Analyst Sounds Warning: This Might Be Your Last Chance To Buy Bitcoin Below $40,000

Popular crypto analyst PlanB, known for his strong bullish stance on Bitcoin and the stock-to-flow model, took to X to reiterate an optimistic long-term for Bitcoin. According to the analyst, we might be in the final days of Bitcoin below $40,000. 

PlanB made a call to action based on his analysis of Bitcoin’s realized price, as all signs point to Bitcoin going on a strong price surge very soon.

Enjoy Sub-$40,000 Bitcoin While It Lasts

Bitcoin has outperformed other asset classes in terms of price performance this year. Price data shows the cryptocurrency is currently up more than 125% this year, and many analysts think this growth isn’t stopping soon.

Crypto analyst PlanB is also of this continued bullish sentiment. According to his analysis of the realized price model, this could be the last chance to buy Bitcoin under $40,000. Realized price refers to the average price of all Bitcoin currently in circulation. Some experts argue this is a better measure of Bitcoin’s value than the current market price. 

Bearish markets are usually characterized by a higher realized price than the spot price of Bitcoin. Bullish markets, on the other hand, are characterized by a higher spot market price. A look at the realized price shared by the analyst shows that the spot price of Bitcoin is now trading above the overall realized cost price, the 2-year realized price, and the 5-month realized price. If history is any guide, the market price could be headed significantly higher from here. 

“Enjoy sub-$40k bitcoin … while it lasts,” the analyst said.

Last Chance To Buy Bitcoin

Bitcoin is trading at $37,687 at the time of writing. According to Glassnode, the cryptocurrency’s realized price is currently around $21,000. When asked if there would be another opportunity to buy Bitcoin cheap one last time, PlanB replied neither yes nor no, only predicting that the cryptocurrency would trade between $100,000 to $1 million around the next halving cycle.

A former prediction by the analyst puts Bitcoin around $32,000 to $66,000 during the next halving which is slated to occur in April 2024. 

PlanB’s prediction resonates with the overall sentiment around Bitcoin. The cryptocurrency’s mainstream adoption is also increasing, particularly as the industry awaits the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US. According to CoinShare’s latest report, Bitcoin now has a year-to-date (YTD) inflows of $1.238 billion into its digital asset investment products. 

The discount on Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust is now at -7.31% from -48% at the beginning of the year. This increase indicates institutions are buying into the trust amidst growing bullish momentum. A move into the positive percentage would actually put the price of the trust higher than the spot price of Bitcoin for the first since the first quarter of 2021.

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Bitcoin Price Rockets Past $38,000, Hits Highest Peak Since May 2022 – Details

In a dramatic twist, a mere 48 hours after the United States laid out a hefty $4.3 billion settlement proposal with the major player in the crypto market, Binance, Bitcoin price defied expectations by catapulting to a new peak for the year.

Breaking the $38,000 barrier in the early stages of the New York trading session on Friday, the cryptocurrency sector, witnessed the long-anticipated surge. Bitcoin’s recent consolidation within a pennant pattern had hinted at the prospect of a bullish upswing, and it seems those predictions have materialized.

Bitcoin Price Hits Highest Peak Since 2022

Bitcoin’s rally also occurred following the Thanksgiving holiday in the US, marking its highest point since May 2022. This surge took place in the face of subdued activity in conventional markets. Although the top coin has experienced a slight pullback, it still holds a 1.5% gain for the day.

Traders are incredibly excited by Friday’s surge in Bitcoin’s price, which has rekindled the fear of missing out (FOMO) feeling. Because of this spike, Bitcoin may be able to reach the next major resistance level, which is located at about $42,000, in the next few weeks.

Some market watchers are optimistic about its short-term trajectory, with trader Michael Van Pope suggesting in a tweet that the next milestone for Bitcoin is set at $40,000.

The US Department of Justice and Binance reached an agreement, which is undoubtedly the most significant development of the month. Changpeng Zhao was forced to resign as the CEO of the company, and the exchange was forced to pay a punishment totaling around $4.3 billion. Binance, the biggest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, has named Richard Teng as its new CEO.

Bitcoin Circulating Supply In Profit Region

A recent uptick in market liquidations is another important component impacting the Bitcoin price. Long and short position liquidations have increased significantly across different time frames, with a total of $80.29 million in liquidations in the last 24 hours, according to statistics from Coinglass.

