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Bitcoin On-Chain Activity Nearing Historic Lows – What This Means For BTC Price

The price of Bitcoin has continued to move within a consolidation range since hitting a new all-time high in mid-March. This sluggish price action has been a source of worry to most investors, especially when the premier cryptocurrency recently lost its support at the $60,000 level.

Interestingly, price is not the only Bitcoin metric that has cooled off since the first quarter of the year. Data analytics firm Santiment has revealed that on-chain activity on the Bitcoin network has also slowed down over the past few months.

How Historically Low On-Chain Activity Affects BTC Price

In a new post on the X platform, Santiment revealed that on-chain activity on the Bitcoin network is approaching historic lows. This revelation is based on the noticeable downtrend in various metrics, notably transaction volume, daily active addresses, and whale transaction count.

According to the blockchain intelligence platform, investors have been transacting less with BTC since the premier cryptocurrency hit a new all-time high price. As a result, Bitcoin’s on-chain activity has dropped to its lowest level since 2019.

Breaking down the metrics, Santiment found that transaction volume on the pioneer blockchain is falling to its lowest in the past decade. The data analytics firm defines transaction volume as a metric that tracks the total amount of coins transacted for a given asset within a timeframe.

What’s more, Santiment mentioned in its report that the number of daily active addresses, which measures the number of distinct addresses that participated in a BTC transaction on any given day, has reached its lowest point since January 2019.

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The blockchain intelligence platform also revealed that whale activity has slowed down on the Bitcoin network. The number of whale transactions (greater than $100,000) has fallen to the lowest point since the end of 2018, according to Santiment’s data.

On the surface, the decline in on-chain activity seems like a worrying trend and a symptom of an unstable market health. Santiment, however, noted that this dip might not necessarily be associated with imminent BTC price dips – as seen in the past weeks.

The analytics company said that the decline in on-chain activity is more indicative of “crowd fear and indecision” amongst traders. Ultimately, this underscores the connection between the on-chain activity and sentiment in the Bitcoin market.

Bitcoin Price At A Glance

According to data from CoinGecko, the price of Bitcoin sits just above $60,770, with a mere 0.2% price dip in the past day.

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Cardano Offering Better Buying Window Than Other Top Coins, Santiment Reveals

The analytics firm Santiment has revealed that Cardano (ADA) currently shows a slightly better buying opportunity than the other top coins.

Cardano May Be Showing A Good Buying Opportunity According To RSI

In a new post on X, Santiment discussed how the top assets in the cryptocurrency sector have been performing regarding the Relative Strength Index (RSI).

The RSI here refers to a technical analysis (TA) indicator that tracks the velocity and magnitude of recent changes in any given commodity’s price.

This momentum oscillator is generally used to judge whether an asset is overvalued or undervalued right now. The indicator displays its value on a scale that runs from zero to one hundred.

When the RSI is above 70, the corresponding asset may be considered overbought and due for correction. On the other hand, the metric being below 30 implies potential oversold status, with a probable price rebound.

Now, here is the chart shared by the analytics firm that shows the trend in the 1-day RSI for some of the top cryptocurrencies by market cap:

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As the above graph shows, Cardano currently has the lowest 1-day RSI value out of these top cryptocurrencies at around 32.4. Although the asset isn’t yet inside the actual underpriced zone, this value that’s close enough could still suggest that ADA is providing a good entry point right now.

As Santiment points out, most of the top assets appear to provide a slight buying opportunity. Shiba Inu (SHIB) is currently the lowest one next to ADA, with an RSI value of 38.4.

Both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) have prices slightly undervalued to a similar degree, as their RSI values are around the 41 mark. Dogecoin (DOGE) is more or less neutral at the moment, as the metric is just under 50 for the memecoin.

Toncoin (TON) appears to be the riskiest buyout of these top assets if RSI is anything to go by, as the metric stands at 55.1 currently (note that the chart has wrongly marked TON as ETH, as Santiment has admitted in a reply to a user under the post). Nonetheless, this value is still quite close to the neutral level of 50.

It now remains to be seen how the Cardano price develops from here, given that the RSI has flagged it as perhaps the most undervalued of the top coins.

ADA Price

Cardano hasn’t been able to recover from last month’s crash so far. All attempts at a surge have failed, with the coin slumping back to consolidation around the current $0.44 level.

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Bitcoin Back Above $63,000: Will FOMO Fuel Another Rally Or Lead To A Bust?

The Bitcoin price made a strong comeback on Friday after witnessing a significant amount of bearish pressure throughout the past week. On Wednesday, May 1, the premier cryptocurrency fell below the $60,000 mark for the first time in almost two months.

On Friday, May 3, the price of BTC recovered above the $60,000 level, going as high as $63,000 in the past day. However, the question is – can the Bitcoin price enjoy a sustained rally following this latest resurgence?

How Long Will The BTC Price Rally Last?

In a recent post on the X platform, Santiment pointed to a shift in investors’ position and sentiment on the Bitcoin price following the recent surge above $62,000. According to the on-chain analytics site, traders on the Binance platform are “going from liquidated shorts to longs” after the latest price increase.

