Bitcoin, Ether Remain Steady, But Analysts Have Bearish Price Predictions

CoinDesk
CoinDesk

18 Sep 2023 9:27 AM

Bitcoin traded just under $26,700 and ether exchanged hands at $1,630 as of Asian afternoon hours Monday, adding just 0.5% in the past 24 hours....

  • Major token prices, including bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH), remained relatively stable over the weekend.
  • Interest-rate decisions later in the week may introduce downward pressure on prices.
  • Overall capitalization in the crypto market grew by just 0.4% in the past 24 hours.
  • Crypto futures liquidations were at their lowest level since mid-August, while open interest grew 4%, indicating low sentiment.
  • Bitcoin traded just under $26,700 and ether at $1,630, with both seeing minimal gains in the past 24 hours.
  • Toncoin (TON) experienced losses, dropping 1% in the past 24 hours, potentially due to profit-taking after a significant increase last week.
  • Traders are anticipating key decisions in traditional markets that could have a bearish impact on the crypto environment.
  • Rate decisions from the central banks of the U.K. and U.S. are expected later in the week, and any hardening in tone could negatively affect investor sentiment.

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