In a related development, during last week’s gain, the proportion of Bitcoin’s circulating supply that is currently in profit hit 84%, or 16.36 million BTC. Additionally, Glassnode noted that this is historically noteworthy because it is significantly higher than the 74% all-time mean number.

Meanwhile, further fueling the positive outlook is the heightened expectation surrounding the potential approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. With a looming deadline of January 10, the SEC is tasked with evaluating numerous pending applications for these ETFs.

If given the green light, these ETFs are poised to provide investors with a more cost-effective avenue to tap into the Bitcoin market, adding another layer of optimism to the current bullish sentiment.

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Crypto Market Cap Soars: $1.5 Trillion Milestone Achieved, Bitcoin Sets New Record

Bitcoin (BTC) and the cryptocurrency market have seen a significant uptrend, hitting a new annual high and surpassing $1.45 trillion, paving the way for potential gains in the final days of November.

Notably, BTC, the largest cryptocurrency in the market, has achieved a remarkable milestone, approaching the $40,000 level with a price surge to $38,400. 

The catalysts behind this recent surge include the anticipated acceptance of the BlackRock Bitcoin Spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) within the next 45 days and speculation that BlackRock itself may influence Bitcoin’s price through significant buying pressure on Coinbase.

BlackRock Driving BTC’s Recent Price Surge? 

According to CoinGecko, the global cryptocurrency market cap currently stands at $1.5 trillion, reflecting a 2.05% change in the last 24 hours and an impressive 72.26% change compared to the same period last year. 

This surge in market capitalization has not only boosted Bitcoin but has also contributed to gains in other major cryptocurrencies within the Top 100, such as Blur (BLUR), which soared a staggering 27%, Mina Protocol (MINA), which gained 9%, and Bittensor (TAO), which has seen a 14% surge in the last 24 hours, to name a few.

Regarding the recent surge of BTC to a new yearly high, crypto expert known by the pseudonym “Crypto Rover” has shed light on potential catalysts driving the recent surge. According to Rover, the BlackRock Bitcoin Spot ETF launch is expected to occur within the next 45 days.

In this regard, Rover’s analysis suggests that BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, may play a role in Bitcoin’s recent surge. The speculation is based on the observation that a significant amount of Bitcoin buying pressure appears to be coming from Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, with the platform serving as BlackRock’s custodial partner. 

Promising Bitcoin Price Targets For Late 2025

Renowned crypto analyst Crypto Con has unveiled what he claims to be the most accurate Log Regression Curves for Bitcoin to date. These curves have provided insights into the future cycle top, an elusive aspect of Bitcoin analysis. 

According to projections derived from the curve matching technique, late 2025 could witness two potential price targets for Bitcoin: $130,000, referred to as Layer 6, and Layer 7, with a target price of $180,000.

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The analyst says several models and projections support the $130,000 target, adding to its credibility. According to Crypto Con, even the most conservative estimate, known as Layer 5 at $94,000, seems less likely. 

Based on historical trends, it is improbable that the entire red band, representing potential price ranges, would fail during this cycle. Therefore, one of the projected targets is expected to be accurate.

Based on the available information, Crypto Con favors layer 6 at $130,000 as the more likely target for Bitcoin’s late 2025 price surge. This projection aligns with the Halving Cycles Theory, suggesting a timeframe of approximately 21 days from November 28th, 2025.

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Bitcoin has undergone a recent pullback within the last hour following its attainment of a new yearly high. As of now, it is trading at $37,800.

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Ethereum Outperforms Bitcoin: Is The Altcoin Season Officially On?

Ethereum (ETH) continues to absorb Bitcoin (BTC) selling pressure in November, looking at price action when writing on November 24. In the daily chart, ETH bulls have the upper hand, adding roughly 9% versus BTC from October lows. 

Ethereum Outperforms Bitcoin In November

ETH buyers are firm, with price action still confined inside the conspicuous bullish engulfing bar of November 9. Despite bears forcing prices lower in the second week of November, the failure of BTC bulls to reverse all losses suggests that ETH buyers are still in command.

If anything, prices may rise in the days ahead, reversing losses of the better part of 2022 when Bitcoin, buoyed by a crash in the altcoin scene, forced capital to the world’s most valuable currency. 

