Top 3 Price Prediction Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple: BTC could break down unless conditions change

• Bitcoin price downward trend persists post-ascending trendline breach, with a critical support level at $26,012. Possible decline to $20,000 unless conditions change.
• Ethereum price breach of trendline signals a potential 27% decline to $1,200, supported by EMA crossover and bearish indicators.
• Ripple price retracement after SEC case resolution suggests further decline. Indicators point to $0.411 and $0.287 support levels.

Bitcoin (BTC) price could break down unless conditions change. If not, altcoins will bear the brunt, starting with Ethereum (ETH) due to its correlation with BTC. Meanwhile, Ripple (XRP) price remains in the woods. 

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Bitcoin price could slump further unless conditions change

Bitcoin (BTC) price signals the continuation of a downward trend as prices shifted onto a bearish trajectory after breaking below the ascending trendline. Since the start of the year, price movements have adhered to an ascending channel following a substantial consolidation period. However, by market capitalization, the leading cryptocurrency underwent another consolidation phase in late July.

Notably, last week, Bitcoin price breached this consolidation, descending beneath the lower boundary of the ascending channel, thereby instigating a bearish sentiment.

The pivotal support level of $26,012 holds significance, having previously functioned as a robust resistance threshold. A breach and subsequent close beneath this level would contribute to the existing downward trend, potentially propelling prices toward the critical psychological milestone of $20,000. This equates to a decline of approximately 23% from the current price level.

In conjunction, the Awesome Oscillator (AO) histograms provide clear support for the downward trajectory, evidenced by the prevalence of red and elongated bodies. Similarly, the Williams Percentage R Indicator operates within the oversold range of -80, indicating persistent short-position opportunities.

However, the Exponential Moving Averages (EMA) positioning introduces an exciting facet. With the 50-period EMA situated above the 100-period EMA, there are indications of potential positive movements. This implies the possibility for a minor price retracement before an eventual breach of the critical $26,000 support.

The more prudent approach, therefore, would involve awaiting price confirmation below the $26,000 level before considering entry into a short position.

BTC/USD 1-day chart

Conversely, a resurgence by sidelined investors could restore Bitcoin price into the bullish technical formation, with the potential to breach the $30,699 resistance level.

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Ethereum price could fall amid bearish indicators

Ethereum (ETH) price shows an impending downward trajectory, substantiated by the breach of the ascending trendline. The breach has also led to a dip below the critical support level of $1,687. This development has paved the way for a potential 27% price reduction, potentially reaching the psychological benchmark of $1,200, with intermediate support of $1,366.

Additional technical indicators reinforce these observations. The higher EMA 100 has recently intersected with the lower EMA 50 from a downward perspective, signifying a bearish market trend. Similarly, the histograms of the AO have transitioned to red, with robust bodies positioned beneath the zero line, indicative of heightened selling pressure.

Given this scenario, traders could consider initiating short positions in the market after a confirmed closure below the $1,620 level.

ETH/USD 1-day chat

On the other hand, the position of the RSI within the oversold region points to a forthcoming price reversal. If momentum is nurtured, Ethereum price could steadily restore above the $1,687 support level and elevate above the ascending trendline in a highly bullish case. Such a move would increase the chances of a continued uptrend, with a decisive foray above $2,029 confirming the uptrend.

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Ripple price eyes key levels as the downtrend continues

Ripple (XRP) price reflects a significant retracement of the recent gains accrued after the favorable resolution of the SEC case. At present, indications of a continued downward trajectory are becoming apparent. The current price movement follows the path delineated by the 200-period Exponential Moving Average (EMA).

The broader context conveyed by various indicators suggests a likelihood of further price depreciation, potentially reaching the $0.411 level. This level holds significance as the second support threshold, coinciding with the lower boundary of the channel (denoted by the blue color) initiated in June. Should this level prove inadequate in upholding the value of XRP, an extended descent toward the $0.287 level becomes probable, signifying a substantial decline of approximately 45% from the current price.

An analysis of the MACD histograms shows the continuation of the southerly trajectory, substantiated by the histograms consistently manifesting in the negative region below the zero line. Furthermore, the Stochastic Oscillator's northward orientation corroborates the prevailing bearish sentiment.

Following this analysis, the recommended course of action involves waiting for confirmation of price closure below the descending grey trendline before considering entry into a short position.

XRP/USDT 1-day chart

Conversely, a descending grey trendline offers preliminary support to the cryptocurrency pair, possibly facilitating a brief retracement. If the Ripple price sustains above this line, the odds of a move north increase. However, invalidation of the current bearish outlook would only occur once XRP surpasses the upper boundary of the chart pattern.

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