Technical Analysis

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Technical analysis is a widely used methodology in the world of cryptocurrencies, encompassing the evaluation of various factors to predict price movements and make informed investment decisions. It involves analyzing historical price data, trading volume, and market trends to identify patterns and trends that may repeat in the future. By utilizing statistical tools and chart patterns, technical analysis aims to provide insights into potential price direction and timing. For individuals involved in the crypto space, technical analysis serves as a valuable tool to understand market sentiment and make informed trading decisions. Companies and protocols within the blockchain networks also employ technical analysis to assess market conditions and optimize their strategies. Moreover, crypto exchanges utilize technical analysis to provide users with comprehensive trading tools and indicators, enabling them to make data-driven decisions.

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Crypto Traders Might Want to Track Ether 'Slippage' Indicator. Here's Why
Hyblock's slippage indicator has consistently marked short-term trend changes in the second-largest cryptocurrency this year.
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Bitcoin Sees Little Boost From Fitch Downgrade, Slumps on Binance Contagion
Correlations between movements in the crypto and stocks have turned negative of late.
Binance worries snuff out bitcoin's rally attempt (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin Looking Oversold, but Any Bounce Could Be Disappointing
Any macro catalysts for bitcoin may have to wait until after Labor Day.
Bitcoin may be oversold, but any bounce could be muted (Getty Images)

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Bitcoin’s Shrugs Off Positive Economic Data as Slow-Moving July Continues
Further confirmation of a slowdown in inflation failed to push prices higher on Thursday.
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Bitcoin is Behaving as the Uncorrelated Asset That Some Investors Want, if Only Its Price Would Increase
Bitcoin’s recent decoupling from traditional finance keeps it on the sidelines as other asset prices have surged.
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Bitcoin Risks Deeper Price Losses Below 50-Day Average: Analysts
A break below the 50-day simple moving average would shift the focus to long-term support near $25,200, one analyst said.
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Bitcoin Breaks Below Key Technical Indicator, but Appears Poised to Continue Its Flat Trajectory
Wednesday’s Federal Reserve likely decision to raise the interest rate 25 basis points appears to be priced into crypto markets
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Bitcoin, Ether Headed Toward Losing Months in Usually Upbeat July
BTC could suffer its second monthly downturn of 2023, while ether seems headed for its first losing month.
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Initial Jobless Claims Suggest Continued Fed Tightening, but Investors Appear Unfazed
Bitcoin investors have been unmoved by recent macroeconomic data. Muted reactions suggest that they’ve already priced in much of what has occurred
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