Ethereum price price trending upward versus Bitcoin on the daily chart | Source: ETHBTC on Binance, TradingView

With Ethereum being resilient, reading from its performance in the ETH/BTC chart, hints suggest that the altcoin season could be in the early stages. Should that be the case, it will be a reprieve for ETH and other altcoins, including Cardano (ADA). 

Following the dip in 2022, most altcoins capitulated, with most falling by over 80% from 2021 peaks as the crypto winter progressed, freezing gains. The situation took a turn south in 2023 when regulators continued with their enforcement actions against CeFi facilitators, mostly exchanges like Binance and Coinbase.

Their decision negatively impacted liquidity, as evidenced in other trending altcoins like Solana (SOL). ETH remains relatively firm at spot rates versus BTC, extending gains in late November. This could indicate that demand is beginning to pivot toward altcoins, with ETH, the most liquid of them all, leading the way.

Since other altcoins have relatively thinner liquidity, they tend to recover faster but generally align with ETH. If the ETH revival is sustained, reading from the candlestick arrangement in the daily chart, the leg up might also be accelerated by several macro tailwinds.

BlackRock Applies For Spot Ethereum ETF, Will ETH Reach $26,800?

In November, BlackRock, one of the world’s largest asset managers, filed for a spot Ethereum ETF. It comes when the broader crypto market expects the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve the first spot Bitcoin ETF in the country. This application signals that BlackRock is confident about Ethereum’s investment products. 

Additionally, the on-chain analytics platform, Token Terminal, recently issued a bold report forecasting ETH to reach $36,800 by 2030. Token Terminal expects Ethereum to process over $14 trillion of the finance industry’s value in the next seven years.

Ethereum would likely dominate at this pace, driven by sharp growth in decentralized finance (DeFi) and other crypto sub-sectors.

Will Recent Binance Events Trigger This Historical Bitcoin Bull Run Signal?

The recent events at cryptocurrency exchange Binance could trigger the next Bitcoin bull run if this pattern continues to form.

Will Bitcoin Exchange Reserve Ratio Turn Around After Binance News?

As explained by an analyst in a CryptoQuant Quicktake post, the BTC exchange reserve ratio for US versus off-shore platforms has followed a specific pattern during past bull markets of the asset.

The “exchange reserve ratio” here refers to an indicator that compares the exchange reserves of any two platforms or group of platforms. The exchange reserve is the total amount of Bitcoin sitting in the wallets of the exchange/group in question.

In the context of the current discussion, the exchange reserve ratio between the US-based exchanges and foreign platforms is of interest. The trend in this metric can tell us about which type of exchanges users prefer to use.

When the ratio’s value declines, the off-shore exchanges gain steam as investors deposit their coins to them faster than to the US platforms (alternatively, they are withdrawing at a slower pace).

On the other hand, an increase implies the dominance of the American exchanges is going up as their exchange reserve is growing relative to that of the global platforms.

Now, here is a chart that shows the trend in the Bitcoin exchange reserve ratio for these two sets of exchanges over the last few years:

Bitcoin Exchange Reserve Ratio

In the graph, the quant has highlighted the two phases that the Bitcoin exchange reserve ratio for these platforms appeared to have followed during the last two bull runs.

In the first phase (marked in green), the indicator rises while the cryptocurrency goes through a buildup period for the bull rally. This suggests that large entities start participating in the American exchanges ahead of the bull run.

Once the bull run starts properly, the indicator’s value starts sliding down as investors withdraw their coins from these platforms again (the red box in the graph).

From the chart, it’s visible that the Bitcoin exchange reserve ratio for US vs. foreign exchanges was in a continued decline since the start of the bear market but has recently shown signs of turning around.

The indicator has only registered a small increase so far, so it’s hard to say if it’s a sign of a trend taking shape or just a temporary deviation. Whatever the case, though, a development has happened in the Bitcoin market that can tip the favor towards the American platforms regardless.

Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange based on trading volume, has seen a leadership change following Changpeng Zhao’s resignation. The instability has kickstarted outflows from the exchange, while US-based Coinbase has enjoyed inflows.

Thus, this may be the event that leads to a proper reversal in the BTC exchange reserve ratio. “If the recent regulations on CZ and Binance lead to an increase in the percentage of Bitcoin held on US exchanges, we will be ready for the next bull market,” notes the analyst.

