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Bitcoin price today trades at $101,384.0 on 11 PM after hitting a daily high of $102,658.0 today after a 0.17% move on December 16.

Bitcoin Price Today: Why is BTC up?

Regardless of the recent crashes, Bitcoin price today is up 0.17%  and trades at $101,384.0. As mentioned in a previous CoinGape article, Bitcoin bounced off $99,690 support level, suggesting that the bulls are in control. Is this bounce, bullish or is it manipulation ahead of the weekend with low volume and liquidity?

Let’s find out.

*bitcoin price updated as of 11 PM.

Value of BTC trades at $101,384.0, bringing the year-to-date gain from 56% on October 20 to roughly 132% as of December 16. The YTD performance has slumped due to the recent BTC crash. Although many altcoins have shot up over triple digits, Bitcoin is catching up. Ethereum price’s YTD performance is lackluster, stands around 70%, and is well below BTC.

Although Bitcoin is the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, Bitcoin’s popularity is due to its first-mover advantage and its being a secure, decentralized network. In addition, many narratives, like digital gold, inflation hedges, and uncorrelated assets, have kept BTC at the forefront of the crypto market since its inception in 2009.

Bitcoin To End 2024 on Bullish Note

Industry veterans’ speculation of a bull run post-US elections was right, and Bitcoin is likely to end 2024 on a positive note. Many even expect this six-digit target for BTC to sustained without crashes in 2025. This bullishness can be attributed to the historical returns, whihc shows that Bitcoin has always performed massively in the fourth and first quarters .

Historical Bitcoin Price PerformanceHistorical Bitcoin Price Performance
Historical Bitcoin Price Performance

With that said, Bitcoin’s market capitalization, which stands at $2,007.2 billion, could finally hit the $2 trillion mark.

Bitcoin’s Market Capitalization

While Bitcoin’s market cap hovers around $2,007.2 billion, with Ethereum, the duo controls nearly 65% of the total cryptocurrency market capitalization. Despite the seven-month consolidation, Bitcoin’s $1.93 trillion market cap remains strong, anticipating it reaching $2 trillion before 2025.

BTC: A composition of 24-hour Trading Volume

Being the top crypto has its benefits; more people tend to flock toward the asset. Likewise, BTC’s 24-hour trading volume stands at $57.4 billion. Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, contributes a major portion of this volume. Binance’s share of BTC’s 24-hour trading volume comprises spot and perpetuals trading. While spot volume hovers around 11%, perpetual volume is 41%. Exchanges like OKX, Bitget, etc, follow Binance.

Notable Bitcoin Blockchain Upgrades

With a market cap of $1.93 trillion, it is necessary for the network to remain secure, decentralized, and scalable. This is possible by upgrading the Bitcoin network regularly.

Here are some notable upgrades the Bitcoin network has received or planned to receive since its inception in 2009.

Key Bitcoin Blockchain Upgrades Since 2009

Here are some key milestone upgrades to the Bitcoin network over the past decade.

2020-2024:

  • Taproot Upgrade (2021): Improved Bitcoin’s smart contract functionality, allowing for more complex transactions and enhanced privacy.Muir Glacier Upgrade (2020): Delayed the “ice age” that would have slowed down the network, ensuring the continued smooth operation of Bitcoin.

2017-2019:

  • Segregated Witness (SegWit) Upgrade (2017): Increased the block size limit, allowing for more transactions to be processed on the network, and improved the overall scalability of Bitcoin.
  • Schnorr/Tapscript Upgrade (proposed): Aims to further improve the efficiency and scalability of Bitcoin transactions, but has not yet been activated.
  • SegWit2x (canceled): A proposed upgrade that aimed to increase the block size limit, but was ultimately canceled due to lack of consensus.

2015-2016:

  • Bitcoin Core 0.12.0 Upgrade (2016): Introduced several improvements, including better wallet management and enhanced security features.
  • BIP66 Upgrade (2015): Standardized the way Bitcoin transactions are verified, improving the overall security and reliability of the network.

2013-2014:

  • Bitcoin Core 0.9.0 Upgrade (2014): Introduced a new wallet format and improved the overall performance of the Bitcoin client.
  • BIP0016 Upgrade (2013): Enabled the use of payment protocol, allowing for more efficient and secure transactions.

2010-2012:

  • Pay-to-Script-Hash (P2SH) Upgrade (2012): Introduced a new type of transaction that allows for more complex payment scenarios, improving the overall flexibility of the Bitcoin network.
  • Bitcoin Core 0.6.0 Upgrade (2011): Introduced several improvements, including better wallet management and enhanced security features.

