Crypto Price Analysis 10-18 BITCOIN: BTC, ETHEREUM: ETH, SOLANA: SOL, RIPPLE: XRP, INJECTIVE: INJ, RENDER: RNDR, DOGWIFHAT: WIF

Bitcoin Price Analysis

Bitcoin (BTC) continues to gain traction, approaching the $68,000 mark. The world's largest cryptocurrency has gained 0.65% over the past 24 hours. The crypto market has mixed results, with BTC, Ethereum (ETH), Shiba Inu (SHIB), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Litecoin (LTC) showing gains. However, most altcoins have declined marginally to significantly.

Despite mixed performance, the overall crypto market cap has increased by 0.23%, currently standing at $2.33 trillion. Analysts remain optimistic about BTC, predicting it could reach $70,000 and potentially set a new all-time high. This optimism has led to significant inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs.

Bitcoin's Next Move Depends on US Election Results

A report by QCP Capital suggests that the US Presidential election results could significantly impact Bitcoin's price movements. The outcome could act as a catalyst for a bull run, although uncertainty remains about the post-election outlook. Options contracts expiring around the election are trading at a premium compared to other expiries, indicating heightened market sensitivity to political developments. Analysts believe even minor changes in polls or candidate narratives could affect spot prices.

Currently, BTC sits just above the $68,000 mark, gradually moving towards $70,000. While Trump has always been pro-crypto, Kamala Harris's support for digital assets has also boosted markets.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Register Significant Inflows

Positive sentiment around BTC has resulted in significant inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs. On October 16 alone, these investment products saw inflows worth $456 million and attracted over a billion within a one-week window.

JPMorgan Bullish on Digital Assets

JPMorgan has expressed its bullish stance on cryptocurrencies. Analysts at the global investment bank have revised their outlook on the crypto market, considering regulatory shifts, the outcome of the presidential elections, and geopolitical tensions. The findings were published in the company's Alternative Investments Outlook and Strategy report, led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou.

According to JPMorgan, a significant driver is Donald Trump securing a second term, which could benefit crypto due to favorable regulatory policies. It could also reinforce the debasement trade, where investors flock to assets such as gold and crypto during market uncertainty. JPMorgan also discussed recent developments in traditional finance, noting that Morgan Stanley has started recommending spot Bitcoin ETFs to its clients.

Montenegro to Finalize Do Kwon Extradition This Month

Reports indicate that the Montenegro government plans to finalize Do Kwon's extradition by October 20. Minister of Justice Bozan Bozovic stated that extradition documents will be signed by the weekend. However, while it is confirmed that Kwon will be extradited, it remains unclear where he will be sent.

Can MicroStrategy Do More Harm Than Good?

Entrepreneur and investor Vinny Lingham has sparked controversy with his views on MicroStrategy. As one of the largest holders of BTC, with over 250,000 BTC in reserve, MicroStrategy's strategy has raised concerns. Lingham believes it poses a threat to BTC and could ultimately do more harm than good.

Bitcoin Price Analysis

Bitcoin (BTC) trades just below the $68,000 mark, aiming to push higher towards $70,000. Analysts are hopeful that BTC has stabilized after significant volatility in recent sessions. Bulls appear to be gaining momentum, with sell walls diminishing on various exchanges. Spot Bitcoin ETFs continue to attract inflows, highlighting strong institutional interest and boosting the prospects of further price increases.

BlackRock's IBIT leads the charge, amassing over $22 billion in inflows. Fidelity's FBTC has seen just over $10 billion in inflows, and ARK 21Shares has also received significant interest. However, some ETFs have experienced outflows, including The Hashdex Bitcoin ETF and Grayscale's GBTC.

Additionally, Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, suggests that BTC prices could surge if tensions in the Middle East lead to increased oil and energy prices.

The Bitcoin price chart shows bullish momentum, despite a negative end to the previous week. BTC closed Sunday on a down note, dropping by 0.67% to a low of $61,787 before settling at $62,653. However, markets shed bearish sentiment on Monday, and BTC jumped 5.36%, pushing past the 20-day and 200-day SMAs and the crucial $65,000 price level to settle at $65,992. Prices experienced significant volatility on Tuesday, with BTC dropping to a low of $64,779 and a high of $67,881 before settling at $67,000 after an increase of 1.53%.

On Wednesday, buyers attempted to push past $68,000, with BTC rising to a day high of $68,379. However, it could not sustain above $68,000 and fell back to $67,519, registering an increase of 0.77%. Sellers remained active at $68,000, preventing BTC from moving higher on Thursday, and it marginally dropped to $67,302. The current session shows BTC up by almost 1%, with buyers looking to push it above $68,000. The MACD and RSI indicate strong bullish momentum. Analysts anticipate BTC to move past $68,000 towards $70,000. Whether it can set a new all-time high remains to be seen.

Ethereum Price Analysis

Ethereum (ETH) remains range-bound after failing to break above $2,700 earlier this week. ETH ended the previous week marginally down at $2,468 after a 0.37% drop. However, as markets recovered on Monday, so did ETH, registering a 6.54% jump that pushed it past the 20-day and 50-day SMAs to $2,630.

Volatility increased on Tuesday, with buyers and sellers battling for control. ETH rose to $2,684 as bulls attempted to push past $2,700 before dropping to $2,539. Ultimately, ETH settled at $2,607, declining 0.84%.

With buyers keeping ETH above $2,600, it attempted to move towards $2,700 on Wednesday. However, it only saw a marginal increase and settled at $2,611. Strong resistance at $2,700 kept ETH from advancing further, and it fell on Thursday. The current session shows ETH at $2,622, up 0.68%.

ETH has been trading between $2,600 and $2,700 since Tuesday, as neither buyers nor sellers can gather the momentum to influence price. Should buyers break out of this range and push ETH above $2,700, it could move to $2,850. On the other hand, if sellers drive ETH below $2,600, it could drop to $2,500, potentially even $2,300. The MACD indicates that bulls have the upper hand for now.

Solana Price Analysis

Solana (SOL) attempts to reverse its recent decline as buyers keep it above $150 and strive to push towards $160. SOL suffered a significant drop this week after failing to break above $160. On Friday, it began a recovery by pushing above the 50-day SMA and settling at $145. While momentum waned over the weekend, SOL remained in the green, rising 0.66% on Saturday and 0.91% on Sunday to settle at $147.

With markets improving on Monday, SOL surged by almost 7%, pushing past the 200-day SMA and $150 to settle at $157. Volatility increased on Tuesday as buyers attempted to break above $160. However, with buyers losing momentum against strong resistance, sellers took control, driving SOL to a day low of $150 before it recovered and settled at $154 after a decline of almost 2%.

On Wednesday, buyers made another attempt to push to $160 but were thwarted once again, leading to a marginal decrease. SOL dropped to $147 on Thursday as bearish sentiment intensified. However, it rebounded from this level, with the 20-day SMA acting as support and settling at $150. The current session shows SOL up by almost 2%, trading at $153 as buyers plot another attempt to push above $160.

Ripple Price Analysis

Ripple (XRP) trades back below $0.55, despite a strong showing on Thursday that pushed it to a day high of $0.566. XRP's price action has been relatively muted since dropping to a day low of $0.50 on October 3. Since then, the altcoin has been trading between $0.50 and $0.55, with neither buyers nor sellers able to break out of this range. XRP's trading range narrowed further after it pushed above the 200-day SMA earlier this week.

XRP gained 3.10% on Monday and settled at $0.548. Strong resistance at $0.55 caused XRP to drop on Tuesday, falling