BTC Price

Bitcoin has once again been trying to breach the $38,000 level today, as the chart below shows.

Bitcoin Price Chart

Ripple CEO Offers Perspective On Legal Fallout With The SEC

Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple, expressed his views on the aftermath of their legal battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Ripple CEO Insights On The SEC’s Stand In The Legal Battle

The Ripple CEO spoke about the case between the crypto company and the SEC in an interview at the 2023 DC Tech Week. Garlinghouse highlighted the SEC’s several setbacks since the case started.

According to the CEO, “the SEC has lost on everything that matters” when he was asked if the case is “done and dusted.” He further highlighted that the case’s conclusion rests on the SEC’s decision to pursue an appeal or not.

Nonetheless, Garlinghouse asserted that whether or not the SEC files an appeal on the case, which seems over for the regulator. This is due to the SEC’s “losing about three times to the crypto firm.”  

In addition, the CEO also brought up the SEC’s losses in the Grayscale case. In a court ruling, a trial judge declared the agency was behaving “arbitrarily and capriciously” towards Grayscales’s Spot Bitcoin ETF application

Notably, this legal wording suggests intentional and unreasonable activities done carelessly, ignoring relevant circumstances, facts, and other parties’ rights. With this incident, Garlinghouse emphasized that the SEC should reevaluate its course toward cryptocurrency regulation. The CEO stated:

I mean this is damning language from a federal judge to the SEC. At some point when you keep trying the same thing and having the same outcome, you need to change your approach. I hope the SEC’s change will be magical.

Nonetheless, Garlinghouse noted that the SEC losses will be amplified if they decide to take the appeal process higher. 

Furthermore, Garlinghouse “reaffirmed” that Ripple stands prepared to pursue the matter further with the US Supreme Court should the situation demand it. Given that the Supreme Court has typically ruled against regulators, he firmly believes that the SEC would fail in the Supreme Court.

Regulatory Framework For the Cryptocurrency Industry

The Ripple CEO also spoke about the ambiguous regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency industry in the United States. According to Garlinghouse, other nations are increasing their market influence by implementing open rules and luring capital into the industry. On the other hand, the US continues to view cryptocurrencies with “skepticism.”

Garlinghouse conveyed that the US lacks a conducive regulatory framework. This causes the United States to “forfeit” its prospective position as a leader in the cryptocurrency space. So far, the Ripple CEO believes the US will create a crypto-friendly legal environment in the next ten years.

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Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETF Conversion Could Lead To $2.7 Billion Exodus: JPMorgan

In a new analysis, JPMorgan has raised concerns about the potential outflow of funds following the possible conversion of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into an ETF. The banking giant estimates that the conversion could prompt investors to withdraw at least $2.7 billion.

The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, a pivotal force in the previous bull market, has seen its discount to Bitcoin’s current market price shrink from -46% at the beginning of the year to -9.77% by November 22, the lowest level since mid-August 2021. Notably, this reduction in discount is important because it indicates that investors are expecting the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve Grayscale’s conversion to a spot Bitcoin ETF. However, JP Morgan has cautioned that this conversion might lead to some instability in the market.

$2.7 Billion Exodus Following Bitcoin ETF Approval?

JPMorgan analysts, including Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, have scrutinized the inflows into GBTC since the beginning of 2023, revealing a calculated strategy by traders to exploit the discount for profit upon ETF conversion. The bank’s methodology considered the cumulative signed dollar volume, accounting for both the volume of shares traded and the direction of the price movement.

The analysts posit that this influx, primarily driven by speculation over GBTC’s conversion to an ETF, will likely reverse as investors seek to capitalize on the arbitrage opportunity presented by the narrowing of the discount to net asset value. The minimum anticipated outflow, upon conversion to an ETF, stands at $2.7 billion.

However, this could escalate if GBTC’s current fee structure, standing at 200 basis points, isn’t significantly reduced post-conversion. The competitive landscape, as suggested by the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF’s 80 basis points fee, necessitates such a reduction for GBTC to maintain its market dominance.

The impact on the market could be profound. A full withdrawal of the $2.7 billion could exert substantial downward pressure on Bitcoin prices. However, JPMorgan analysts believe that much of this capital will likely be reallocated to other Bitcoin-related instruments, mitigating any drastic market disturbance.