2009-2010:

  • Bitcoin Core 0.3.0 Upgrade (2009): One of the earliest upgrades to the Bitcoin network, introducing several key features and improvements.

Bitcoin Price Forecast For Next Month

DatePriceChange
December 15, 2024102182.020.88%
December 16, 2024103927.982.6%
December 17, 2024105940.094.59%
December 18, 2024108003.706.62%
December 19, 2024109661.528.26%
December 20, 2024109754.148.35%
December 21, 2024109699.958.3%
December 22, 2024109989.798.58%
December 23, 2024110282.508.87%
December 24, 2024110206.588.8%
December 25, 2024109981.278.58%
December 26, 2024110425.479.01%
December 27, 2024112182.2810.75%
December 28, 2024114421.6912.96%
December 29, 2024115361.6513.89%
December 30, 2024115350.0713.88%
December 31, 2024115034.7313.57%
January 01, 2025114905.7713.44%
January 02, 2025115238.4413.77%
January 03, 2025116027.0114.54%
January 04, 2025116480.9314.99%
January 05, 2025116474.2614.99%
January 06, 2025116207.9914.72%
January 07, 2025115948.8914.47%
January 08, 2025116033.7114.55%
January 09, 2025114858.3413.39%
January 10, 2025114317.0812.86%
January 11, 2025114501.3213.04%
January 12, 2025114588.7813.12%
January 13, 2025116595.0615.11%

Based on Coingape’s Bitcoin price prediction, investors can expect a double-digit rally that leads to a peak of $108,918 as of December 31. While there may be a brief correction, BTC’s trend remains bullish. Bitcoin Price Forecast Between 2025 and 2029

