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Bitcoin (BTC) Price Plunges Amidst Market Selloff

Bitcoin (BTC) has experienced a significant decline of over 13% in the past 24 hours and nearly 25% over the past week as the cryptocurrency market followed a sharp downturn in the global stock market. BTC has fallen from over $60,000, losing crucial support levels, and currently hovers around $52,700.

Over the weekend, a steep selloff accelerated, causing BTC to plunge to levels unseen since February. Ethereum (ETH) also experienced a precipitous fall, dropping to lows last seen in December. A possible catalyst for this unprecedented correction in the crypto market could be the Bank of Japan's hike in its benchmark interest rate.

Panic Grips the Markets

The stock and cryptocurrency markets have witnessed a significant decline over the weekend, opening in the red due to economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Regulatory concerns and fears of inflation have further contributed to market volatility. Bitcoin (BTC) has lost over 20% in the past week, while Ethereum (ETH) has nearly erased all of its year-to-date gains. The Bank of Japan's recent interest rate hike may have triggered this selloff in both traditional and crypto markets.

This market collapse marks BTC's worst week since the FTX debacle in 2022, and other major altcoins like ETH and DOGE have also plummeted, recording substantial losses. ETH has dropped by 20% in the past 24 hours, breaking below the $2,850 support level. Concerns about the global economic outlook and rumors of an AI-driven investment bubble have contributed to the global stock market selloff and significantly impacted the crypto markets.

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have also added to market concerns. Traders and institutional investors are responding to these economic and geopolitical pressures, leading to a sharp decline in asset values. Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US experienced their largest outflows in three months on August 2. Analysts had forecast a pullback to $54,000, but with BTC trading close to $51,000, the $50,000 level is now in sharp focus. The world's leading cryptocurrency achieved an all-time high in March 2024 and was poised to surpass it in July, but the recent decline has erased 20% of its peak value.

Long-Term Traders Seize Buying Opportunity

Despite the decline, long-term traders view this downturn as a potential buying opportunity. Historical data suggests that purchasing during a market downturn can yield substantial returns when the market rebounds, a strategy known as "buying the dip." Some experts believe that the current prices present a unique chance for investors to acquire assets like BTC and ETH at a significant discount and reap significant profits upon market recovery. Google Trends data indicates a growing interest in the term "buy the dip," suggesting that more traders may embrace this strategy.

Bitcoin (BTC) Price Analysis

As evident in the price chart, Bitcoin (BTC) has undergone a significant crash. The world's leading cryptocurrency plummeted over the weekend and has lost nearly 12% during the current trading session. The crypto markets have shed over $270 billion in total value, with BTC and ETH experiencing dramatic drops as investors sold off risky assets.

BTC's price has reached its lowest levels since February 2024, with the ongoing session witnessing a low of $49,360 as sellers breached even the $50,000 price level.

Source: TradingView

BTC had remained in the red throughout the previous week after a failed attempt to push above $70,000. Bearish sentiment prevailed, and by Friday, the price of BTC had dropped to $61,786, with BTC closing just above the 200-day SMA. On Saturday, BTC fell below the 200-day SMA after a 1.29% decline, pushing the price down to $60,992. Market factors intensified selling pressure on Sunday, causing BTC to drop by 4.41%. Consequently, BTC slipped below the crucial $60,000 price level, plummeting to $58,301. The ongoing session sees BTC down by almost 12%, with the asset currently trading at $51,737. The price has recovered from a low of $49,360 to climb back above $50,000.

Examining the chart, it is clear that buyers are attempting to push BTC back above $55,000, as indicated by the extended tail. This suggests that traders are buying at lower levels, which could help check the price decline. If the $50,000 level serves as support, we could see BTC recover to some extent as buyers enter the market at this level. The RSI has also reached the oversold region, indicating a potential for price stabilization in the short term.

Ethereum (ETH) Price Analysis

Ethereum (ETH) turned negative for 2024 as fear gripped both traditional and cryptocurrency markets. ETH has lost a staggering 21% over the past 24 hours and nearly 32% when compared to weekly figures. The cryptocurrency lost crucial support levels as bearish sentiment escalated over the weekend, driven by several factors, including a pessimistic economic outlook and an intensifying crisis in the Middle East. Like other cryptocurrencies, ETH spent most of the previous week in the red, but the weekend selloff has been unprecedented. Bearish sentiment began to intensify on Friday as ETH fell by almost 7%, breaking below the $3,000 support level and settling at $2,987.

Source: TradingView

Throughout the weekend, ETH continued to decline, falling by 2.79% on Saturday to settle at $2,904. ETH had a strong support level between $2,800 and $2,850. This was breached on Sunday after a 7.41% drop sent ETH plummeting to $2,688. The current session sees ETH down by 13.50%, with the price currently at $2,319. Sellers had pushed ETH to a low of $2,128, sparking fears that the price could dip below $2,000. However, demand surfaced at lower levels, indicating support, and ETH managed to recover, as evident from the price chart. The RSI has also slipped into the oversold zone, suggesting that we could see some price recovery.

Should buyers aid ETH's recovery, it will first attempt to push above $2,500 and then aim to reclaim the $2,850 support zone. Spot ETFs for BTC and ETH saw significant outflows, indicating that a broader base of investors is experiencing the recent crypto market downturn.

Solana (SOL) Price Analysis

With the cryptocurrency markets experiencing a sharp decline, Solana (SOL) has also witnessed a steep drop, with the price down by nearly 14% over the past 24 hours. The crypto markets had been bearish the previous week, and although SOL started brightly by pushing towards $200, the market turned bearish as the price fell to $182 on Monday.

Source: TradingView

By Friday, SOL had dipped below the 20-day SMA and settled at $152, just above the 50-day SMA. Over the weekend, bearish sentiment and volatility intensified as SOL slipped below $150 on Saturday, breaking below the 50 and 200-day SMAs to settle at $142.

On Sunday, SOL fell below $140, reaching a low of $131 before recovering and settling at $138. The current session has seen a surge in bearish sentiment, with SOL down over 11%. Sellers had pushed SOL below the crucial $120 level, with the price dipping to a low of $109 and raising the possibility of a further drop below $100. However, strong demand at lower levels could propel SOL back above $120. The asset is currently trading at $123. With the RSI hovering just above the oversold zone, we could witness a recovery in the short term.

Analysts had predicted that if SOL fell below $120, the price could decline to the $105-$107 support zone. However, ETH has managed to push back above $120. A recovery from this level could see SOL target $140 and then move above $150.

Ripple (XRP) Price Analysis

Ripple (XRP) has plummeted by 23% over the past week as the selloff intensified over the weekend. The past 24 hours have seen the asset lose almost 15%. However, despite the dramatic drop, analysts remain optimistic about a recovery. Like other cryptocurrencies, XRP has been devastated over the weekend, and the current session has taken a significant toll, with XRP down by over 10%.

Source: TradingView

XRP has been in the red since Wednesday after becoming bearish following a high of $0.659. By Friday, XRP had dipped below the 20-day SMA and settled at $0.560. On Saturday, the price experienced a marginal decline of only 0.87%, as XRP managed to stay above $0.55. However, selling pressure intensified on Sunday, causing XRP to drop by almost 6% to $0.523. The ongoing session sees XRP down by nearly 11%, with the price falling below $