They predict a reconfiguration of assets, shifting from $23 billion in GBTC and $5 billion in other funds to $20 billion in the trust and $8 billion in other vehicles. Nonetheless, they caution that a portion of the funds may exit the Bitcoin space entirely, which would pose a risk of a downturn in Bitcoin prices.

Remarkably, JP Morgan analysts led by Panigirtzoglou have predicted in early September that the SEC will be forced to approve spot Bitcoin ETFs after losing the case against Grayscale. Moreover, JP Morgan’s forecast hinges on the assumption that the approval of a batch of ETFs will ignite more intense competition among Bitcoin investment products, likely resulting in a fee structure more aligned with those of Gold ETFs, typically around 50 basis points.

As the market awaits the SEC’s decision, the primary concern remains: Whether the anticipated GBTC outflows will find a new home within the Bitcoin space or if they will signify a broader withdrawal from BTC investments.

At press time, BTC traded at $37,560.

Bitcoin price

Bitcoin Price Key Indicators Suggest Strong Case For Another Rally

Bitcoin price is holding gains above $37,000. BTC is consolidating and might soon aim for another rally if it clears the $38,000 resistance zone.

  • Bitcoin is still consolidating below the $37,750 resistance.
  • The price is trading above $37,200 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average.
  • There is a short-term contracting triangle forming with resistance near $37,420 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken).
  • The pair could start a strong increase if it clears the $38,000 resistance zone.

Bitcoin Price Remains Supported

Bitcoin price remained well-bid and started a steady increase above the $37,000 resistance. BTC trimmed all losses and even revisited the $37,750 resistance zone. It seems like the bulls are still struggling to clear the $37,750 resistance zone.

A high was formed near $37,848 and the price is now consolidating gains. There was a move below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $35,645 swing low to the $37,848 high.

Bitcoin is now trading above $37,200 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is also a short-term contracting triangle forming with resistance near $37,420 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $37,420 level.

The first major resistance is forming near $37,750. The main resistance is still near the $38,000 level. A close above the $38,0000 resistance might start a strong increase.

Bitcoin Price

Source: BTCUSD on TradingView.com

The next key resistance could be near $38,800, above which BTC could rise and test the $39,200 level. In the stated case, it could even rally toward the $40,000 resistance.

Another Drop In BTC?

If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $37,750 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Immediate support on the downside is near the $37,200 level.

The next major support is $37,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. The first key support is at $36,750 or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $35,645 swing low to the $37,848 high. If there is a move below $36,750, there is a risk of more downsides. In the stated case, the price could drop toward the $36,000 support in the near term. The next key support or target could be $35,650.

Technical indicators:

Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bullish zone.

Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now above the 50 level.

Major Support Levels – $37,000, followed by $36,750.

Major Resistance Levels – $37,750, $38,000, and $38,800.

Trader: Bitcoin Will Inevitably Breeze Past $70,000—Here’s Why

Taking to X on November 22, crypto chartist @MortensenBach presented a bullish outlook for Bitcoin (BTC), predicting that not only will the coin breeze past $70,000 in the coming months, but it will set a new all-time high, fanning demand for stocks of Bitcoin mining companies like Riot Blockchain, Marathon Digital, and the rest.

Bitcoin Trading Above The 20-Period MA In The Monthly Chart

The chartist pointed to Bitcoin’s historical tendency to launch parabolic advances following decisive breaks above its 20-month simple moving average (20 SMA) in the monthly chart. As of late November 2023, Bitcoin has been firm.

Bitcoin trends above the 20-period MA | Source: @MortensenBach on X

As evidenced in the monthly chart, buyers build on gains recorded in October when prices shook off losses and increased. This upswing was triggered by broader market optimism, which supported crypto prices. 

With prices now trending firmly above the dynamic reaction line in the monthly chart, the trader believes a bull market is on the cards, and Bitcoin is set for more gains in the coming sessions. Besides the break above the 20-month MA, the analyst notes a growing bullish momentum, according to MACD, a technical indicator.

Still, it should be noted that, despite the analyst’s optimism, technical indicators in use, the MACD and MA, lag. Accordingly, there is no guarantee that prices will edge higher, rising from spot levels to nearly double above $70,000 in 2024 and months ahead. As of November 23, BTC prices are firm above $37,000 and more than 2X from November 2022 lows when prices plunged below $16,000.

