Bitcoin (BTC) encountered resistance below the $42,000 mark, marking the first time since December 3, 2023, as it saw a modest 0.13% rise on Saturday. Notably, attention shifted to BTC-spot ETF-related activities, with Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust (FBTC) outperforming iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) for the second consecutive day in terms of net BTC inflows.
Despite a significant outflow of -$590 million from Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), the Nine (a group of BTC spot ETFs) saw substantial inflows, with FBTC leading with $222.3 million and IBIT closely following with $201.5 million. Bloomberg Intelligence ETF analyst Eric Balchunas highlighted the positive trend, emphasizing FBTC’s top trading volumes on the sixth day of trading.
Balchunas delved into the dynamics of GBTC outflows, suggesting that only a small portion might be directed towards the Nine at present, with a considerable amount going to FTX and traders involved in arbitrage activities. The proportionality of flows aligned well with the size of the firms, indicating diverse factors influencing the movements.
The Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index climbed from 52 to 56 on Sunday, reentering the Greed zone, reflecting an improvement in investor sentiment. Factors contributing to this shift include positive Friday sessions for US equity markets and ongoing developments in BTC-spot ETF-related news. However, concerns persist regarding SEC actions, particularly the outcomes of cases involving Coinbase and Ripple, which could significantly impact the US crypto market.
Additionally, investors reacted to the SEC’s decision to delay the ruling on Fidelity’s application for an ETH-spot ETF, leading to a 0.79% drop in Ethereum (ETH) prices on Saturday. The total crypto market cap saw a marginal increase to $1,597 billion.
Technical Analysis:
Bitcoin (BTC):
- BTC remained below the 50-day EMA but stayed above the 200-day EMA, signaling bearish short-term and bullish long-term prospects.
- A break above the 50-day EMA would provide bullish momentum, targeting the $42,968 resistance level.
- Investors should consider BTC-spot ETF developments, SEC activities, and lawmaker scrutiny.
- A drop below Friday’s low of $40,290 could lead to a test of the $39,861 support level.
- The 14-Daily RSI at 43.49 suggests a potential drop to the $39,861 support before entering oversold territory.
Ethereum (ETH):
- ETH maintained a bullish stance above the 50-day and 200-day EMAs.
- A breakout above $2,500 could pave the way for a move towards the $2,650 resistance level.
- Monitoring ETH-spot ETF-related news is crucial for investors.
- A fall below the $2,457 support level might invite bearish pressure towards the 50-day EMA.
- The 14-period Daily RSI at 54.50 indicates a potential return to the $2,650 resistance level before entering overbought territory.
In summary, BTC faces resistance at $42,000 amid ETF developments and ongoing market dynamics, while ETH maintains a bullish position with a focus on critical support and resistance levels.
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