Crypto Price Analysis 17/5: Key Altcoins to Focus If BTC Reclaims $70K

Crypto Price Analysis:

The BTC price surged to $65000 on Wednesday, igniting a wave of recovery in the crypto market. Altcoins are rebounding from their recent correction, presenting an opportunity for post-retracement rally participation.

Santiment, a crypto analytics firm, highlights a crucial trend in the market. As crypto prices rise, the growth of stablecoin market caps could validate the upward momentum. From mid-October to mid-April, major stablecoins (USDT, USDC, DAI, BUSD, USDP, TUSD) experienced a 25% increase in market caps, reflecting higher trading volumes and investor confidence.

However, this growth has stalled in the past four weeks. Santiment emphasizes the importance of monitoring stablecoin market caps, as they may indicate Bitcoin's next move, whether it reaches a new all-time high or drops below $60,000.

1) Ethereum (ETH)

Ethereum is a decentralized platform enabling the creation and execution of smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps) without downtime, fraud, or interference. Its robust smart contract functionality allows developers to create self-executing contracts with terms directly written into code.

Amid the market surge, the Ethereum price rebounded from $2875 to reach $3036. If bullish momentum persists, ETH could rise another 8.5% to retest the $3300 resistance. As of press time, Ethereum has a market cap of $364.8 billion, while trading volume has declined by 6.5% to $14.3 billion. For Ethereum investors seeking confirmation of recovery, the price must break above the key resistance level, potentially setting the stage for targets of $3730 and $4010.

2) Cardano (ADA)

Cardano is a blockchain platform emphasizing sustainability, scalability, and interoperability. Its peer-reviewed research and evidence-based approach make it unique in its scientific development process.

The Cardano price has risen consistently for three days, increasing from $0.42 to $0.487, registering a 14.3% growth. The upswing, supported by increased trading volume, has broken the resistance trendline of a month-long descending triangle. Currently, Cardano has a market cap of $17.34 billion, maintaining its position as the tenth-largest cryptocurrency. If the breakout holds, the ADA price could extend its recovery to $0.52 and $0.56.

3) Pepe Coin (PEPE)

Pepe Coin (PEPE) is a meme-based cryptocurrency inspired by the popular internet meme, Pepe the Frog. By incorporating NFTs, Pepe Coin taps into the growing market for unique digital collectibles, enhancing its value proposition.