While this shift in sentiment might signal renewed optimism in the premier cryptocurrency, Santiment sounded a warning bell for enthusiasts watching the Bitcoin price and looking to get into the market. The blockchain firm said in its post: 

For the rally to continue, we don’t want to see FOMO rising too much higher than what it appears to be now.

Bitcoin Price

FOMO, or “fear of missing out,” is a phenomenon where investors hastily purchase in-demand assets out of fear of missing out on potential gains. While it can drive the asset to a higher price in the short term, excessive FOMO often results in unsustainable bullish trends and subsequent downturns.

What’s more, crypto prices tend to move in the opposite direction of the crowd’s expectations. Hence, if the majority of traders are betting on the Bitcoin price to rise, there is a great likelihood that the cryptocurrency’s value will experience a drop.

Behind The Bitcoin Price Surge

As of this writing, the Bitcoin price stands at around $62,871, reflecting a substantial 6% increase in the last 24 hours. Although the catalyst for this latest Bitcoin rally remains unclear, on-chain data shows that recent whale activity might have triggered the bullish momentum.

In a recent post on X, CryptoQuant CEO and founder Ki Young Ju revealed that Bitcoin whales acquired 47,000 BTC in a single day. Ju also said that while this class of investors might have included ETF-associated addresses, the recent spike in “balances for whale addresses” is not ETF-related.

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Bitcoin Whale Activity Declining – Why A Turnaround Is Important

According to the latest on-chain revelation, the Bitcoin network has been experiencing a steady decline in high-value transactions over the last few weeks. This sluggish activity has been mirrored by the price of the premier cryptocurrency, which has struggled to break out of consolidation throughout the month of April.

In the past week, the Bitcoin price struggled to hold above $67,000 despite touching the level multiple times. The price of BTC has since been in a tumble and is down by more than 2% in the last seven days, according to data from CoinGecko.

Interestingly, the recent on-chain data suggests that this underwhelming price performance might persist for the market leader unless there is a turnaround, especially in terms of network activity.

Can Whale Activity Push BTC Price Beyond $73,000?

Prominent crypto analyst Ali Martinez took to the X platform to reveal that the Bitcoin whale activity has been declining steadily in the past six weeks. This revelation is based on Santiment’s Whale Transaction Count metric, which tracks the number of BTC transactions worth more than $100,000 and $1 million.

Whales refer to entities or individuals that own substantial amounts of a particular cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, in this case). As such, they hold significant influence over market dynamics due to their capacity to execute large transactions, which can trigger speculation and potential price shifts.

Martinez highlighted in his post that there has been a noticeable decline in Bitcoin whale activity since March 14, the same day the premier cryptocurrency hit a new all-time high price of $73,737. This dip in activity has coincided with the recent underperformance of Bitcoin’s price.

However, the crypto analyst mentioned that an increase in high-value transactions could breathe life into the price of BTC. This is based on the reasoning that a surge in network activity could imply high demand for Bitcoin, leading to elevated prices. 

As shown in the chart below, the peak of the whale transaction count correlates with the new record-high price of BTC.

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Active Bitcoin Wallets On The Rise: Santiment

An interesting piece of on-chain data that may suggest increasing demand for Bitcoin and a bullish future for its price has come to light.  According to Santiment, the number of active Bitcoin wallets is increasing rapidly despite the choppy state of the market.

Active Bitcoin wallets refer to the total number of unique addresses holding BTC. Santiment data shows that the number of these “non-empty BTC wallets” has climbed by more than 2.5% in the last three months.

As of this writing, Bitcoin trades just above $64,000, reflecting a 1.6% price increase in the past day.

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Bitcoin Sell Calls Going Through The Roof: But Is It Really Time To Sell?

The story has not been any much different for Bitcoin, with its price still stuck in a consolidation range in the past week. The sluggishness of the premier cryptocurrency – and the general market – has continued despite the completion of the halving event over a week ago.

The halving event, which saw mining rewards take a significant cut, was expected to usher in another round of bullishness for the Bitcoin price. On the contrary, investors appear to be getting frustrated with the slow activity of the market, with many calling for the dump of BTC.

Bitcoin Sell Calls At Increased Rate: Blockchain Firm

According to a recent report by on-chain analytics firm Santiment, investors are increasingly calling for the sale of Bitcoin across social media following its latest drop toward $63,000. The relevant metric here is the “social volume” indicator, which tracks the number of unique posts and messages on different social platforms that mention a specific topic.

Santiment aggregated data of “buy or bullish”, “sell or bearish,” or related mentions for the premier cryptocurrency over the past week. The on-chain analytics then highlighted a shift in the trend, with the bearish calls looking to drown out the bullish noise on social media.

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According to Santiment, Bitcoin’s recent fall to $63,000 resulted in the lowest level of buy and bullish calls since April 21st (just before BTC recovered back above $67,000). As shown in the chart above, the social volume for terms related to “sell” shot up after the price decline.

Typically, the increased bearish mentions of Bitcoin suggest a rising level of FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) amongst investors. However, when traders seemingly become frustrated and impatient, there is usually a higher probability of a market rebound.

Almost 90% Of Circulating BTC In Profit – Impact On Price

According to recent on-chain data, about 90% of Bitcoin in supply is in profit. On the surface, this basically implies that the most current holders of the premier cryptocurrency bought at a lower price compared to the current price.

