$50's Hold for LitecoinLitecoin found support at the base of the $50 handle as anticipated. We saw good support from $50.64, and a subsequent rally just above the next neighboring level at $51.92. We are seeing some resistance at the moment confirmed by red triangles on the KRI, and momentum seems to have slumped for now. We expect current levels to hold at least until the FOMC tomorrow.
Blockchain
Ethereum PivotsEthereum found support after breaking through our level at $1341, briefly. We anticipated further support at $1235, but found it just above that level. Subsequently, we rallied back but fell short of the next level at $1424. The Kovach OBV has inched up a bit, but nothing to indicate we are seeing some serious mometum come through, which is not likely, at least before the FOMC tomorrow. If we do see momentum return then $1547 is a good target.
Bitcoin Finds SupportBitcoin caught a nice pivot from lows around $18.6K. This has proved to be a consistent lower bound with $17.6K an absolute floor if a selling wick were to come through. We should have resistance from current levels at or near $20K. If we are able to break through $20.7K then $22.4K is the next target, but we don't anticipate much momentum before the FOMC tomorrow.
September 20 BTCUSD BingX Chart Analysis and Today's HeadlineBingX’s Bitcoin Chart
According to CoinShare, digital asset investment products saw inflows totalling US$7m last week, another low activity week. Bitcoin price is almost flat over the last 24 hours. The largest cryptocurrency has been trading between $18,225 – $19,689.00, indicating the Federal Reserve's upcoming rate hike has put pressure on Bitcoin. In the near future, cryptocurrency markets are likely to remain volatile because of the uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s rate hike on Sept. 20 and 21. As of now, the CME FedWatch Tool suggests that the majority favors a 75 basis point rate hike. If this happens, Bitcoin price could rise above $20,000.
Today’s Cryptocurrency Headline
Coin98 Labs Launches Decentralized Stablecoin CUSD
Coin98 Labs has announced the launch of its ecosystem’s decentralized stablecoin, Coin98 Dollar (CUSD), fully collateralized by reserve assets. In order to convert to 1 CUSD, a total of $1 worth of the collateralized assets must be sent into the CUSD Reserve smart contract. According to Coin98 Labs, the stablecoin aims to become a cross-chain unit of account that fulfills the demand for cross-chain liquidity in DeFi, unleashing the power of the Coin98 ecosystem and supporting networks such as BNB Chain, Solana, and Ethereum. In the future, CUSD will be deployed on as many chains as possible.
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Shorting BTC - Sell stop via futures.BTC is showing opportunities to execute risk-adjusted short positions through futures or DMA CFDs (avoid STP brokers). No matter if BTC bounces to the upside, we could also benefit from such situation, and we can place pending orders in order to take advantage of the most likely scenario on a quantitative and qualitative level: a mid-term downtrend.
Operation:
R/R ratio: 1/2.42 (risky)
Risk mgmt: 0.65% of our portfolio risked.
Wealth mgmt: We will average probably at 15 000 with the same R/R ratio.
Timeline: 2-4 months.
Exchange: OKX.
Financial engineering: futures.
Sell stop 1: 16 950.
Stop loss 1: 19 800.
Take profit 1: 10 050.
Sell stop, stop loss, and take profit 2: We will check it in the future.
Ethereum Dumps as the FOMC Meeting NearsEthereum tumbled over the weekend giving up several key levels of support. We have fallen quite far from recent highs just below $1800. We saw support at $1547, then $1424 for a bit. But antoher wave of selling took us further down to $1341, and we have just broken lower. We should see support at $1235. This was the upper bound of the ranging during the period where crypto was desperately trying to seek value at lows. The Kovach OBV is still bearish, suggesting we are not likely to see any bull momentum return any time soon.
Bitcoin Slammed as Investors Prepare for the Fed Rate HikeBitcoin got slammed as investors brace for another rate hike this week. All risk-on assets are selling off with Dow futures falling 200 points, and the S&P 500 testing relative lows. Bitcoin gave up the $20K's, finding support at $19.5K for a bit. Last night support gave and we tumbled further to support at $18.6K. We are currently seeing support here confirmed by a green triangle on the KRI, but it's also looking quite weak. Additionally, there is a lack of a pivot, suggesing that investors are still not enticed to buy back at these levels. If the selloff continues, then $17.6K is the next target. If we are able to pivot we will likely see strong resistance at $19.5K or $20K.
Bitcoin (BTC/USD) Daily Chart Analysis For September 16, 2022Technical Analysis and Outlook:
Bitcoin prices completed a rebound to our Mean Res $21,600 and some more as specified on ''Daily Chart Analysis For September 9''. Currently, the crypto is in the process of revisiting our Key Sup $18,900 and completed Outer Coin Dip $18,665 with the possibility of extending to the prevailing move to #2 Outer Coin Dip. There is a slight chance for a breakout to our Mean Res $22,450.