Bitcoin price trending sideways on the daily chart | Source: BTCUSDT on Binance, TradingView

Moreover, it is yet to be seen how stocks of Bitcoin mining companies like Riot Blockchain will perform in the next stage after halving. However, historical performances show their stock tends to rally in lockstep with spot BTC prices. 

Whales Are Accumulating, Will BTC Surge?

Even so, @MortensenBach’s preview analysis ties closely to on-chain insights relayed by CryptoQuant, a blockchain analytics platform. According to data, more whales are moving their BTC from exchanges in large tranches. 

Whales accumulating BTC | Source: CryptoQuant

With big players showing confidence and backing Bitcoin, it could suggest that they expect prices to edge higher. This outlook if further buoyed by developing fundamental factors, including regulatory action and general investor sentiment.

Bitcoin prices shook off the effect of the United States Department of Justice’s ruling on Binance. Though prices slightly dipped below $37,000, bulls are back, and the coin is trending above $37,000. The market is tracking the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve the first spot Bitcoin ETF in the country.

Crypto Expert’s Picks: 5 Cryptos To Buy, HODL, Or Sell Now

Renowned crypto expert and Forbes’ Director of Digital Asset Research, Steven Ehrlich, has provided insights on five prominent cryptocurrencies in the current market landscape.

Solana Shakes Off Setbacks, Positioned As Top Crypto To Buy

Bitcoin BTC), the most prominent cryptocurrency, has experienced a remarkable 120% surge in 2023. After a long wait for Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), recent developments indicate that a Spot Bitcoin ETF could finally get the green light by January, as many in the crypto community have predicted, according to Ehrlich.

Introducing Bitcoin ETFs is anticipated to generate significant demand from mainstream investors, contributing to a potentially bullish environment. Furthermore, the impending fourth halving event in April, which reduces block rewards and slows down supply, adds to the positive outlook for Bitcoin.

While Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency, has demonstrated substantial growth historically, its performance this year has been comparatively modest, with a 65% increase. 

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Concerns about regulatory ambiguity in the United States, particularly as it relates to tokens like Ethereum, have dampened investor confidence. In addition, despite a major upgrade aimed at improving efficiency and reducing energy consumption, Ethereum’s growth in key metrics, such as transactions per second and active users, has been underwhelming; for these reasons, Ehrlich believes investors need to hold ETH tokens.

Solana (SOL), on the other hand, often referred to as the “Ethereum killer,” suffered setbacks following the collapse of FTX in 2022. However, the stigma surrounding Solana has dissipated, leading to an impressive 313% gain this year

According to Ehrlich, Solana stands out for its “robust technology,” capable of processing thousands of transactions per second and potentially reaching 50,000 transactions per second. As such, Ehrlich believes this is a buy signal for SOL.

Binance Coin At Crossroads

Binance’s native token, BNB, experienced significant growth, reaching a peak value of $100 billion. However, recent developments, including Binance founder Changpeng Zhao’s guilty plea, substantial fines, and his decision to step down as CEO, have instigated a decline in BNB’s value. 

While BNB’s utility within the Binance ecosystem and rebate mechanisms for traders may provide some support, concerns arise if traders abandon the exchange en masse. 

Given these developments, BNB’s future remains uncertain, and Ehrlich believes that BNB could fall even further, stating that investors should consider selling the token.

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Blur, a marketplace focused on non-fungible tokens (NFTs), has emerged as a strong contender in the NFT market. As the largest marketplace for Ethereum-based collections, Blur rewards users with its native token, BLUR, based on trading volume and provides voting rights for platform governance. 

While NFT trading experienced a slump this year, recent signs of recovery, along with notable brands such as Disney and Nike embracing NFTs, indicate a potential rebound. However, Ehrlich believes investors should exercise caution due to the risk of unexpected token airdrops flooding the market.

Overall, Bitcoin’s forthcoming spot ETF and halving event, Ethereum’s regulatory challenges, Solana’s technological prowess, BNB’s uncertain future, and Blur’s position within the crypto NFT market are all factors that warrant consideration. 

It remains to be seen how these cryptocurrencies will react to further developments, and what will be the impacts on their price actions for the last part of the year. 

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