However, this level of profitability can also be an overbought signal, especially after bullish periods like the one that occurred between October 2023 and March 2024. Ultimately, this suggests investors could see Bitcoin shed more of its price gains over the next coming weeks.

As of this writing, Bitcoin is valued at $63,077, reflecting a 2% price decline in the past 24 hours.

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85% Of Altcoins In “Opportunity Zone,” Santiment Reveals

The on-chain analytics firm Santiment has revealed that over 85% of all altcoins in the sector are currently in the historical “opportunity zone.”

MVRV Would Suggest Most Altcoins Are Ready For A Bounce

In a new post on X, Santiment discussed how the altcoin market looks based on their MVRV ratio model. The “Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) ratio” is a popular on-chain indicator that compares the market cap of Bitcoin against its realized cap.

The market cap here is the usual total valuation of the asset’s circulating supply based on the current spot price. At the same time, the latter is an on-chain capitalization model that calculates the asset’s value by assuming the “true” value of any coin in circulation is the last price at which it is transferred on the blockchain.

Given that the last transaction of any coin would have likely been the last time it changed hands, the price at its time would act as its current cost basis. As such, the realized cap essentially sums up the cost basis of every token in the circulating supply.

Therefore, one way to view the model is as a measure of the total amount of capital the investors have put into the asset. In contrast, the market cap measures the value holders are carrying.

Since the MVRV ratio compares these two models, its value can tell whether Bitcoin investors hold more or less than their total initial investment.

Historically, when investors have been in high profits, tops have become probable to form, as the risk of profit-taking can spike in such periods. On the other hand, a dominance of losses could lead to bottom formations as selling pressure runs out in the market.

Based on these facts, Santiment has defined an “opportunity” and “danger” zone model for altcoins. The chart below shows how the market currently looks from the perspective of this MVRV model.

Bitcoin MVRV Ratio

Under this model, when the MVRV divergence for any asset on some timeframe is higher than 1, the coin is considered to be inside the bullish opportunity zone. Similarly, if it is less than -1, it suggests it’s in the bearish danger zone.

The chart shows that MVRV divergence for a large part of the market is in the opportunity zone right now. As the analytics firm explains,

Over 85% of assets we track are in a historic opportunity zone when calculating the market value to realized value (MVRV) of wallets’ collective returns over 1-month, 3-month, and 6-month cycles.

Thus, if the model is to go by, now may be the time to go around altcoin shopping.

ETH Price

Ethereum, the largest among the altcoins, has observed a 3% surge over the past week, which has taken its price to $3,150.

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Waiting For The Bitcoin Bull Run To Resume? Here’s The Indicator To Watch For

The bullish momentum of the Bitcoin price has dwindled over the past few weeks, putting the progression of the crypto bull cycle into question. On Friday, April 12, the crypto market witnessed a flash crash, causing the premier cryptocurrency’s value to drop from $70,000 to below $67,000.

This latest downturn underscores the struggle of the Bitcoin price to return to its recent all-time high of $73,737, which was forged in mid-March. On-chain analytics platform Santiment has identified a particular Bitcoin metric that may signal the resumption of the bull run.

Bitcoin Bull Run May Resume If This Metric Falls

In a recent post on X, blockchain intelligence firm Santiment provided an exciting insight into the current cycle and the price performance of Bitcoin. The firm pinpointed the Mean Dollar Invested Age metric as one of the indicators to watch as the market leader moves sideways.

According to Santiment, the Mean Dollar Invested Age metric tracks the average age of investment in an asset that has sat in the same wallet. When this indicator is rising, it means that investments are getting more stagnant and old coins are being held in the same wallets.

Conversely, a decreasing Mean Dollar Invested Age metric implies that investments are flowing back into regular circulation. This “falling line” also suggests an increase in network activity.  

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From a historical perspective, Bitcoin exhibited a falling Mean Dollar Invested Age line during the previous bull cycles. According to Santiment, this has been the case for the premier cryptocurrency in the current bull run, which kicked off in late October 2023. 

The on-chain analytics platform, however, noted that Bitcoin’s Mean Dollar Invested Age line has been moving sideways over the past couple of weeks. This phenomenon is even more shocking, considering that the highly-anticipated halving event is about a week away.

The Bitcoin halving will see the miners’ reward slashed in half (from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC). It is a bullish event that has contributed to the optimistic outlook – borne by most investors – for the premier cryptocurrency in 2024.

From Santiment’s latest report, investors might want to keep their eyes peeled for the Bitcoin Mean Dollar Invested Age metric. And the bull run is likely to continue if the BTC’s Mean Dollar Invested Age line resumes its fall, which would imply that major stakeholders (like whales) are back to moving coins into regular circulation.

BTC Price At A Glance

As of this writing, Bitcoin is trading around $66,548, reflecting a notable 6% price decline in the past 24 hours.

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Bitcoin Whales Maintain Positive Accumulation Behavior Ahead Of 2024 Halving: Report

Bitcoin began 2024 with a blast gaining by over 73% in the first quarter of the year to establish a new all-time high price of $73,750. And although BTC soon declined from this value following a turbulent price movement in the last month, its biggest stakeholders have shown a consistent accumulation trend throughout the first three months of 2024, indicating a high confidence in the asset’s profitability ahead of the upcoming halving event. 

