being liquidated, affecting the price of both major cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin has now plunged below the $110k level, while the Ethereum price is standing at $3955. As per the latest post by the Kobeissi Letter, Ethereum has now fallen 23% since it’s earlier ATH 4 weeks ago. “BREAKING: Ether extends its decline to -8% on the ...

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An analyst who has earned the Master Trader rank on the crypto exchange Bybit believes that Ethereum (ETH) is gearing up for new upside bursts. Pseudonymous analyst Bluntz tells his 318,700 followers on the social media platform X that Ethereum appears to be in the midst of a five-wave rally on the four-hour chart. Bluntz practices the Elliott Wave theory, which states that a bullish asset tends to witness a five-wave surge before going through a correction. The analyst predicts that Ethereum will still hit his upside target of $3,500 even though President Trump’s latest tariff threats are weighing down markets. “Despite the trump tariff tantrum which happened legit 10 minutes after I went to sleep, I think ETH still looks ok and going to assume a range here.”  Source: Bluntz/X At time of writing, Ethereum is trading for $2,478. The analyst is also bullish on the Ethereum-based memecoin SPX6900 (SPX). Bluntz thinks that SPX is now in an uptre...

In what is a historical moment for the leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin has officially surged to a new all-time high price of $109,424. The asset has ridden a continued surge for much of the week, rising another 4% on Tuesday to set the landmark price point. The moment has come on the heels of major strides the asset has taken in mainstream adoption this year. Indeed, Bitcoin has become a top safe-haven asset for modern investors. Specifically, almost 50 million Americans have opted to embrace the emerging cryptocurrency ahead of traditional assets like gold. BREAKING: Bitcoin reaches new all-time high of $109,424. pic.twitter.com/XLAzefxYxC — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) May 21, 2025 Also Read: Exclusive: Bitcoin Empowering Global Finances, Reshaping Modern Portfolios Bitcoin Surges to New All-Time High Amid Historic Start to Q2 Although we are just a few months into 2025, it has already proven to be one of the biggest years in the history of the cryptocurrency market. It may have gotte...

The meme coin industry has been moving rather slowly over the past couple of weeks. While several assets managed to revisit their all-time highs or set new ones, Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) were still at a distance. The OG meme cryptocurrency DOGE soared to a high of $0.7376. This happened about four years ago, in 2021. The asset has been struggling to reclaim this milestone again. The closest that DOGE has surged to is $0.4835. Despite this, an analyst is optimistic about the meme coin’s potential ascent. Also Read: Gold Hits Record $3,167: How Trump’s Tariffs Are Fueling the Surge Analyst Urges Investors To Remain Positive Source: Watcher Guru According to an analyst, Dogecoin’s three-month chart is reportedly showing positive indications. In a recent post on TradingView, the expert pointed out that the asset’s price has been forming higher lows. This further suggests an upward trend. But the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is on the decline. A “bullish ...

The cryptocurrency market has faced a substantial correction. Bitcoin (BTC) has dipped to the $95,000 level. The global crypto market cap has fallen 9.5% in the last 24 hours to $3.23 trillion. Ripple’s XRP has also faced a major correction in the previous few days. Also Read: Cramer’s Bold Palantir (PLTR) Call: 362% Surge Prognosis Ahead of Today’s Earnings! Cryptocurrency Market In The Red Zone Source: Indiatimes.com XRP is down 17.1% in the daily charts, 13.8% in the weekly charts, 26.3% in the 14-day charts, and 1.3% over the previous month. Despite the dip, the asset has increased by 373.1% since January 2024. Source: CoinGecko Also Read: Why Is Bitcoin (BTC) Falling Today? The latest market correction is likely due to new developments in international trade wars. US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Canada and Mexico. President Trump may also levy tariffs on the European Union. Investors are worried about risky assets, such as Ripple’s XRP and other crypt...

The Bitcoin price climbed over 3% in the last 24 hours to trade at $107,143 as of 02:25 a.m. EST on trading volume that surged 142% to $118 billion. Throughout the past day of trading, BTC also surged to a new all-time high (ATH) of $108,786, as per CoinGecko data, coinciding with the upcoming inauguration of pro-crypto President-elect Donald Trump. Eric Trump, the son of the incoming president, confidently predicts that BTC will continue to soar.  To the moon! 🚀🚀 #Bitcoin @WorldLibertyFi @saylor @DavidSacks pic.twitter.com/QTiHWiXckX — Eric Trump (@EricTrump) January 20, 2025 This surge in the leading crypto’s price follows the launch of meme coins created by Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump over the weekend. As market sentiment grows, former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) believes that the success of meme coins, like the ones launched by the Trumps in the last couple of days, could benefit BTC. Forgot to say, what's good for memes is ...

Chainlink (LINK) is among the best-performing cryptocurrencies in the last 24 hours. The asset’s price has surged by more than 20% in the daily charts, compared to Bitcoin (BTC) rallying 3.6% and Ethereum (ETH) rallying 7.1% in the same time frame. Source: CoinGecko LINK’s price has risen by 20% in the daily charts, 12.9% in the weekly charts, 48.4% in the 14-day charts, and 84.5% over the previous month. The asset’s price has also risen by 79.3% since December 2023. Also Read: How High Will XRP Trade On Christmas Day? Why Is Chainlink Rallying Today? LINK’s latest upward swing could be due to a general market resurgence. Bitcoin (BTC) has reclaimed the $101,000 level and is inching closer to a new all-time high. Investor sentiment may pick up steam once again. Another possible reason for LINK’s rally could be rumors about a potential BlackRock partnership. Members from both parties reportedly met at the Abu Dhabi Finance Week. The reports have led to specu...

Amid its ongoing Bitcoin accumulation strategy, Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy is nearing an all-time high stock price. Indeed, the software technology firm has seen its shares reach $197, which is just 2% away from the record mark as the company looks to continue surging. October has historically been a vital month for the leading cryptocurrency. In turn, it could have a monumental impact on MicroStrategy. With ‘Uptober’ upon us, a surge in Bitcoin’s value could have the company reaching new heights, thanks to its unprecedented BTC accumulation strategy. Source: CNBC Also Read: Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy Eyes $7B in Profit, Driven by Bitcoin MicroStrategy Stock Nears All-Time High Amid Surging Bitcoin Interest There have been few Bitcoin advocates as loud and as persistent as Michael Saylor. He has consistently spoken of the unlimited potential that the leading cryptocurrency has. Moreover, it hasn’t just been words. The company in which Saylor is CEO ...