Key points:
– Analysts believe Bitcoin must stay above $68,000 to continue its recovery.
– Several major altcoins turned down from overhead resistance, suggesting bears remain in control.
Bitcoin’s relief rally was rejected at $74,000 and bears pulled the price below $68,500. Several analysts say BTC must hold the $68,000–$70,000 zone to sustain any short-lived bull trend.
Traders ask whether BTC has bottomed or could fall further. Coinbureau CEO Nic noted on X that BTC’s price relative to gold has historically taken about 14 months to go from peak to bottom; each bottom was followed by a sharp rally of more than 300%. The current 13-month decline from the prior ratio peak suggests BTC may be close to bottoming.
Not everyone agrees. On-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant’s Bull Score remains deep in bearish territory, indicating the current rally is likely a relief rally rather than the start of a new bull phase.
Could BTC and major altcoins hold support? Chart-by-chart analysis of the top 10 cryptocurrencies:
Bitcoin price prediction
BTC turned down from the breakdown level of $74,508, showing bears are defending that zone. The 20-day exponential moving average ($69,003) is the key downside support. A rebound from the 20-day EMA would let bulls attempt another push above $74,508; a successful break could propel BTC toward $84,000 and imply a bottom near $60,000. Conversely, a close below the 20-day EMA may pull price to the support line; a break below that would favor bears and could send BTC toward $60,000.
Ether price prediction
ETH cleared $2,111 briefly but was pushed back and broke below the 20-day EMA ($2,032), signaling the market rejected the move higher. Ether is likely to oscillate between $1,750 and $2,200 for now. A turn up and a break above the 50-day SMA ($2,328) would show weakening selling pressure and could target $2,600.
BNB price prediction
BNB turned down from $670 and slid below the 20-day EMA ($637), indicating bulls have ceded ground. BNB may remain range-bound between $570 and $670. A close above $670 would favor bulls and open a path to the 50-day SMA ($718) and then $790. Sellers need a break below $570 to start a move toward $500.
XRP price prediction
XRP briefly closed above the 20-day EMA ($1.41) but bulls failed to hold higher levels. Bears are trying to push XRP below $1.27; if successful, price could fall to the descending channel’s support line. If XRP turns up and clears the 20-day EMA, it could rally to $1.61, where overhead resistance may reappear.
Solana price prediction
SOL turned down from $95 and slipped below the 20-day EMA ($86). A flat 20-day EMA and RSI near midpoint suggest balance between supply and demand; SOL may trade between $76 and $95 for several days. A close above $95 would signal bears losing grip and could send SOL to $117. A close below $76 would bring sellers back.
Dogecoin price prediction
DOGE rose above the 20-day EMA ($0.10) but failed to pierce the 50-day SMA ($0.11) and pulled back to critical $0.09 support. A break below $0.09 could retest the Feb. 6 low of $0.08; a close under $0.08 could sink DOGE to $0.06. Bulls need to push DOGE above the 50-day SMA to target the breakdown level of $0.12.
Cardano price prediction
Buyers tried to lift ADA above the 20-day EMA ($0.27) but were thwarted. Bulls have at least prevented a drop below $0.25. A bounce from current levels or $0.25 would see bulls attempt to reach the descending channel’s downtrend line. A close below $0.25 would open the door for a retest of the channel support and could push ADA toward $0.15.
Bitcoin Cash price prediction
BCH’s bounce off $443 stalled at $476, indicating negative sentiment. Bears will try to push BCH below $443 to complete a bearish head-and-shoulders pattern; that could send BCH down to $375. Bulls need a move above the 20-day EMA ($488) to show strength; a rally to the 50-day SMA ($533) could follow and, if cleared, a sustained recovery toward $600 may begin.
Hyperliquid price prediction
HYPE pulled back to the moving averages, which act as important support. A strong rebound from the moving averages would let bulls attempt a move to the $36.77 resistance; a close above that would signal the start of a new uptrend. If moving-average support breaks, HYPE may remain range-bound between $20.82 and $36.77.
Monero price prediction
Buyers are trying to push XMR above $360 but face stiff resistance. The 20-day EMA ($347) is the key support; a bounce would increase the chance of a break above the 50-day SMA ($396) and a possible rally to the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement at $414. A break below the 20-day EMA would indicate sellers are active and could keep XMR between $384 and $302.
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