Bitcoin Whales Acquire $21.6 Billion BTC, Boost Market Dominance By 1.4% As Halving Nears

In an X post on Friday, blockchain analytics platform Santiment shared that Bitcoin whales are still maintaining the “right direction” in regard to their accumulation pattern. Santiment reported that these whales, which represent holders of 100-100,000 BTC, purchased a total of 319,310 BTC (valued at $21.6 billion) in the last three months. 

This report also stated that a significant portion of the newly acquired tokens came from retail traders, i.e., holders of 0-100 BTC, who collectively offloaded 105,260 BTC, valued at $7.2 billion and 0.7% of BTC’s circulating supply, within the same time frame.

In general, BTC whales increased their market share by 1.4% in the last three months, which is interpreted as a rather positive sign ahead of the highly anticipated Bitcoin halving on April 19. For context, the Bitcoin halving, which occurs every four years, is a network-programmed event during which the amount of miners’ rewards on the Bitcoin blockchain is reduced by half. 

Generally, the Bitcoin halving is regarded as a positive event that results in asset scarcity, thus driving up demand and market price in the long term. This notion may just remain true as Santiment describes the increased accumulation by BTC whales heading into the final weeks before the next halving as a bullish signal, indicating high confidence in the asset’s future valuation.

BTC Price Overview 

According to data from CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin currently trades at $67,521, reflecting a decline of 0.01% and 3.51% in the last day and seven days, respectively. In tandem, the daily trading volume of the digital coin is also down by 6.80% and valued at $32.35 million.

However, BTC is up by 6.43% on its monthly chart adding to an impressive year-to-date increase of 140.65%. With a market cap of $1.33 trillion, the maiden cryptocurrency remains the largest digital asset in the world. 

BitcoinBTC trading at $67,504 on the daily chart | Source: BTCUSDT chart on Tradingview.com

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Altcoin Boom: Analyst Projects $10K Investment Could Rocket To $1M By 2025 With These 5 Picks

Crypto analyst Cyril-DeFi has projected a forthcoming altcoin season (alt season) that could deliver massive returns for investors. Cyril-DeFi forecasted returns ranging from 50x to 100x for those willing to venture into the altcoin market during this period.

The premise of such an optimistic outlook is rooted in the historical performance of altcoins during these seasons, where the broader market sees a significant upswing in value outside the dominion of Bitcoin.

Cyril’s analysis suggests that an investment of $10,000 could become a million dollars by 2025, assuming the investor navigates the altcoin market with the right narratives.

Emerging Narratives And Altcoin Picks

Notably, Cyril-DeFi’s projections are not without basis. He earmarks several key narratives that he believes will dominate the next alt season, pinpointing areas within the cryptocurrency sector that are ripe for growth. Among these, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands out, spurred by the widespread adoption of AI applications like ChatGPT.

Cyril posits that blockchains offering solutions to AI-related challenges, including storage, data accessibility, and computational power, will likely grow substantially.

Furthermore, Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePin) are highlighted as another potential area, with incentives for users contributing to GPS maps, space weather tracking, and environmental monitoring poised to offer lucrative rewards.

Beyond the technical and infrastructural narratives, Cyril spotlighted memecoins, Real World Assets (RWA), and Game Finance (GameFi) as pivotal to the altcoin surge.

According to Cyril, while memecoins present a high-risk, high-reward scenario, often driven by viral trends rather than foundational technology, their allure lies in the potential for notable gains.

Conversely, Cyril highlighted that RWAs introduce a tangible aspect to the digital currency realm, with tokenization efforts to bridge real estate and business investments with the blockchain world.

Lastly, GameFi’s integration of gaming with blockchain technology, rewarding players in cryptocurrency, is expected to continue attracting interest and investment, signaling strong performance during the alt season, according to the analyst.

Market Insights And Predictions

It is worth noting that this optimistic outlook towards altcoins is not singular to Cyril-DeFi. Other analysts, like Xremlinalso, concur that the upcoming alt season could surpass the substantial gains observed in 2021.

Supporting this perspective, analytics firm Santiment reveals several altcoins currently residing in what they term the “Opportunity Zone.”

This classification is based on the Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) metric, indicating that despite recent market downturns, certain altcoins present promising mid-term investment opportunities.

Altcoin market cap chart on TradingView

Santiment’s analysis provides a nuanced view of the market. It suggests that altcoins with subdued performance relative to their counterparts may offer a fertile ground for investors aiming to capitalize on the impending alt season.

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Altcoins Shows Buy Signals, Massive Opportunity Beckons: Analyst

As the price of Bitcoin (BTC) continues to demonstrate a major fall in valuation, indicating a gloomy attitude toward the crypto asset, the bulls in the market are hopeful that the market will soon enter another Season for Altcoins.

Altcoins Showing Massive Buying Opportunity 

Bitcoin’s recent dip signaled the beginning of the decline in the cryptocurrency market, causing several altcoins to drop significantly. However, many cryptocurrency analysts believe that the drop in these altcoin prices might serve as an opportunity for future gains since the alt-season is on the horizon.

Popular cryptocurrency expert and trader Michael Van De Poppe has revealed his optimism in the altcoin market, highlighting the significant opportunities of getting into these tokens before the alt-season begins.

