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Bitcoin (BTC) at $100,000: What's Next? Dogecoin (DOGE) Failed Miserably, Cardano (ADA) Ready to Dominate?

Published 12/12/2024, 07:01 PM
Updated 12/13/2024, 12:00 AM
Bitcoin (BTC) at $100,000: What\'s Next? Dogecoin (DOGE) Failed Miserably, Cardano (ADA) Ready to Dominate?
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U.Today - The price movement of Bitcoin close to $100,000 has drawn a lot of attention and represents a crucial technical and psychological turning point for the market. Although the milestone is remarkable, there are legitimate concerns regarding the rally's sustainability and the potential for a retracement.

After emerging from a protracted period of consolidation earlier this year, Bitcoin has shown resilience by continuing on its upward trajectory, as seen by the price chart. Key moving averages, especially the 50 EMA, which still serves as dynamic support, are being held above by the price. Additionally, the EMA's gradual slope indicates a sound trend and lays the groundwork for future gains should bullish sentiment hold. But volume analysis advises prudence.

The volume of recent trading sessions has tapered off, suggesting that the buying momentum that propelled Bitcoin to this level may be waning. In the absence of a robust surge in fresh purchasing activity, the price might find it difficult to sustain this rate, potentially leading to a retracement.

The fact that the RSI is in the overbought zone raises additional concerns. In the past, Bitcoin has exhibited a propensity to retreat once it reaches overbought conditions, frequently withdrawing to find support at lower levels. A return to the $95,000-$96,000 range would still be in line with a sound upward trend and might act as a reset prior to another upward push.

Conversely, Bitcoin's long-term foundations are still strong, and the story of the digital gold keeps gaining traction. Long-term upward momentum may be supported by institutional interest, growing adoption and macroeconomic variables like inflation worries.

Dogecoin in danger

Dogecoin's short-term prospects appear bleak based on its recent price movement. The asset is placed in a risky position when it breaks below the ascending channel, which had been a crucial structure sustaining its bullish momentum. Its upward trend may be coming to an end, with this breakdown increasing the possibility of additional losses and making it more difficult for DOGE to get back on track.

An important element of Dogecoin's most recent rally was the ascending channel, which provided a distinct path for expansion and investor confidence. It gets more complicated, though, by the drop beneath this formation. Once an asset leaves such a channel, it usually takes a lot of buying pressure and market interest to reenter it, and DOGE does not seem to have either of these right now.

Volume indicators make matters worse. The breakdown is accompanied by a discernible drop in trading volume, indicating waning investor zeal. This lack of belief may make any attempts at recovery more difficult right away and expose Dogecoin to more declines. The asset's standing in relation to important moving averages is another cause for concern.

Dogecoin is currently perilously near its 50 EMA, which has historically served as a dynamic support line. A deeper correction may be possible if DOGE is unable to maintain above this level, possibly returning to the $0.32 level or even dropping lower toward the $0.26 range. The general state of the market also increases the level of uncertainty. Dogecoin's road to recovery appears to be paved with obstacles, as numerous cryptocurrencies are exhibiting increased volatility and a dearth of obvious bullish catalysts.

Cardano stays relevant

With recent price action indicating encouraging signs of strength and recovery, Cardano looks to be setting itself up for a possible dominant phase on the market. Following a brief decline, ADA has recovered, regaining important support levels and holding steady above the 26 EMA.

The ability of ADA to stay above this level indicates persistent bullish momentum, which is frequently a crucial indicator of trend direction. The graph shows that ADA has risen significantly in recent weeks, surpassing the psychological threshold of $1.00. Investor confidence has increased as a result of this milestone, moving into a critical support area. A possible breakout depends on the asset's ability to sustain trading volumes during this consolidation phase, which suggests ongoing market interest.

The fact that ADA is currently in line with its moving averages is among the most important developments. The price is still well above the 50 EMA, which reinforces the upward trend. In the near future, ADA may aim for higher levels if it can maintain its current range of consolidation while drawing more buying pressure.

Broadly speaking, Cardano's technical performance is in line with its fundamentals as well. The foundation for a strong market phase is being laid by the ecosystem's steady growth and expanding adoption. With the $1.30-$1.35 range acting as a crucial area of resistance, ADA may move toward the $1.20 level if market sentiment continues to be positive. But problems still exist.

The market environment as a whole is still unstable, and investor sentiment and general market trends will determine whether ADA can maintain its momentum. Cardano appears to be in a strong position to build on its recent successes for the time being, which could pave the way for a strong showing in the weeks to come.

This article was originally published on U.Today

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