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            Blog / Reports / State Of The Crypto Market

            State Of The Crypto Market

            “VIP Exclusive: Dive into News, Macro Insights, and Crypto Analysis!”

            8 Mar 2024 | 5 min read

            Table of Contents

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            • Macro Overview
            • Crypto Markets Overview
            • Top Tokens Update
            • “Big Picture: Upcoming Weeks’ Key Economic Events”
            • Bitcoin Technical Analysis
            • Ethereum Technical Analysis

            Macro Overview

            • FED Chairman Powell Testifies on Economic Priorities: During his testimony, FED Chairman Powell emphasized the central bank’s focus on maximizing employment and stabilizing prices. Despite inflation remaining above target, it has decreased without causing an increase in unemployment. Economic activities have expanded, but inflation persists. The FOMC maintains a restrictive monetary policy but is open to easing it in the future based on economic conditions.
            • US Job Openings Remain Slightly Above Forecasts: US job openings for the month came out at 8.86 million, slightly higher than the forecasted 8 million. This outcome is considered neutral for the crypto market.
            • US Unemployment Claims in Line with Expectations: Weekly US unemployment claims remained at 217k, aligning with both forecasted and previous figures. This result is also neutral for the crypto space as it meets expectations.

            Crypto Markets Overview

            • Market Movement: This week, the crypto market experienced a 10.95% uptick, bringing the total market capitalization to $2.45 trillion. Notably, BTC saw a rise of 8.68% and ETH saw a rise of 15.49%. Bitcoin’s dominance stands at 53.27%, while Ethereum’s holds at 18.96%.
            • BRICS Introduces Blockchain Payment System to Challenge US Dollar: BRICS nations unveil plans to launch a blockchain-based payment system targeting all segments of society, including everyday users. This system is an advancement of the Contingent Reserve Arrangement, aiming to rival the dominance of the US dollar.
            • Memecoins Experience 3,000% Surge in Weekly Volume: Pepe, Floki, Bonk, and other memecoins witness a staggering surge in trading volume, surpassing 3,000% in just one week. These trending memecoins have seen their prices spike by over 500%, with many reaching new all-time highs. Social activity surrounding these memecoins has also seen a significant increase, reflecting heightened public interest.

            Top Tokens Update

            • Ethereum Burns Over 1.5 Million ETH Ahead of Dencun Upgrade: As Ethereum’s Dencun upgrade nears, significant developments unfold, including a surge in ETH price to new two-year highs and over 1.5 million ETH burned. The deflationary trend indicates that more ETH has been burned than issued, highlighting the network’s shrinking supply despite new issuance.
            • Charles Hoskinson Reaffirms Commitment to Cardano: Charles Hoskinson, CEO of IOHK and the driving force behind Cardano, dispels rumors of his departure from the blockchain platform. Addressing speculation on Twitter, Hoskinson reaffirms his dedication to Cardano, emphasizing the ongoing efforts of the IOG team in advancing the project.
            • Uniswap Founder Foresees Dapps Handling Gas Fees for Users: Hayden Adams, founder of Uniswap, predicts a future where decentralized applications (Dapps) will manage network fees on behalf of users. This shift would resemble centralized applications where server costs are background expenses, reflecting a user-friendly evolution in the crypto space.
            • Over $115 Billion of Ether Staked on Ethereum’s Beacon Chain: More than 31.5 million ETH is staked on Ethereum’s Beacon Chain, amounting to over $115 billion in value. This represents nearly 26% of ETH’s total supply, underscoring Ethereum’s economic security. With ETH’s recent price surge, the total staked assets exceed $115 billion, a positive indicator for ETH’s market outlook.

            “Big Picture: Upcoming Weeks’ Key Economic Events”

            DATE TIME EVENT USUAL EFFECT
            Mar 12 6:00 PM US CPI (Monthly and yearly) Actual’ less than ‘Forecast’ is good for crypto
            Mar 14 6:00 PM US PPI m/m Actual’ less than ‘Forecast’ is good for crypto

            Note: “Events in red font signify severe impact, while those in yellow indicate moderate.”

            Bitcoin Technical Analysis

            Summary:

            • The current sentiment around BTC is neutral.
            • This week, BTC reached an all-time high, surpassing $69,000 in futures trading, albeit experiencing a rapid drop to $59,000 before rebounding. Currently, it’s holding above $67,000, supported by the 50EMA on the 4H chart, signaling stability. Additionally, decreasing funding rates are seen as positive indicators for BTC.
            • Key support levels to consider are around $65,550 & $64,000 (50 EMA 4H). On the upside, resistance levels is at $69,000.
            • It is advisable to evaluate potential entry points around the mentioned support levels for long entries and at resistance levels for short entries. Additionally, setting limits to manage potential losses is prudent.
            • For profit-taking, strategically selling near the outlined resistance levels/support levels is a recommended approach. Always exercise caution and implement sound risk management practices in trading endeavors.

            Ethereum Technical Analysis

            Summary:
            • The current sentiment around ETH appears bullish .
            • This week, ETH outperformed BTC due to several factors: the delay of the ETH ETF and increasing ETH staking. Historical data indicates that ETH has typically delivered positive returns in Q2 over the past 7 out of 8 years, suggesting it may continue to outperform BTC in the coming weeks and months. Additionally, the final deadline for the ETH spot ETF is in May. From a technical perspective, ETH needs to clear the $3900 level to potentially move higher.
            • Significant support levels include $3775(20 EMA 4H) , $3520 (S/R Flip) , and $3250, while resistance levels to watch are at $3966, $4130 and $4770.
            • These levels play a crucial role in determining potential price movements. It is advisable to evaluate potential entry points around the mentioned support levels for long entries and at resistance levels for short entries. Additionally, setting limits to manage potential losses is prudent.

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