According to Michael Van De Poppe, “some altcoins have now dropped by over 40%” in comparison to their past all-time high. As a result, Poppe believes that this is the right time for investors to purchase these digital assets to position themselves for future gains.

Poppe noted he normally invests in these tokens “during bull cycles when they are about 25% to 60% less expensive.” This demonstrates the crypto expert’s confidence in the assets to rally in the coming months.

While pointing out the massive opportunities in the market, Poppe has underscored Arbitrum (ARB) as one of the altcoins investors should watch out for. He believes that ARB could realize substantial gains in time, as the token is down and poised for a new leg UP.

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Recently, there have been notable advancements in the crypto asset’s price, demonstrating momentum for an upward movement. As of the time of writing, ARB was trading at $1.70, indicating an over 10% increase in the daily timeframe.

However, in the weekly and monthly timeframe, ARB is down by 22% and 15%, respectively. Meanwhile, Arbitrum’s market capitalization has increased by roughly 10% to exceed the $4.5 billion threshold.

Top ALTs To Purchase After Bitcoin’s Retracement

On-chain analyticS platform Santiment has also highlighted the drop in altcoins as a shot to garner profits in the upcoming months. Santiment pointed out several altcoins that offer a “possible bullish opportunity,” following Bitcoin’s crash today to a two-week low of $61,700.

Some of the tokens listed by Santiment are BOUNCE, LDO, OMG, STORJ, and SNX. The MVRV Opportunity and Danger Zone Model, according to Santiment, shows that many altcoins have now declined to the point where mid-term trading returns are in an “opportunity zone.” However, when an asset’s 30-day, 90-day, and 365-day average wallet returns add up to be negative, “this zone is breached.”

Even with the recent general correction, the altcoins market appears to be headed toward a favorable long-term picture. Consequently, this presents an excellent chance for investors to purchase these digital assets at a reduced cost.

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Crypto Analyst Optimistic About A Shiba Inu Short-Term Surge To $0.000066

Shiba Inu (SHIB) has displayed immense momentum lately standing out as one of the best-performing meme coins in light of the general optimism that took over the cryptocurrency market in the last week.

Shiba Inu To $0.000066 Could Be Possible In A Short Time

With the price of Shiba Inu rallying in the past few days, the crypto asset has garnered significant attention from investors as several experts predict a rise to new yearly highs.

In the same vein, cryptocurrency analyst and investor Rekt Capital has shared his optimistic prediction for Shiba Inu with the crypto community on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), fueling hope of notable gains in the short term.

Rekt Capital’s analysis underlines the digital asset’s potential to soar higher to a level not seen for more than 2 years. The crypto analyst pointed out that SHIB arrived at a resistance he dubbed “Black Resistance,” which it previously rejected.

Shiba Inu

As a result, the meme coin must now “maintain the blue level” indicated in his chart as fresh support in order to create a “new Re-Accumulation Range at the highs possibly.” Due to this, the expert expects Shiba Inu to rise to the $0.000066 price level shortly.

The post read:

Shiba Inu Reached the black resistance which SHIB rejected from. Now SHIB needs to hold this blue level as new support to potentially develop a new Re-Accumulation Range at the highs.

Rekt Capital also highlighted another of his earlier forecasts, in which he projected the coin to reach the aforementioned price mark. At first, Rekt Capital noted that the asset had reached the blue resistance point.

Furthermore, he asserted that SHIB has increased by over 300%, since the initial post from November last year. In the post, the analyst claimed that SHIB regained the Orange area’s top as a support.

Consequently, SHIB ought to be able to return to the pinnacle of its “black market structure over time.” However, he presently anticipates Shiba Inu to undergo a rally after it concludes its “Macro U-shaped reversal.” 

SHIB Anticipated For A Potential Rebound

Amid the recent bearish sentiment around the market, Santiment – a crypto analytics platform, has identified SHIB as one of the leading assets that is poised for a potential recovery.

Data from Santiment shows that SHIB and dogwifhat (WIF) are the major coins expected by traders to undergo a rebound. This comes after the wild day that saw Bitcoin reach a new peak before markets went into a “reset mode.”

Santiment has also underscored a “speculative bullishness” for Solana (SOL) lately. This is a result of the speculation surrounding Solana’s potential to reach the $1,000 threshold.

SHIB at the time of writing was trading at $0.00003155, indicating a drop of 13% in the past day. Meanwhile, its market cap and trading volume are both down by 13% and 62% respectively.

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These Are The Altcoins Drawing Whale Interest, Santiment Reveals

The on-chain analytics firm Santiment has revealed some altcoins currently witnessing high interest from the whales.

Whale Transactions Have Spiked For These Altcoins Recently

In a new post on X, Santiment has discussed how several altcoins have been showing interest from the whales. The on-chain indicator of relevance here is the “Whale Transaction Count,” which keeps track of the total number of transfers carrying a value of at least $100,000 taking place every day on the blockchain for any given cryptocurrency.

Such large transfers are generally assumed to be coming from the whale entities, as they can only move around amounts this large with single transactions.

When the metric’s value is high, the whales make many transfers. This trend implies that these humongous investors are highly interested in trading around the asset in question.

On the other hand, the low indicator suggests the whales may not be paying attention to the cryptocurrency as they aren’t making that many moves on the network.