Perfect possible Double Top into the Cosmo?ATOM/USD
Bearish Case
- Double Top can be seen (white line)
- 1hr and 8hr RSI shows a exaggerated bearish divergence
- BTC is retracing, eventually ATOM will follow to in this bear market
Target Zone
- $13.41 (neck line of the bottom of double top)
- $12.81 (0.618 fib retrace)
- $11.60 (0.5 fib retrace & start of double top)
Bullish Case
- May break higher 8hr Histogram showing reversal
Thoughts?
Possible Double Top for LUNALUNA/USD
Bearish Case
- Double Top formed and retested at $6.42 (0.236 fib retrace)
- Exaggerated Bearish Divergence on the 1hr
- Testing to break down of the ascending support line
- MACD on the 4hr looks to be turning bearish
Target Zone
- $4.888 (0.5 fib retrace)
- $4.202 (0.618 fib retrace)
- $1.99 (full retrace) given it is a double top
Bullish Case
- Stays within the supporting trend line and breaks the ascending triangle
Thoughts?
Shorting BTC againIn our last Bitcoin analysis with our TTW (trend-time-weight) system, we clearly positioned our portfolios for a very likely steady decline in the value of BTC with a target of $20K.
Now that we are here, BTC is in a stage 4 (bearish), entering the 210 MA average on the weekly chart (the reference for a bearish market in the mid and long run). Under no circumstances should we find buying opportunities right now if an active trading approach is implemented, only if a passive approach is sought.
Since early summer, BTC has been at a support which, if breached to the downside, the token could reach $11K-$9K levels. The RSI on the weekly chart is clearly bearish, at minus 34, and the MACD is clearly showing a downtrend that we could take advantage of with a quantitative trend-following strategy.
The probability of a trend reversal is actually very small in percentage terms, because the trend should first go through a stage 1, and then stage 2, but now it is still in stage 4, and it is quite a long way off (6-12 months, at least).
In terms of all our chartist, space-temporal, fundamental, economic and manipulative analysis, the most likely scenario is a downtrend to around $11,000 in the next few months.
Of course, we never know the future, and we are also prepared for a bullish pullback even if it is a very unlikely scenario, but professionally I would not see BTC as an interesting buy until the token reaches a value of around $30 000.
Strategy:
- Sell Stop: 16.500.
- 1st Stop Loss (0.25% of our portfolio value): 20.100.
- 2nd Stop Loss (0.5% of the value of our portfolio): 22.000
- 1st Take Profit (50% out): 11.000
- 2nd Take Profit (50% out): 9.000
- Margin requirements, swaps, spreads, execution model..: Depending on the derivatives exchange you use.
Will Litecoin Find Support?Litecoin gave up the $60's, extending as high as $66.94, before crashing back down to support again in the $50's. We broke through several key levels after global markets sold off following red hot US inflation data, which impacted nearly every market including crypto. Litecoin is currently finding support at $55.84, but appears to be hanging on by a thread. If this level gives, then we will have support again in the lower $50 handle at $51.92 namely.
'The Merge' Hangover Slams EthereumEthereum has dumped, despite the fact that the long awaited 'merge' finally happened yesterday. We have been warning you not to get too excited over this and that it would probably end up in a pump and dump. As predicted, we got slammed back to the $1400's from just below $1800. The selloff coincided nicely with a tanking stock market, in addition to gold, and bonds. We appear to be seeing strong support at $1424, confirmed by green triangles on the KRI. Our next level of support below is $1341.
Bitcoin Gives Up the $20K'sBitcoin has shown sustained weakeness, edging down, giving up the $20K's. We are finding support at the next level below at $19.5K. Several green triangles on the KRI are suggesting support here. If $19.5K does not hold then we will likely see further support at $18.6K, a longstanding level that has held strong through the toughest of markets. If we are somehow able to rally, we must first solidify $20K before establishing higher levels.
Can Litecoin Hold $60?Litecoin is holding its range after testing and rejecting higher levels in the $60's after US inflation data came in unexpectedly hot. We are currently wavering about the $60 mark, with some volatility above and below. We do not seem to even have the strength to test $61.75 the next level above, let alone make a run for $64.37 again. If we fall further then $55.84 is sure to provide support.
How Will 'The Merge' Impact Ethereum?As predicted yesterday, Ethereum saw great support at $1547, confirmed by multiple green triangles on the KRI. We are currently ranging, bouncing back and forth between this level and $1653. Recall that $1653 is the first of a series of resistance levels which extend through the $1700's. These are sure to provide resistance unless serious momentum comes through. We are seeing the anticipated lack of enthusiasm over 'the merge' which happened about 4 hours ago at the time of this writing.
Bitcoin Holds $20KBitcoin has edged lower, but is finding good support around $20K. We gave up $20.7K entirely, but are holding just above $19.5K. A wick tested this level and it held strong. Green triangles on the KRI further confirm the support here. If we are able to pivot, then $20.7K is almost sure to provide prohibitive resistance. If current levels break, then we will likely see support at $18.6K.