Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies started the week well, buoyed by ongoing stimulus discussions in China, the world’s second-largest economy.

Bitcoin (BTC) crossed the important resistance point of $65,000 for the first time since Sept. 30. It has risen by over 10% from its lowest level this month and by 32% from its August low, signaling that it is in a bull market.

Bitcoin’s surge coincided with a strong rally in the global equity market after Chinese officials unveiled a series of stimulus measures.

The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 2%, while the Shenzhen index increased by 2.65%. A similar trend occurred in other Asian and European markets. In the U.S., futures tied to the Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones continued to rise.

Bitcoin’s rally also followed increased institutional interest, with investors continuing to buy spot Bitcoin ETFs. Data from SoSoValue that ETFs saw net inflows of $308 million last week.

BTC monthly chart points to more gains

The monthly chart suggests that Bitcoin may experience more long-term gains. It shows that the BTC price has been forming a cup-and-handle pattern since peaking at $68,856 in 2021. It retested that level again this year and formed a rounded bottom.

The recent consolidation has been part of the handle section, which typically precedes a major bullish breakout.

This consolidation is also part of a bullish flag pattern, characterized by a long flagpole followed by rectangular consolidation.

Additionally, the chart shows that Bitcoin formed a hammer candlestick pattern in August. This pattern, characterized by a long lower shadow and a large body, is one of the most bullish signs.

Therefore, more gains will be confirmed if Bitcoin rises above the year-to-date high of $73,800. However, these patterns, especially on the monthly chart, can take time to fully play out.

Bitcoin daily chart catalysts

The daily chart also indicates potential near-term gains. Bitcoin has remained solidly above the 50-day and 200-day Exponential Moving Averages. It has also avoided forming a death cross pattern, which often signals further downside.

Bitcoin has also been forming a broadening wedge pattern since March, characterized by a series of higher lows and lower highs. In this case, its higher lows were at $73,800, $72,000, and $70,000.

A break above the descending trendline and the all-time high at $73,800 will confirm a bullish breakout and likely lead to further gains. The odds of Bitcoin reaching a record high this year are increasing.

According to Polymarket, there is a 62% chance that Bitcoin will rise to $63,800 this year, the highest odds since Sept. 29 and significantly higher than this month’s low of 32%.

The cryptocurrency market is gaining momentum, with Bitcoin surpassing $64,000, triggering enthusiasm among investors. Several Cardano rivals have shown impressive expansions, potentially transforming small investments into considerable profits by end of year 2024. These altcoins have the potential to outperform, with some experts predicting exponential growth.

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Shiba Inu (SHIB

Shiba Inu (SHIB) price has climbed by over 160% in the past year, emerging as a possible contender to Cardano. Built on the Ethereum ecosystem, SHIB saw a 30% surge in the past 30 days, driven by increased crypto activity and token burns. Currently, the SHIB price is trading at $0.00001806, and it has gained 2% in the last 24 hours.

SHIB price saw its Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) ratio rise from 0.89 to 0.95 between October 11 and 13, according to data from IntoTheBlock. This increase indicates that investors hold their assets longer, leading to a higher market value than the realized value.

TRON (TRX)

TRON (TRX), a decentralized blockchain-based system by the Tron Foundation, has surged 90% in value over the past year. Currently, the TRON price is at $0.1602, this growth is fueled by TRON’s token burns and rising interest in meme coins like SUNDOG. 

Increased network participation and investor confidence have driven its performance, positioning TRX as a strong competitor against Cardano and other altcoins, with promising potential for further gains by year-end 2024.

According to Coinglass data, the TRON price experienced significant upward movement in trading volume and open interest. The surge in volume points to heightened market activity, reflecting strong investor engagement.

Sui (SUI)

Sui (SUI), a Layer 1 blockchain platform, is gaining significant traction due to its focus on secure, fast, and private digital asset management. The platform offers scalable solutions, with its Total Value Locked (TVL) reaching $1.12 billion. The SUI price recently surged to $2.24, marking a 2% increase in a single day. 

Over the past month, its value has skyrocketed by 117%, positioning it among the top market performers. Investors are showing strong interest, viewing Sui as a potential competitor to ADA.

The crypto market strong resurgence has made smaller altcoins, particularly those competing with ADA, an intriguing opportunity for potential massive returns by 2024’s close.

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