Now, here is the chart shared by the analytics firm that shows the trend in the Whale Transaction Count for some altcoins over the past month:

Altcoins Whale Transaction Count

As displayed in the above graph, these five altcoins have all seen some boost in their Whale Transaction Counts recently: Injective (INJ), Rocket Pool (RPL), PlayDapp (PLA), STP (STPT), and Basic Attention Token (BAT).

Given this close surge in the indicator for all of these assets, it would appear possible that the whales have now started playing around with alts after gaining confidence from the sharp rally that Bitcoin has enjoyed.

Now, what does this fresh whale interest mean for these altcoins? Usually, a high value of the Whale Transaction count is a predictor of volatility for any cryptocurrency.

This is because the whales’ transfers carry a significant value. Of course, any single transaction will likely not be big enough to move the market appreciably on its own, but if many such transfers occur at once, the asset could feel some turbulence.

However, any such volatility that may arise out of this high whale trading activity can theoretically go in either direction. The Whale Transaction Count only measures the pure number of large transfers happening on the network and doesn’t provide any information about whether these are buying or selling moves.

As such, the only thing that can be said about these altcoins observing high interest from these humongous holders is that they are now more likely to display some volatility, the direction of which is uncertain.

INJ Price

The 31st-placed coin in the market cap list, Injective, is trading around $35 after going up more than 4% in the past week.

Injective Altcoins Price Chart

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These Altcoins Are Showing High Social Dominance After Recent Price Swings

According to crypto intelligence platform Santiment, some altcoins have been enjoying increased attention from investors over the past few days. This comes as the crypto market continues to undergo a positive recovery from its recent slump in the aftermath of the Bitcoin ETF launch.

These Altcoins Show Potential For More Profit: Santiment

In a post on the X platform, Santiment revealed that three altcoins, including Chainlink (LINK), Immutable X (IMX), and Pyth (PYTH), have become assets of mainstream interest in the past few days. 

This revelation is based on their performance in terms of Social Dominance, an indicator that compares the social volume of a particular asset to the combined social volume of the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. 

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As shown in the chart above, the Social Dominance of these three altcoins has seen a notable spike in recent days. Interestingly, Santiment has associated this renewed investor interest in Chainlink, Immutable X, and Pyth, with their market cap growth in the past week.

According to data from Santiment, the valuations of LINK, IMX, and PYTH have increased by 34%, 23%, and 26%, respectively, in the last seven. The on-chain analytics noted that the mainstream crowd discussion around these altcoins will lead to FOMO (fear of missing out) amongst investors.

Santiment further highlighted that this FOMO can trigger high price volatility and increased buying pressure for Chainlink, Immutable X, and Pyth. Ultimately, this can lead to more price gains for the three crypto assets.

Chainlink Price Overview

The price performance of Chainlink in the past week has been the most impressive of the three altcoins highlighted by Santiment. According to data from CoinGecko, LINK’s value has jumped by more than 24% in the past week.

In a week dominated by Bitcoin’s resurgence to above $43,000, Chainlink managed to become one of the biggest gainers in the last seven days. The cryptocurrency’s price registered a positive run to almost as high as $19.

As of this writing, the Chainlink token is valued at $17.69, reflecting a 1.2% price decline in the last 24 hours. The altcoin appears to be witnessing some amount of downward pressure as it is struggling to hold above the $18 level.

Nevertheless, Chainlink continues to lay a strong claim to a spot amongst the top 10 largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. With a market cap of over $10 billion, LINK ranks as the 13th-largest asset in the cryptocurrency sector.

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These Crypto Asset Classes Could Be Future Market Drivers: Santiment

According to analytics firm Santiment, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Real-World Assets (RWA) could be future drivers for the crypto market.

AI And RWA Crypto Tokens Have Seen High Interest Recently

As explained by Santiment in a new post on X, topics like AI and RWA have recently seen a surge in interest. The indicator of relevance here is the “Social Volume,” which keeps track of the amount of discussion related to any given topic or term occurring on social media platforms.

This metric makes this measurement by counting the number of unique posts/threads/messages that mention at least one topic in question. The indicator measures the number of posts rather than the number of mentions themselves because the latter can provide a skewed picture.

Consider a situation where many mentions are occurring on these platforms but are limited to only a few posts. Discussion around the topic is happening for sure. Still, the fact that only some users are engaging in it could imply that the average user may not have any interest in the topic.

A large number of posts being made around the topic, on the other hand, would imply discussion is happening across social media, and hence, there has to be some interest outside niche circles.

Now, here is a chart that shows the trend in the social volume of AI and RWA over the last few months:

AI And RWA Crypto

As displayed in the above graph, the Social Volume for these two topics has been at notable levels recently, implying that the crowd has been paying attention to them. Based on this increased interest, Santiment believes these topics are “projecting to be future crypto market drivers.”

“In the ever-changing climate of trader interests over the years, such as DeFi, NFT‘s, memecoins, or staking, these more recent topics have been a major focus, and many related tokens have taken turns benefiting from market decouplings,” notes the analytics firm.

Santiment has also listed some cryptos that connect with these topics. For the AI side, there is The Graph (GRT), Fetch.ai (FET), SingularityNET (AGIX), Ocean Protocol (OCEAN), and Bittensor (TAO).