Bitcoin Price Forecast Between 2025 & 2029

January$102,019.03$115,464.43$108,741.74

74.9%

February$101,856.03$115,567.22$108,711.63

74.9%

March$101,693.04$115,670$108,681.53

74.8%

April$101,530.04$115,772.79$108,651.42

74.8%

May$101,367.05$115,875.57$108,621.32

74.7%

June$101,204.06$115,978.36$108,591.21

74.7%

July$101,041.06$116,081.14$108,561.11

74.6%

August$100,878.07$116,183.92$108,531

74.6%

September$100,715.07$116,286.71$108,500.90

74.5%

October$100,552.08$116,389.49$108,470.79

74.5%

November$100,389.08$116,492.28$108,440.69

74.4%

December$100,226.09$116,595.06$108,410.58

74.4%

All Time$101,122.56$116,029.75$108,576.16

74.6%

January$103,037$118,443.81$112,998.37

81.8%

February$105,847.91$120,292.55$117,586.15

89.1%

March$108,658.82$122,141.30$122,173.94

96.5%

April$111,469.73$123,990.04$126,761.72

103.9%

May$114,280.64$125,838.79$131,349.51

111.3%

June$117,091.55$127,687.53$135,937.29

118.6%

July$119,902.45$129,536.28$140,525.08

126%

August$122,713.36$131,385.02$145,112.86

133.4%

September$125,524.27$133,233.77$149,700.65

140.8%

October$128,335.18$135,082.51$154,288.43

148.2%

November$131,146.09$136,931.26$158,876.22

155.5%

December$133,957$138,780$163,464

162.9%

All Time$118,497$128,611.90$138,231.18

122.3%

January$139,801.17$144,684.75$169,276.92

172.3%

February$145,645.33$150,589.50$175,089.83

181.6%

March$151,489.50$156,494.25$180,902.75

191%

April$157,333.67$162,399$186,715.67

200.3%

May$163,177.83$168,303.75$192,528.58

209.7%

June$169,022$174,208.50$198,341.50

219%

July$174,866.17$180,113.25$204,154.42

228.4%

August$180,710.33$186,018$209,967.33

237.7%

September$186,554.50$191,922.75$215,780.25

247.1%

October$192,398.67$197,827.50$221,593.17

256.4%

November$198,242.83$203,732.25$227,406.08

265.8%

December$204,087$209,637$233,219

275.1%

All Time$171,944.08$177,160.88$201,247.96

223.7%

January$212,511.67$218,298$243,655

291.9%

February$220,936.33$226,959$254,091

308.7%

March$229,361$235,620$264,527

325.5%

April$237,785.67$244,281$274,963

342.3%

May$246,210.33$252,942$285,399

359%

June$254,635$261,603$295,835

375.8%

July$263,059.67$270,264$306,271

392.6%

August$271,484.33$278,925$316,707

409.4%

September$279,909$287,586$327,143

426.2%

October$288,333.67$296,247$337,579

443%

November$296,758.33$304,908$348,015

459.8%

December$305,183$313,569$358,451

476.5%

All Time$258,847.33$265,933.50$301,053

384.2%

January$317,150.58$326,144.33$372,391.92

499%

February$329,118.17$338,719.67$386,332.83

521.4%

March$341,085.75$351,295$400,273.75

543.8%

April$353,053.33$363,870.33$414,214.67

566.2%

May$365,020.92$376,445.67$428,155.58

588.7%

June$376,988.50$389,021$442,096.50

611.1%

July$388,956.08$401,596.33$456,037.42

633.5%

August$400,923.67$414,171.67$469,978.33

655.9%

September$412,891.25$426,747$483,919.25

678.4%

October$424,858.83$439,322.33$497,860.17

700.8%

November$436,826.42$451,897.67$511,801.08

723.2%

December$448,794$464,473$525,742

745.6%

All Time$382,972.29$395,308.67$449,066.96

622.3%

In the next year, aka 2025, Bitcoin price is likely to stay well above the six-digit territory and shows no signs of correction below it. Coingape’s Bitcoin price prediction data reveals a peak of $104,280.26 in February 2025.

