Bitcoin falls on Hawkish Fed comments, other cryptos too follow suit
Key Highlights
BTC started to decline after hitting a one-week high. Hawkish comments from Fed Chairman dragged riskier assets like Bitcoin and stocks.
Technical Analysis
Intraday trend – Bearish
On the daily chart, the pair is trading below Tenken-Sen ($40,763), Kijun-sen ($43,390), and Ichimoku Kumo cloud ($40,637). Bitcoin hit an intraday high of $40,237 and is currently trading around $40,483.
Major support is seen at $39,500. Any violation below that level may take the pair to the April 18th low of $38,547 / $37,000 / $34,000.
The pair is facing a hurdle near the 38.2% fib at $43,391. Any surge past targets $43,500 / $44,000 / $46,200.
RSI – Weak
A possible strategy could be buy on dips around $40,000 with SL around $37,000 for TP of $50,000.
ETH/USD Daily Outlook
Key Highlights
Ethereum once again declined after a minor jump above 200-day EMA. It hits a low of $2,940 and is currently trading around $3,006.95.
On the 4hours chart, the pair is trading below Tenken-Sen ($3,059), Kijun-sen ($3,029.87), and Ichimoku Kumo cloud ($3,046).
Major support is seen at $2,940, any breach below can drag the pair to $2,880 / $2,800. A decline below $2,800 confirms the start of a minor bearish trend. A dip to $2,650 / $2,490 is possible.
The immediate resistance is around $3,170-$3,180. A daily close above can take the pair to $3,270 / $3,310 / $3,400.
RSI – Bullish
A possible option could be long on dips around $2,940 with SL around $2,865 for TP of $3,500.
Cryptocurrency chart for April 22: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB TradingView
XRP/USD Outlook
Intraday trend – Bearish
Key support – $0.70, $0.50
Key Resistance – $0.8000, $0.9150
XRP’s price trades weak for the third consecutive day. Any breach below $0.6800 can take the pair to $0.6000/$0.500, it is currently trading around $0.72634. Short-term trend reversal only if it breaches $0.9200.
A possible strategy could be sell on rallies around $0.7600 with SL around $0.805 for a TP of $0.6000.
BNB/USD Outlook
Intraday Trend- Neutral
Key Support- $390, $360
Key Resistance- $432
BNB/USD consolidates in a narrow range between $391.40 and $431 for the past ten days. Any daily close above $432 confirms a bullish continuation. A jump to $460/$500 is possible, it is currently trading at around $408.70. Short-term trend reversal only if it breaks $506.
A possible option could be long on dips around $400 with SL around $370 for a TP of $460/$500.
Bitcoin Support / Resistance
Resistance
R1- $41,700 R2- $43,000 R3- $46,200
Support
S1- $37,000 S2- $34,000 S3- $30,000
Ethereum Support / Resistance
Resistance
R1- $3,170 R2- $3,275 R3- $3,350
Support
S1- $2,940 S2- $2,880 S3- $2,800
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The content of this article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. It’s important to perform your own research and consider seeking advice from an independent financial professional before making any investment decisions.
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Crypto Outlook Bearish After Fed Comments
Bitcoin (BTC/USD) Analysis
Bitcoin falls on Hawkish Fed comments, other cryptos too follow suit
Key Highlights
BTC started to decline after hitting a one-week high. Hawkish comments from Fed Chairman dragged riskier assets like Bitcoin and stocks.
Technical Analysis
Intraday trend – Bearish
On the daily chart, the pair is trading below Tenken-Sen ($40,763), Kijun-sen ($43,390), and Ichimoku Kumo cloud ($40,637). Bitcoin hit an intraday high of $40,237 and is currently trading around $40,483.
Major support is seen at $39,500. Any violation below that level may take the pair to the April 18th low of $38,547 / $37,000 / $34,000.
The pair is facing a hurdle near the 38.2% fib at $43,391. Any surge past targets $43,500 / $44,000 / $46,200.
RSI – Weak
A possible strategy could be buy on dips around $40,000 with SL around $37,000 for TP of $50,000.
ETH/USD Daily Outlook
Key Highlights
Ethereum once again declined after a minor jump above 200-day EMA. It hits a low of $2,940 and is currently trading around $3,006.95.
On the 4hours chart, the pair is trading below Tenken-Sen ($3,059), Kijun-sen ($3,029.87), and Ichimoku Kumo cloud ($3,046).
Major support is seen at $2,940, any breach below can drag the pair to $2,880 / $2,800. A decline below $2,800 confirms the start of a minor bearish trend. A dip to $2,650 / $2,490 is possible.
The immediate resistance is around $3,170-$3,180. A daily close above can take the pair to $3,270 / $3,310 / $3,400.
RSI – Bullish
A possible option could be long on dips around $2,940 with SL around $2,865 for TP of $3,500.
TradingView
XRP/USD Outlook
Intraday trend – Bearish
Key support – $0.70, $0.50
Key Resistance – $0.8000, $0.9150
XRP’s price trades weak for the third consecutive day. Any breach below $0.6800 can take the pair to $0.6000/$0.500, it is currently trading around $0.72634. Short-term trend reversal only if it breaches $0.9200.
A possible strategy could be sell on rallies around $0.7600 with SL around $0.805 for a TP of $0.6000.
BNB/USD Outlook
Intraday Trend- Neutral
Key Support- $390, $360
Key Resistance- $432
BNB/USD consolidates in a narrow range between $391.40 and $431 for the past ten days. Any daily close above $432 confirms a bullish continuation. A jump to $460/$500 is possible, it is currently trading at around $408.70. Short-term trend reversal only if it breaks $506.
A possible option could be long on dips around $400 with SL around $370 for a TP of $460/$500.
Bitcoin Support / Resistance
Resistance
R1- $41,700
R2- $43,000
R3- $46,200
Support
S1- $37,000
S2- $34,000
S3- $30,000
Ethereum Support / Resistance
Resistance
R1- $3,170
R2- $3,275
R3- $3,350
Support
S1- $2,940
S2- $2,880
S3- $2,800
See more at the Newsweek Cryptocurrency Index:
The content of this article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. It’s important to perform your own research and consider seeking advice from an independent financial professional before making any investment decisions.
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