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Bitcoin Closes CME Gap as CPI Worries Weigh on Risk Assets

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Key points: Bitcoin retreats to near $106,000 as gold struggles to find support after major daily losses. BTC price action continues low-time frame liquidity games after failing to hold support higher. CPI week begins to take its toll on crypto and risk assets. Bitcoin (BTC) stuck to $108,000 after Wednesday’s Wall Street open as gold sought new lows. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView Bitcoin vs. gold celebrations cut short as price U-turns Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView tracked volatile BTC price action after a trip to $106,100 earlier…

Ethereum Price Faces Rejection Near Resistance Zone — Risk Of Deeper Correction Rises

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Ethereum price started a recovery wave above $3,950. ETH failed to clear $4,050 and recently started a fresh decline below $4,000. Ethereum started a fresh recovery above $3,880 and $3,980. The price is trading below $3,950 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $3,960 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it trades below $3,840. Ethereum Price Fails Again Ethereum price started a decent recovery wave above the…

Developer Warns Paradigm Poses Centralization Risk Over Ethereum

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Ethereum developer Federico Carrone says the growing influence of corporations such as Paradigm on the network could be  “tail risk” for the Ethereum ecosystem. In a post on Sunday, the Ethereum core dev, who goes by “Fede’s intern” on X, argued that while Paradigm has “created valuable things for the community,” he is worried about the growing influence of a venture fund whose ultimate goals are driven by profit and influence. “I’ve been saying for the past two years that the influence of @paradigm within Ethereum could become a relevant…

Ripple Leads $1B Fundraise for XRP Hoard But Risk of $2 Test Remains

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Key takeaways: XRP price dropped 8.75% on Friday despite Ripple’s $1 billion acquisition plans. A drop toward the $2 support level is possible in the coming days, as bulls pin their hopes on a rebound. Ripple is reportedly planning to raise $1 billion to purchase XRP (XRP) for its own digital asset treasury. This move could make it the world’s largest corporate holder of this top-five cryptocurrency. However, XRP bulls largely ignored the news on Friday, with the price falling 8.75% after the Oct. 17 announcement, while continuing its prevailing…

Ethereum Price At Risk – Momentum Fades As Bears Target Fresh Lows Ahead

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Ethereum price failed to extend gains above $4,600 and declined. ETH is now moving lower and might extend losses below $4,400 in the short term. Ethereum started a downside correction below $4,600 and $4,550. The price is trading below $4,550 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a short-term rising channel forming with support at $4,460 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it trades below $4,400. Ethereum Price Dips Again Ethereum price extended gains above $4,620 and…

Boon For Crypto Markets, Risk Assets

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Japan’s newly elected prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, may bring fresh political momentum for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies, as her victory drove the country’s benchmark Nikkei index to an all-time high. Japan’s Nikkei index rose 4.75% on Monday to a new all-time high close of 47,734.04, according to TradingView. The rally followed Takaichi’s election on Saturday, setting her up to become Japan’s first female prime minister when she takes office on Oct. 15. Takaichi is widely regarded as pro-growth, supporting low interest rates, tax cuts and large-scale economic stimulus. Her stance…

Crypto Allocation of up to 4% Ok in Higher Risk Portfolios

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Financial services giant Morgan Stanley issued guidelines for crypto allocations in multi-asset portfolios, recommending a “conservative” approach in an October Global Investment Committee (GIC) report to investment advisors. Analysts at Morgan Stanley recommended up to a 4% allocation for cryptocurrencies in “Opportunistic Growth” portfolios, which are structured for higher risks and higher returns.  The analysts also recommended up to a 2% allocation for “Balanced Growth” portfolios featuring a more moderate risk profile. However, the report recommended a 0% allocation for portfolios oriented toward wealth preservation and income. The authors wrote:…

XRP Price Faces 25% Drawdown Risk, But This Technical Point Is Key

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The XRP price is positioned at a pivotal level that will determine the next trend to play out from here. This was highlighted by crypto analyst, The Alchemist Trader, in a TradingView post that shared notable insights into the current price action of the cryptocurrency. The crypto analyst also explained that there are technical points that will determine the next move, and depending on how bears and bulls perform, there could either be a lot of gains or major losses. The Three Key Points To Watch With the XRP price…

BTC Eyes $115K Rally But CME Gap Risk Lingers

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Key takeaways: Bitcoin rallied 4.5% in 48 hours, reclaiming $114,000. A reset in BTC’s open interest points to healthier upside after long de-leveraging. A CME gap near $111,300 remains a short-term risk to bullish momentum. Bitcoin (BTC) price rallied 4.5% in less than 48 hours, retesting $114,000 on Monday. The recovery followed last week’s sharp correction between Monday and Saturday, where data indicated the pullback was less about aggressive shorting and more about longs de-leveraging to set up a cleaner base for future upside. Bitcoin one-day chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView Between…

XRP Price Struggles to Hold – Fresh Decline Risk Grows for the Token

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Aayush Jindal, a luminary in the world of financial markets, whose expertise spans over 15 illustrious years in the realms of Forex and cryptocurrency trading. Renowned for his unparalleled proficiency in providing technical analysis, Aayush is a trusted advisor and senior market expert to investors worldwide, guiding them through the intricate landscapes of modern finance with his keen insights and astute chart analysis. From a young age, Aayush exhibited a natural aptitude for deciphering complex systems and unraveling patterns. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity for understanding market dynamics, he embarked…