Bitcoin Price Forecast Between 2030 and 2050

2030

2031

2032

2033

2040

2050

January$465,154.42$481,462.17$546,469.67

779%

February$481,514.83$498,451.33$567,197.33

812.3%

March$497,875.25$515,440.50$587,925

845.6%

April$514,235.67$532,429.67$608,652.67

879%

May$530,596.08$549,418.83$629,380.33

912.3%

June$546,956.50$566,408$650,108

945.7%

July$563,316.92$583,397.17$670,835.67

979%

August$579,677.33$600,386.33$691,563.33

1012.3%

September$596,037.75$617,375.50$712,291

1045.7%

October$612,398.17$634,364.67$733,018.67

1079%

November$628,758.58$651,353.83$753,746.33

1112.4%

December$645,119$668,343$774,474

1145.7%

All Time$555,136.71$574,902.58$660,471.83

962.3%

January$667,167.08$691,240.58$802,526.58

1190.8%

February$689,215.17$714,138.17$830,579.17

1235.9%

March$711,263.25$737,035.75$858,631.75

1281.1%

April$733,311.33$759,933.33$886,684.33

1326.2%

May$755,359.42$782,830.92$914,736.92

1371.3%

June$777,407.50$805,728.50$942,789.50

1416.4%

July$799,455.58$828,626.08$970,842.08

1461.5%

August$821,503.67$851,523.67$998,894.67

1506.7%

September$843,551.75$874,421.25$1,026,947.25

1551.8%

October$865,599.83$897,318.83$1,054,999.83

1596.9%

November$887,647.92$920,216.42$1,083,052.42

1642%

December$909,696$943,114$1,111,105

1687.1%

All Time$788,431.54$817,177.29$956,815.79

1439%

January$946,061.92$979,838.83$1,150,786.08

1751%

February$982,427.83$1,016,563.67$1,190,467.17

1814.8%

March$1,018,793.75$1,053,288.50$1,230,148.25

1878.6%

April$1,055,159.67$1,090,013.33$1,269,829.33

1942.4%

May$1,091,525.58$1,126,738.17$1,309,510.42

2006.3%

June$1,127,891.50$1,163,463$1,349,191.50

2070.1%

July$1,164,257.42$1,200,187.83$1,388,872.58

2133.9%

August$1,200,623.33$1,236,912.67$1,428,553.67

2197.7%

September$1,236,989.25$1,273,637.50$1,468,234.75

2261.6%

October$1,273,355.17$1,310,362.33$1,507,915.83

2325.4%

November$1,309,721.08$1,347,087.17$1,547,596.92

2389.2%

December$1,346,087$1,383,812$1,587,278

2453%

All Time$1,146,074.46$1,181,825.42$1,369,032.04

2102%

January$1,387,378.67$1,426,572.58$1,647,465.92

2549.9%

February$1,428,670.33$1,469,333.17$1,707,653.83

2646.7%

March$1,469,962$1,512,093.75$1,767,841.75

2743.5%

April$1,511,253.67$1,554,854.33$1,828,029.67

2840.3%

May$1,552,545.33$1,597,614.92$1,888,217.58

2937.1%

June$1,593,837$1,640,375.50$1,948,405.50

3033.9%

July$1,635,128.67$1,683,136.08$2,008,593.42

3130.7%

August$1,676,420.33$1,725,896.67$2,068,781.33

3227.5%

September$1,717,712$1,768,657.25$2,128,969.25

3324.3%

October$1,759,003.67$1,811,417.83$2,189,157.17

3421.1%

November$1,800,295.33$1,854,178.42$2,249,345.08

3517.9%

December$1,841,587$1,896,939$2,309,533

3614.7%

All Time$1,614,482.83$1,661,755.79$1,978,499.46

3082.3%

January$1,912,592.58$1,975,978.17$2,362,093.25

3699.3%

February$1,983,598.17$2,055,017.33$2,414,653.50

3783.8%

March$2,054,603.75$2,134,056.50$2,467,213.75

3868.4%

April$2,125,609.33$2,213,095.67$2,519,774

3952.9%

May$2,196,614.92$2,292,134.83$2,572,334.25

4037.4%

June$2,267,620.50$2,371,174$2,624,894.50

4122%

July$2,338,626.08$2,450,213.17$2,677,454.75

4206.5%

August$2,409,631.67$2,529,252.33$2,730,015

4291.1%

September$2,480,637.25$2,608,291.50$2,782,575.25

4375.6%

October$2,551,642.83$2,687,330.67$2,835,135.50

4460.1%

November$2,622,648.42$2,766,369.83$2,887,695.75

4544.7%

December$2,693,654$2,845,409$2,940,256

4629.2%

All Time$2,303,123.29$2,410,693.58$2,651,174.63

4164.3%

January$2,753,723.75$2,916,544.25$3,019,295.17

4756.4%

February$2,813,793.50$2,987,679.50$3,098,334.33

4883.5%

March$2,873,863.25$3,058,814.75$3,177,373.50

5010.6%

April$2,933,933$3,129,950$3,256,412.67

5137.7%

May$2,994,002.75$3,201,085.25$3,335,451.83

5264.9%

June$3,054,072.50$3,272,220.50$3,414,491

5392%

July$3,114,142.25$3,343,355.75$3,493,530.17

5519.1%

August$3,174,212$3,414,491$3,572,569.33

5646.3%

September$3,234,281.75$3,485,626.25$3,651,608.50

5773.4%

October$3,294,351.50$3,556,761.50$3,730,647.67

5900.5%

November$3,354,421.25$3,627,896.75$3,809,686.83

6027.7%

December$3,414,491$3,699,032$3,888,726

6154.8%

All Time$3,084,107.38$3,307,788.13$3,454,010.58

5455.6%

Roughly five years from now, aka 2030, Bitcoin’s price will see an explosion to the upside, with an all-time high of $774,474 in the aforementioned year. In the same period, BTC could reach a low of $465,154.42. Based on CoinGape predictions, the average price of BTC in 2050 is between $2.9 million and $3.3 million.

Investors should note that these long-term predictions can change and, hence, should be taken with a grain of salt.

Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC Bounces Off Key Support, What’s Next?

Let’s do a top-down analysis of Bitcoin, starting from the weekly chart.

The weekly chart shows that there was a ton of buying pressure that undid the massive sell-off that occurred at the start of the week. If the weekly candlestick manages to close above $104,698, it could be a bullish signal that hints at a massive uptrend.

BTC/USDT 1-week chartBTC/USDT 1-week chart
BTC/USDT 1-week chart

The daily chart shows, despite Bitcoin’s consolidation, it has managed stay above the weekly above Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP). Dips seen below the weekly VWAP were ephemeral, leading to quick recoveries.

BTC/USDT 1-day chartBTC/USDT 1-day chart
BTC/USDT 1-day chart

While the daily chart remains bullish without a doubt, a failure to maintain this trend could lead to a reversal, albeit short-term. In such a case, BTC could crash 16% to tag the first imbalance on the daily chart, extending from $85.1k to $81.6k. 

However, for now, BTC looks bullish on the daily chart as it consolidated above the $99,690 support level. 

On the four-hour chart, Bitcoin looks shaky with price facing a strong selling pressure around $102k. If sellers persist and the $99.690 support level gives, then BTC could reenter the $99,690 to $90,824 range. Depending on the selling pressure, Bitcoin could stop at the POC at $97,876 or crash all the way to the range low at $90,824. 

