The cryptocurrency market has been bustling with activity as of May 12 with Bitcoin leading the charge and altcoins following suit. The S&P 500 Index (SPX) and the US Dollar Index (DXY) are also playing catch-up in response to the US-China trade deal. Let’s delve deeper into the price predictions of these key players.
The Bitcoin price saw some profit booking at around $105,819, hinting at the continued activity of bears at these levels. The week began on a somewhat cautious note for Bitcoin, with prices falling below $103,000. However, the SPX and DXY saw a significant rise following the US-China trade announcement. Could this be a sign of other assets trying to catch up with Bitcoin?
Despite the uncertainty, Bitcoin enthusiasts are still adding more to their wallets. The latest addition came from Michael Saylor’s Strategy, acquiring 13,390 Bitcoin at an average price of $99,856 between May 5 and May 11. This has increased the firm’s Bitcoin holdings to 568,840.
As for the altcoins, the S&P 500 Index, US Dollar Index, Ethereum, XRP, BNB, Solana, Dogecoin, Cardano, and Sui have shown interesting trends. Let’s take a closer look at their charts to understand the support levels to watch out for.
The SPX gapped up sharply on May 12, crossing the overhead resistance at 5,800. The bears will need to fiercely defend the 5,800 level and quickly pull the price beneath the 20-day exponential moving average (5,570) to prevent an upside. Otherwise, the index might continue its upward journey towards the 6,000 level and possibly retest the all-time high at 6,147.
Bitcoin’s price has turned down from $105,819, indicating that the bears are defending the $107,000 to $109,588 zone. If the price turns down and breaks below the 20-day EMA, it signals profit booking at higher levels, which could lead to a fall to $93,000 and then to the 50-day SMA ($89,302).
Ethereum, on the other hand, is trying to sustain the price above $2,550. However, if the price skids below $2,435, the ETHUSDT pair may fall to $2,320. On the contrary, if the price turns down and breaks below $2,320, it suggests profit booking, and the pair may drop to $2,111.
Similar trends can be seen with other altcoins like XRP, BNB, Solana, Dogecoin, Cardano, and Sui. Each of these cryptocurrencies has its unique support levels and resistance that traders need to watch out for.
This article is not meant to serve as investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.