Meanwhile, for RWA, the analytics firm has pointed out cryptos like Avalanche (AVAX), Chainlink (LINK), Internet Computer (ICP), and Maker (MKR). Given the high interest backing both these topics, it’s possible these assets could be ones to keep an eye on in the future.

Avalanche Price

Avalanche has observed a strong surge during the past week as the asset’s price has shot up almost 30%. Following this surge, the crypto has cleared the $35 level.

The chart below shows how AVAX has performed recently.

Avalanche Crypto Price Chart

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Bitcoin Rally Still Has Some Legs Left, Santiment Explains Why

The analytics firm Santiment has explained that the current Bitcoin rally could still have some legs left, based on this on-chain trend.

Bitcoin & Ethereum Leave Exchanges, While Tether Sees Deposits

In a new post on X, Santiment has discussed the recent trends in the Supply on Exchanges for the three largest assets in the cryptocurrency sector: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Tether (USDT).

The “Supply on Exchanges” here refers to a metric that keeps track of the percentage of the total circulating supply of any given coin that’s currently sitting in the custody of the centralized exchanges.

When the value of this metric goes up, it means that the investors are depositing their coins to these platforms currently. On the other hand, a decline implies net withdrawals are occurring on the exchanges right now.

What these trends suggest for the given asset and the sector as a whole depends on the type of cryptocurrency it is in question. In the case of volatile coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum, net deposits can be a sign that investors are looking to sell these assets, which can naturally have a negative impact on their prices.

Since the altcoins generally only see a rotation of capital through these largest cryptocurrencies, a bearish trend for them can have a domino effect on their prices as well.

Withdrawals for these volatile coins, on the contrary, can be bullish for the market, as they imply the investors are perhaps looking to hold onto their tokens for extended periods.

Now, here is a chart that shows the trend in the Supply on Exchanges for Bitcoin and Ethereum over the past year:

Bitcoin, Ethereum, & Tether

As displayed in the above graph, the Bitcoin and Ethereum Supply on Exchanges have continued their downtrend following the spot ETF approvals for BTC a few weeks back.

In the same chart, Santiment has also attached the data of the indicator for Tether. It would appear that while BTC and ETH have seen supply move off exchanges, USDT has observed net deposits.

The largest stablecoin in the sector has witnessed around 4% of its entire supply shifting to these platforms over the last five weeks, which has taken the indicator’s value to the highest point in almost ten months.

Investors use stablecoins whenever they want to escape the volatility associated with assets like BTC and ETH. Such holders who seek safe haven in these fiat-tied tokens instead of fiat itself, though, usually plan to return back to the volatile side of the cryptocurrency sector eventually.

Deposits of stablecoins can, therefore, be a sign that these investors want to buy back into Bitcoin and others. As such, the sector could see a bullish effect from this dry powder being deployed by the stablecoin holders.

“The increase in buying power implies that the mid-term 3+ month #bullcycle (starting back in October) could still have some legs, particularly with just 79 days until the #Bitcoin halving, estimated to occur on April 18th,” notes the analytics firm.

BTC Price

Bitcoin has made some notable recovery over the last few days as its price has now broken back above the $43,300 mark.

Bitcoin Price Chart

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Ethereum’s Tipping Point: Analyst Warns Of Steep Drop To $2,000

Since Ethereum (ETH) peaked at $2,717 in the last two weeks, the asset has experienced a gradual decline, culminating in its arrival at a key demand zone, which could be instrumental in determining its imminent price trajectory, according to a prominent crypto analyst.

Critical Support Zone Flags Continuous Bearish Move

Renowned crypto analyst Ali has pinpointed a critical demand zone for ETH, ranging between $2,388 and $2,460. The resilience of this support level could pave the way for an upward trajectory, offering Ethereum a much-needed respite from bearish pressures.

However, should Ethereum falter, a bearish slide to the next major support level of around $2,000 may be imminent. Such a decline would represent a significant drop of nearly 20% from its current price around the $2,300 mark, posing a stern test for Ethereum’s market upward stability.

Over the past 24 hours, Ethereum has witnessed a noticeable 4.3% decrease in value, breaching Ali’s critical demand zone. Currently, ETH trades at $2,368, signaling a possibility of a further plunge from here.

Ethereum price chart on TradingView

This price dip is mirrored in Ethereum’s trading volume, which has seen a significant decrease from $19 billion last Monday to just over $10 billion today, indicating lesser trading activity and a shift in investor sentiment.

Ethereum’s Market Dynamics: Whales Buying Dip and Rising Dominance

The current market dip has not gone unnoticed by savvy investors. According to Lookonchain, a crypto analytics platform, a prominent Ethereum whale has capitalized on the opportunity, acquiring 3,600 ETH valued at around $8.9 million.

This strategic move is part of a larger pattern observed in the whale’s trading history, marked by buying low and selling high. This tactic has reportedly amassed profits estimated at $25.8 million.

Amid this bearishness, Ethereum has shown resilience in terms of market dominance. A recent report by analytics firm Santiment reveals that Ethereum’s market share, relative to the total crypto market capitalization, has surged by roughly 22.4% in just one week.