BTC/USDT 4-hour chartBTC/USDT 4-hour chart
BTC/USDT 4-hour chart

All in all, the outlook for Bitcoin looks uncertain with $99,690 still acting as a key support floor. A bounce here could propel BTC to new highs, a breakdown could send it to $90k. Regardless, With the weekend around the corner, investors need to expect liquidity runs on either side due low volumes.



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Ethereum Price Eyes Key Resistance as Analysts Warn of Drop to $1,700

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Ethereum price is approaching a key technical level that has historically acted as a barrier to upward price movement. According to recent technical analysis, this resistance zone has triggered past reversals, and analysts caution that another failure to break above could lead to a downward correction. The altcoin is trading within a descending channel, a pattern typically associated with bearish trends. While some analysts remain optimistic about a potential rebound, others warn that the next move could push ETH price lower, targeting a key support of $1,700.

Analysts Warn of Ethereum Price Potential Fall to $1,700

According to a recent analysis, Ethereum price is nearing a resistance zone at $2,200. This level coincides with the upper boundary of a Descending Channel. Technical analysts consider this pattern bearish. Price movements within the channel have shown lower highs and lower lows, indicating downward pressure.

Crypto analyst MadWhale shared a chart showing Ethereum trading close to this critical resistance. Previous interactions with this level have led to downward reversals. The analyst suggests that failure to break this zone may trigger a 13% decline. The projected target is $1,700, a level that has previously served as support.

ETH priceETH price
Source: TradingView

More so, another recent analysis shows that ETH/BTC is currently testing a critical support zone last seen in late 2020, raising the possibility of a trend reversal after years of decline. This technical setup, combined with record-high futures open interest of 10.23M ETH, signals a rising potential for a rebound.

Technical Indicators Support a Bearish Outlook

The Ethereum price chart also shows weakening bullish momentum. A rounded top pattern is forming near the resistance. This technical formation suggests that buying pressure is declining. Volume analysis reveals that trading activity is inconsistent, with low participation during recent gains and higher volume during declines.

Lower highs on the daily chart further support a potential downward continuation. These are typical in bearish trends. Traders are advised to monitor for signs of increased selling pressure. Confirmation of a rejection, such as a bearish candlestick pattern or rising sell volume, could strengthen the case for a decline toward $1,700.

According to the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD), ETH is currently showing signs of waning bearish momentum as the MACD line is approaching a bullish crossover with the signal line. If this crossover occurs and is supported by increasing histogram bars, it could indicate a potential price rebound for the top altcoin.

Alternate Scenario: Analyst Forecasts Bullish Targets 

While bearish indicators persist, some market observers maintain a positive view. Analyst Patron has outlined three possible bullish price targets. According to his analysis, if the top altcoin holds support near $1,980, a short-term rally could occur. His initial target is $2,296, reflecting a potential increase of over 15%.

ETH priceETH price
Source: X

Further upside targets include $2,913 and $4,000. These projections assume that current support holds and momentum shifts in favor of buyers. The analyst’s outlook is based on Ethereum price recovering from recent lows and reclaiming previous highs. This scenario would challenge the bearish narrative if confirmed by increased volume.

At press time, the crypto is trading at $1,999.75, marking a 1.20% gain over the past 24 hours. Despite the price uptick, trading volume has dropped sharply by 37.37%, indicating a possible divergence.

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Will ETH ETF Net Outflow Exceed $20 Million?

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Ethereum price stole substantial investor attention this Saturday as it gained an upward trajectory, even briefly topping $2,000. Despite constant outflows in ETF ETFs over the past few days, this upswing has emerged, sparking market optimism over future price movements.

For context, Ether ETFs have recorded constant outflows on a daily basis, sparking market concerns globally. Although these outflows remained below the $20M mark each day, market watchers speculate over future aspects amid evolving market dynamics.

Ethereum Price Jumps Despite ETH ETF Outflows

ETH coin’s price witnessed a nearly 2% uptick in the past 24 hours and closed in at $1,995 as of press time. The crypto recovered from an intraday low of $1,937 and even hit a high of $2,005 briefly this Saturday.

This price upswing primarily caused a market stir, defying usual investor sentiments in light of constant outflows in ETF products. Sosovalue data indicated that Ethereum recorded $102.89 million in weekly outflows from March 14 to 21, a concerning factor for investors.

Of these outflows, $11.72 million, $12.41 million, and $18.63 million occurred on March 19, 20, and 21, respectively. Traders and investors speculate whether these outflows could top the $20 million mark ahead, which could bring potential heat to the price.

