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Historically accurate ‘momentum indicator’ hints at possible Bitcoin breakout ahead

Bitcoin (BTC) could see a “massive bullish move” if a classic trigger from the 2021 bull run repeats this week. In a tweet on Dec. 16, on-chain analyst Matthew Hyland, known by the Twitter handle Parabolic Matt, drew attention to Bitcoin’s momentum indicator. Momentum indicator hints at potential “massive bullish move” While still under $50,000,…
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Analyst lists 21 factors calling for Bitcoin price upside — But just 4 bearish signals

Bitcoin (BTC) traders may be experiencing some “extreme panic,” but one analyst argues that practically all the technical metrics point to price upside. Speaking to Cointelegraph on Dec. 16, Filbfilb, co-founder of trading platform Decentrader, listed more than 20 signs that bullish momentum should be next for Bitcoin. “Enough there” for a Bitcoin upside breakout…
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Bitcoin rallies above $49K following Fed FOMC announcement of rate hikes in 2022

Bitcoin (BTC) climbed by over $2,000 on Dec. 15 as markets quickly reacted to news that the United States Federal Reserve would raise interest rates and curtail its bond-buying program starting in 2022. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView “Kind of what we were thinking” Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD hitting…
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Bitcoin struggles to hold $47K as Fed meeting adds to ‘extreme’ BTC market panic

Bitcoin (BTC) sought cues from the United States Federal Reserve on Dec. 14 as markets waited anxiously for news on policy.  BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView BTC higher lows remain safe Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD continuing in a range around $47,000 as Wall St. opened on Dec. 15. The…
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Bitcoin sheds ‘dumb money’ as retail buys most BTC since March 2020 crash

Bitcoin (BTC) is back in fashion for regular investors at $48,000 as data confirms the biggest buying spree since March 2020. In a tweet on Dec. 14, statistician Willy Woo eyed a key trend which had previously been absent from the Bitcoin market for over 18 months. Retail adds BTC like it’s March 2020 After…
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Dogecoin gains 25% after Elon Musk confirms Tesla will accept DOGE for merchandise

Dogecoin (DOGE) saw a sudden price increase on Dec. 14 after Elon Musk announced that Tesla would begin accepting it for some purchases. DOGE/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bittrex). Source: TradingView Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed DOGE/USD climbing over 25% to become the only major cryptocurrency to deliver gains on the day. The meme-based…
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Bitcoin price dip may end Wednesday as Bitfinex bids hint at Fed ‘buy the news’ plans

Bitcoin (BTC) could see its last day of downside as buyers line up to cash in on Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting. On Dec. 14, bids began increasing on major exchange Bitfinex in a conspicuous sign that the market believes BTC/USD is destined to gain. Time to “sell the rumor, buy the news”? The Fed will…
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Bitcoin loses $48K on Wall Street open as trader warns altcoins look ‘REKT’ against BTC

Bitcoin (BTC) declined into the Wall Street open on Dec. 13 as stocks came off Friday’s record close. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD diving below $48,000 to reach multi-day lows at the time of writing. Equities had been tipped to add to all-time highs prior…
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‘Monster bull move’ means whales could secure the next Bitcoin price surge

Bitcoin (BTC) whales are the center of attention this week as buying and selling habits split the BTC price narrative. New findings from on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant show derivatives investors leading the way when it comes to bullish bets on Bitcoin. “Sick” BTC price indicator favors bulls The second half of November produced a marked…
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‘I think BTC is ready’ — 5 things to watch in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin (BTC) starts a new week on familiar ground below $50,000 but anticipation is building for major disruption to begin. After a fresh push above $50,000 ended in rejection, BTC/USD is keeping traders guessing till the last when it comes to near-term price action — including the end-of-year close. With just two weeks to go,…
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