This growth is complemented by a significant increase in active Ethereum addresses, with an average of 89,400 new addresses joining the network daily, reaching a peak of 96,300 new addresses in a single day.

These figures suggest a growing interest and engagement in the Ethereum ecosystem despite the current market conditions.

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Bitcoin Whale Addresses Hit 15-Month High – A Sign Of Growing Accumulation?

The story has not been much different for the price of Bitcoin this week, as the premier cryptocurrency has struggled to capitalize on its recent advancements. According to data from CoinGecko, BTC is down by more than 3% in the past week, putting doubts over the continuation of the bull run.

However, the latest on-chain revelation has offered some relief, suggesting that the value of Bitcoin might be up for substantial recovery over the next few weeks. 

Can Whale Accumulation Trigger Continuation Of Bull Cycle?

Popular crypto analyst Ali Martinez revealed – via a post on the X platform – that the number of Bitcoin whales has witnessed a significant increase over the past few days. This is based on the “Number of Entities With At Least 1,000 BTC Balance” metric from the on-chain analytics firm Glassnode.

According to the latest Glassnode data, the number of addresses holding at least 1,000 BTC surpassed 1,510 on Thursday, January 18. This figure represents the metric’s highest level in over 15 months (since August 2022). 

Bitcoin

Large holders, commonly known as “whales,” are considered relevant entities in the cryptocurrency market due to their ability to influence prices and market sentiment. Hence, a notable uptick in the number of whales often suggests growing confidence in a cryptocurrency – in this case, Bitcoin.

Furthermore, this surge in whale addresses signals potential accumulation amongst large investors and institutions. Acquisition of large Bitcoin amounts is a positive sign for the market leader, especially in terms of price performance.

A recent Santiment report adds strength to this argument, saying that increased whale accumulation of Bitcoin would be a “key” factor to help trigger another bull run for the flagship cryptocurrency and the entire sector. 

The blockchain analytics firm also highlighted the accumulation of the Tether and USDC stablecoins as a vital signal for the cryptocurrency market’s return to its recent high.

Bitcoin Price Overview

As of this writing, the price of Bitcoin stands at $41,593, reflecting a 1.1% increase in the past 24 hours. This doesn’t fully tell the story of the coin’s performance in the past day, though, as it briefly fell below $41,000.

According to data from CoinGecko, BTC is down by more than 5% in the last 14 days. The cryptocurrency has reversed all its gains and more from the recent launch of spot exchange-traded funds in the United States.

Nevertheless, Bitcoin maintains its spot as the largest cryptocurrency in the sector, with a market cap of over $814 billion.

Bitcoin

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Bitcoin Social Dominance Soars As Spot ETF Approval Nears: Santiment

The crypto community is buzzing about the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). This anticipation has permeated market discussions and significantly influenced social media metrics around Bitcoin.

According to Santiment, a leading on-chain analytics platform, there has been a notable increase in Bitcoin’s social dominance in recent times, particularly in short-term periods.

Bitcoin Social Dominance Surge And Market Response

Santiment’s data reveals a spike in Bitcoin ETF-related conversations since mid-October, marking the highest level of social interest since the bullish rally. The top eight trending topics in these discussions include ETF, BTC, week, approval, BTC ETF, Monday, spot, and Gary, signifying the community’s focus on the potential ETF approval.

This trend is not just a reflection of growing investor interest but also points to the impact of social sentiment on market dynamics. As conversations around Bitcoin ETFs dominate social platforms, they highlight the significant role of community expectations and speculative discussions in shaping market trends.

Amid this heightened social chatter, Bitcoin’s market performance has mirrored the optimistic sentiment. Yesterday, the flagship crypto surged past the $47,000 mark, a notable achievement since April 2022.

Although there has been a slight retracement, with Bitcoin currently trading around $46,721, the asset maintains a 3.8% increase over the past day.

Bitcoin (BTC) price is moving sideways on the 4-hour chart. Source: BTC/USDT on TradingView.com

ETF Approval Anticipation: Analysts Offer Perspectives On SEC’s Swift Response

Notably, Bitcoin’s rally underscores the market’s responsiveness to the spot ETF buzz and the potential impact of the anticipated approval. So far, experts in the field have been closely monitoring these developments, offering their insights into the unfolding scenario.

One significant observation comes from James Seyffart, an ETF sector analyst, who offers an alternative view to the speculation of an approval delay by the US SEC.

Seyffart acknowledges the SEC’s recent comments on the S-1 filings of aspiring issuers, particularly regarding fee structures. However, he interprets these developments not as signs of postponement but as indications of the SEC’s readiness to progress.

The promptness in the SEC’s feedback, Seyffart notes, is unusual for the agency and suggests an eagerness to advance the approval process. Echoing Seyffart’s opinion, ETF specialist Scott Johnsson remarked on the unusual swiftness of the SEC’s recent feedback.

Johnsson remembered how past ETF approvals, such as the futures-based ones in 2022, did not require fully completed S-1 forms for 19b-4 approval. Johnsson suggests that the current swift response from the US SEC likely indicates a deliberate effort to accelerate the approval and introduction of spot Bitcoin ETFs.

This perspective offers a ray of hope to the crypto community, eagerly awaiting a favorable decision that could significantly impact the market and solidify Bitcoin’s position in the broader financial landscape.

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