Cryptocurrency Market Update: Bitcoin must break $7,200 for a swing past $8,000

Bitcoin price opens the week above $7,100 amid calls for a lift-off above $8,000 pre-halving.
Ethereum led the recovery over the weekend testing $190 resistance but failed to sustain gains towards $200.
XRP/USD continues to underperform in comparison to Bitcoin and Ripple; stuck under $0.20.

John Isige FXStreet

The cryptocurrency renewed the bullish momentum following widespread bullish waves on Thursday last week. The weekend session encountered minor bearish forces. However, buyers across the board were keen on commencing the new week’s trading not only in the green but also positive regions. The total market capitalization has corrected upwards breaking above the $200 billion as sign that investor confidence in the market is rising.

BTC/USD opened the week’s trading above $7,100 as desired by the buyers. However, the upside has been capped at $7,200. The price is slightly in the green following a 0.46% growth on the day. The trend remains bullish but the low volatility means that rapid upward price action is unlikely in the coming sessions on Monday. The region at $7,200 happens to be a support Bitcoin embraced in May 2019. Therefore, a correction above this zone coupled with volatility and speculation surrounding the approaching halving will support further action above $8,000.

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ETH/USD is also dancing in the green after opening the session at $180 and advancing to $182 (market value). Glancing north, an intraday high has been formed at $186, marking the end of the intraday rally during the Asian session. Unlike, Bitcoin Ethereum is facing a building bearish momentum but the shrinking volatility hints that declines will be limited.

XRP/USD price action has not been as significant as the other two top cryptocurrencies; Bitcoin and Ethereum. The bullish action last week lost steam short of $0.20 while a reversal from the highs on Thursday found support above $0.1850. It is apparent that the more time the price stays under $0.20, the stronger the bearish grip becomes. Therefore, to be on the safe side, Ripple must clear the resistance at $0.20 and focus on higher hurdles at $0.25 and $0.30.

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John Isige

FXStreet

John Isige is a seasoned cryptocurrency journalist and markets analyst committed to delivering high-quality, actionable insights tailored to traders, investors, and crypto enthusiasts. He enjoys deep dives into emerging Web3 tren

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