The price of Bitcoin failed to break through the $43,500 resistance zone and fell below the $42,000 mark before changing course. The world’s most valuable cryptocurrency is now exhibiting bearish characteristics and remains vulnerable to a move towards $40,500, multiple charts show. Bitcoin dipped below the $42K level for the first time since March 22, returning to the range in which it has traded this year, owing to increased anxieties about mounting interest rates. Suggested Reading | Bitcoin And Ether Up As BTC Whales Get Busy Acquiring New Supply From Sellers Bitcoin Backpedals For 6th Straight Day The most popular cryptocurrency plummeted to $41,818 on Monday morning in Asia, backpedaling for the sixth day in a row. Since late March, when it peaked just above $48K, BTC – and other tokens – have been dragged lower by concerns about restrictive monetary policy. The cryptocurrency market was trading sideways Monday. Bitcoin and Ethereum were both down in the early hours, while altcoins experienced a strong decline. Global unrest intensifying as a result of Russia’s invasion on Ukraine, combined with economic uncertainty, is pushing markets into a tailspin. Other major risks for the digital sector include rising prices and interest rate hikes. Ascent Wanes After Miami Conference The excitement generated by last week’s Bitcoin 2022 conference in Miami was insufficient to halt the trend. Antoni Trenchev, ...
Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade Goes Live