Ethereum price is up nearly 5% since it last recorded over $20 million in outflows in ETFs, which was on March 18. The asset’s price rose from the $1800 level to $1,985 since then to date. The rising action has ignited speculations of cooling ETF outflows ahead, further supported by other dynamics.

Is ETH Supply Shock Incoming?

Simultaneously, recent on-chain data has cemented a considerable bullish sentiment for the coin. Renowned market trader and analyst ‘Merlijn The Trader’ revealed that whales scooped up $236 million worth of ETH over the past 72 hours. The massive buying pressure paves an optimistic path for future price action, underlining the potential for an ETH bounce back to previous highs.

Simultaneously, market analyst Crypto Rover took to X, revealing that Ethereum reserves on exchanges hit an ATL. For context, drying up exchange reserves signals heightened withdrawing for a crypto and rising market interest. The data also indicates that a potential supply shock looms, which could further offer support to the price.

ETH SupplyETH Supply
Source: Crypto Rover, X

Despite constant ETF outflows, the abovementioned stats indicated that price gains await. Given this feat takes place, rising interest could also propel inflows in ETFs ahead.

Top Analyst Says 100% Pump For Ethereum Price Ahead

Also, market expert ‘Patron’ posted on X, revealing that ETH price claimed a vital support level near $1,978. A sustained break above this level, further escorted by the abovementioned bullish factors, could result in a potential 100% rally ahead. As per the analyst, the upcoming targets remain $2,296, $2,913, and $4,000, which is up nearly 100% from the current level.

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However, it’s also worth taking into account that ETH’s fear and greed index stood at 37. This stat conversely signals that investors are cautious despite bullish dynamics, primarily due to macro trends and institutional interest decline. According to Ethereum price prediction, ETH could reach $2,100.57 by 2025.

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Is Ethena Price At Risk? Market Maker Offloads $10M ENA Raising Concerns

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Ethena price remains concerningly eyed by crypto market participants against the backdrop of a severe bearish trajectory. ENA erased nearly 4% in the past 24 hours, in sync with a renowned market maker dumping over $10 million worth of tokens. Thus, traders and investors anticipate additional short-term volatility in the coin, whilst it recently faced rejection at a key resistance of $0.48.

Ethena Price Gains Bearish Momentum, Here’s Why

On-chain data from Arkham Intelligence on March 22 signaled that market maker Amber Group deposited $10.35 million worth of ENA to Binance. Out of the deposits, $2.5 million worth of tokens were acquired from the same crypto exchange two weeks ago. This accumulation took place at an average price of $0.3979.

On the other hand, Amber Group received $7.85 million worth of coins from the Ethena Claim address. These tokens were received between April 2024 and July 2024.

For context, the market maker’s massive dump to Binance impacts a crypto’s supply dynamics. In turn, market participants expect short-term volatility in price. However, speculations of a bolstered movement also prevail as this endeavor will increase liquidity and trading volumes, thereby magnetizing investors.

Ethena Token Unlocks: Another Vital Barrier For Price?

Simultaneously, ENA tokenomics faces additional heat amid massive token unlocks recorded this month. Notably, Cryptorank’s data flagged 2.06 billion coins, worth 13.9% of the total supply, unlocked on March 5.

Meanwhile, 94.19 million coins, worth 0.63% of the asset’s total supply, were unlocked on March 2. These unlocks substantially increase the asset’s market supply, negatively impacting demand and price sentiments.

Another massive unlock of 94.19 million coins is set to occur on April 2. Further, 171.85 million tokens will be unlocked on April 5. As a result, traders and investors reflect highly concerning sentiments surrounding Ethena price action ahead as the supply inflates.

How Is The Crypto Delivering As The Month Ends?

At the time of reporting, Ethena price crashed nearly 4% and exchanged hands at $0.3581. The coin bottomed and peaked at $0.3497 and $0.3763 in the past 24 hours. Notably, the waning price action comes in sync with Amber Group’s massive dump to the top crypto exchange.

Whereas, the weekly and monthly charts show a dip of 1% and 11%, respectively. The broader slumping action falls in line with the massive token unlocks mentioned above.

Renowned market trader and analyst Sjuul/AltCryptoGems took to X, revealing that ENA again faced crucial resistance at $0.48, slamming the chances for a pump ahead. “If bulls fail to defend this demand, it would be a pretty bad sign,” the analyst concluded amid bearish dynamics taking over.

Additionally, an Ethena price prediction by CoinGape indicated that the crypto’s 3-month bias indicator is tilting in favor of bears. This has further pushed traders and investors to take a cautious trading approach on the token.

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