Bitcoin plummets as bears prevail

Bitcoin price recently reached a new all-time high of $73,800. Bitcoin’s bullish run has renewed interest in crypto markets, boosting other cryptocurrencies as well. Bitcoin has encountered significant selling pressure as well, however, causing increased volatility as bulls wrestle with bears. 

Bitcoin price started above the $71,000 level on Monday but plummeted to $68,000 later in the day as a bearish trend prevailed. BTC pared some of the day’s losses soon after, as bulls fought back, trying to regain the key $70,000 level. If BTC price declines, support can be found near $66,200, while resistance may be encountered at $73,800. 

Ethereum price dropped below the $3,500 level on Monday. If Ethereum's price declines, it may encounter support near $3,200, while if it increases, resistance may be encountered near $3,800.

Bitcoin is gaining strength as the Bitcoin halving event is approaching. Every halving event cuts the rate at which new bitcoins are released into circulation in half, increasing the scarcity value of Bitcoin. The halving is scheduled approximately every four years, and the next Bitcoin halving event is expected on April 17th raising the value of the cryptocurrency.

The approval of Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has caused cryptocurrency prices to surge over the past few months. The SEC has approved 11 applications boosting Bitcoin price. Spot Bitcoin ETF demand has been on the rise, boosting the cryptocurrency as well.

Cryptocurrency prices are affected by central banks’ interest rates. High interest rates are putting pressure on risk assets, while the promise of rate cuts boosts crypto markets. The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at its latest policy meeting in March, within a target range of 5.25% to 5.50%. The Fed’s forward guidance was overall dovish, indicating that the Fed intends to proceed with cutting interest rates this year as planned, despite persistent inflationary pressures.

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Written by:
Myrsini Giannouli

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