Top 3 Price Prediction: Even with $50,000 in sight, BTC tempts investors to short against bullish bi

Bitcoin price could rise 5% to the $50,000 milestone if investors keep their profit appetite in check.
Ethereum price could provide a buying opportunity before a 10% climb to retake the $2,717 range high.
Ripple price could fall 8% to $0.4734 support floor amid a pending sell signal on the XRP/USDT daily chart.
Bitcoin (BTC) price’s upside potential is under threat as investor appetite for profit-taking continues to grow. Ethereum (ETH) price is also teasing a correction, while Ripple (XRP) price remains mired in quicksand.

Week Ahead: Bitcoin inches closer to $50,000, altcoins likely to explode

Bitcoin price $50,000 target under threat
Bitcoin (BTC) price is eyeing the $50,000 psychological level. However, this 5% target to the north is under threat as BTC is already overbought, based on the Relative Strength Index (RSI) hovering above the 70 level.
Nevertheless, optimism abounds with technical indicators leaning in favor of the upside. The region between $40,643 and the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) at $43,351 provides a strong support base with multiple buyer congestion levels therein.

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is also moving above its signal line as its histogram bars flashing green. This hints at a possible bullish cycle.
Conversely, if profit booking takes precedence, Bitcoin price could drop, falling back into the supply zone between $44,300 and $46,760. A break and close below the midline of this order block would set the tone for an extension south.

Also Read: Overbought studies suggest that limited correction would precede fresh push higher

Ethereum price eyes 10% gains
Ethereum (ETH) price could rally 10% to retake the $2,717 range high since bulls maintain a strong presence in the market. This is seen with the MACD above its signal line and its histogram bars in positive territory.

However, the Proof-of-Stake (PoS) token is likely to provide a buying opportunity before the next leg up. This can be seen with the RSI bending south, a sign of falling momentum. Notably, the bullish outlook would only be threatened if Ethereum price falls out of the ascending parallel channel, confirmed by a close below $2,388.
On the flip side, if selling pressure increases, Ethereum price could extend the fall to test the 50-day SMA at $2,368. If this level fails to hold, ETH could roll over, slipping below the ascending trendline to test the $2,280 support level, or worse, the 100-day SMA at $2,247.

Also Read: Ethereum price tops $2,400 as 25% of ETH supply is staked and ETF applicants amend filings

Ripple price still in quicksand
Ripple (XRP) continues to slump and could break below the midline of the channel in the eyes of a pending sell signal. This will be executed once the RSI crosses below its signal line (yellow band). If the bears have their way, XRP price could revisit the $0.4734 support floor.
On the flipside, if buying pressure increases, Ripple price could push north, potentially escaping the bearish chart pattern by breaching the 100-day SMA at $0.5944. A break and close above $0.6421 would confirm the continuation of the uptrend.

Also Read: XRP price dips marginally amid progress in SEC v. Ripple lawsuit's discovery phase

Ethereum price tops $2,400 as 25% of ETH supply is staked and ETF applicants amend filings

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Ethereum price tops $2,400 as 25% of ETH supply is staked and ETF applicants amend filings
CRYPTOS | 02/08/2024 11:55:46 GMT
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Ethereum price hit a local peak of $2,444 on Thursday as ETF applicants’ Ark Invest and 21Shares amend Spot ETH filing.
25% of Ethereum supply is staked, reducing ETH tokens in circulation and the selling pressure on the altcoin.
ETH price rally to 2024 peak above $2,700 is likely in its uptrend.
Ethereum price rallied on Thursday as two major events catalyzed ETH gains. Ethereum’s Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) applicants, Ark and 21Shares amended their Spot ETH filings, sparking anticipation of an approval.

ETH price climbed to $2,444 on Thursday, as ETH continues to form higher highs and higher lows.

Also read: XRP Price faces threat of fall below $0.50 as XRPLedger AMM amendment is uncertain

Two catalysts drive gains in Ethereum price
Supply of Ethereum tokens staked hit the 25% mark on Thursday, according to Lido Finance’s recent tweet. This is a key milestone for Ethereum as the staked supply represents Ether that has been removed from circulation. This typically reduces the selling pressure on Ethereum.



The second catalyst is the amendment of Ethereum ETF filings by applicants’ Ark Invest and 21Shares. This has sparked anticipation of Ethereum ETF approval. Just as Spot Bitcoin ETF approval by the SEC ushered in a large volume of capital inflow from traders, Ethereum holders expect a similar occurrence post an ETH ETF approval.

Ethereum price could rally to 2024 high
Ethereum price is in an upward trend starting January 23. The altcoin formed higher highs and higher lows, as seen in the price chart below. The closest resistance is the 50% Fibonacci Retracement level of the decline between January 12 and 23, at $2,440.09.

If Ethereum price breaks past resistance at $2,440.09, the next target is the $2,500 level. The 2024 high of $2,715.29 represents nearly a 9% rally from $2,500.

Ethereum’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) is 58.07, sustaining above the neutral level. The Moving Average Convergence/ Divergence (MACD) indicator shows green bars, suggesting there is momentum that supports ETH price gains.

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ETH/USDT 1-day chart

A daily candlestick close below the support at $2,267 could invalidate the bullish thesis for Ethereum. ETH price could then find support at the January 23 low of $2,164.89.

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