Over the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency market has witnessed Bitcoin consolidating its position in the digital financial space.
Amid a broader cryptocurrency sell-off, Bitcoin offered yet another example of its infamous volatility, falling sharply toward the $40,000 region.
The leading cryptocurrency saw a Down 8% to $41,900 before reversing some of the losses to open Monday’s trading down 5% at $42,090.
Bitcoin Momentum may be losing steam
CoinGecko’s price updates show that Bitcoin has shown only minor variations during this period, indicating that it is in an equilibrium phase after the recent price spikes.
The subtle fluctuations in Bitcoin’s price indicate not only a break, but also an opportunity for market players to evaluate the situation as it stands now.
Well-known cryptocurrency trader Josh Olszewicz, who handles CarpeNoctom on
bearcase = 35.7k (daily Kijun)
SL on longs is probably conservative around 42.8k pic.twitter.com/NqyLsJS9Nq
— Josh Olszewicz (@CarpeNoctom) December 10, 2023
Based on his analysis of the daily Kijun line – a crucial technical signal in the world of cryptocurrency trading – Olszewicz maintains a gloomy outlook.
A crucial medium-term trend indication in cryptocurrency trading is the Kijun Line, which is a part of the Ichimoku Cloud indicator.
By averaging the highest high and lowest low over 26 periods, it helps traders determine the levels of support and resistance, as well as the overall direction of the trend.
Bitcoin slightly below the $42K level today. Chart: TradingView.com
Prices can suggest a bullish or bearish trend depending on whether they are above or below the Kijun line.
When Goichi Hosoda created the Ichimoku Cloud in the late 1930s, the Kijun Line was one of its key components.
Share this chart with your financial advisors (and the explanations below).
Based on your risk tolerance and investment objectives, the addition of #Bitcoineven small increments like 0.5%, 1.5%, 2.5% and 3% have the potential to change the dynamics of the traditional 60/40 ratio… pic.twitter.com/mfLFsmD4LK
— VanEck (@vaneck_us) December 10, 2023
Meanwhile, leading asset management firm VanEck has emphasized that Bitcoin’s (BTC) historical performance is no guarantee of future results.
Dark road ahead?
This warning is important as VanEck explores the potential effects of adding Bitcoin to conventional portfolios, which challenges the typical 60/40 investing approach.
Justin Bennett, another cryptocurrency trader and analyst, issues a warning that Bitcoin (BTC) could reverse its upward trajectory after another surge.
Share this chart with your financial advisors (and the explanations below).
Based on your risk tolerance and investment objectives, the addition of #Bitcoineven small increments like 0.5%, 1.5%, 2.5% and 3% have the potential to change the dynamics of the traditional 60/40 ratio… pic.twitter.com/mfLFsmD4LK
— VanEck (@vaneck_us) December 10, 2023
Bennett informs his 110,600
The analyst provides a chart showing how Bitcoin is currently trading within a significant ascending channel on the daily chart, with the pattern’s horizontal resistance at around $48,000.
Based on the trader’s chart, it appears that he believes that Bitcoin will fall below $38,000 after reaching its upside target.
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