Bitcoin Falls Below $28K; More Correction Ahead for BTC Price?

CoingapePubblicato 2023-08-18Pubblicato ultima volta 2023-08-18

Introduzione

Bitcoin’s recent dip below $28,000 has caught the attention of investors and market analysts. Currently, Bitcoin price is trading at $27,966 according to Coingape, the cryptocurrency is facing a challenging week as it grapples with the risk of further losses.
Will Next Support Hold for BTC Price?
Despite trading sideways for an extended period, Bitcoin’s stability is now threatened. The current support level is $27,718.15, while the resistance level is $29,192.26. With a 24-hour trading volume of $21,294,148,208, Bitcoin has seen a 3.75% drop in the last day. Despite the dip, Bitcoin remains the top-ranked cryptocurrency, boasting a live market cap of $543,844,429,644.

BTC/USD 1-day price chart, Source, Coinmarketcap

The release of the latest Federal Reserve minutes on August 16th has further sharpened the focus of Bitcoin bears, with buy-side interest declining and sending BTC/USD to near two-month lows of $28,300.

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Analyst Reveals The Chances Of Bitcoin Price Crashing Again

Analyst Sykodelic argues that the probability of Bitcoin experiencing another significant price crash has substantially decreased. This conclusion is based on a key technical indicator: the weekly Relative Strength Index (RSI) has broken above a descending trendline after falling to historic lows in Q1 2026, a rare event that has only occurred three times in Bitcoin's history. This bullish RSI breakout suggests the chances of Bitcoin revisiting new price lows are now very slim. This technical signal is supported by multiple converging bottom indicators and broader market data. Bitcoin exchange reserves have dropped to seven-year lows, while large investors are accumulating over $2 billion worth of BTC. Furthermore, spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen strong net inflows in March and April 2026. Despite this optimistic outlook, the analyst emphasizes the importance of watching how Bitcoin closes the current week. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading around $75,818.

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Analyst Reveals The Chances Of Bitcoin Price Crashing Again

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Conversation with Bitwise Advisor: From K-Shaped Economy to AI Taking Jobs, How Can Bitcoin Save the Younger Generation?

Jeff Park, a macro strategist and advisor at Bitwise, argues that the traditional financial system is broken, particularly for young generations. He describes a "K-shaped economy" where asset inflation enriches the wealthy while leaving others behind, with unaffordable housing as a key symptom. Park explains that real estate is often a depreciating asset due to maintenance costs and taxes, yet it remains unattainable for many young people due to distorted demand from global capital flows. He proposes Bitcoin as a superior store of value—scarce, portable, and free from maintenance costs or excessive taxation. By diverting capital away from real estate, Bitcoin could help lower housing prices and increase accessibility. Park also discusses the decline of traditional "smart investing" (e.g., value stocks) and the rise of "ideological investing" in non-correlated assets like crypto, luxury goods, and collectibles. On AI, Park warns it could trigger extreme social inequality by eliminating jobs while boosting corporate profits. He believes this will push younger generations toward Bitcoin, not only as a hedge but also as a symbol of decentralization and data sovereignty—offering an alternative to centralized AI systems that use personal data without fair compensation. He advises a diversified portfolio with Bitcoin as a core holding to hedge against currency devaluation and systemic risk.

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Conversation with Bitwise Advisor: From K-Shaped Economy to AI Taking Jobs, How Can Bitcoin Save the Younger Generation?

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Breaking: OpenAI Loses Key Figure, Father of Sora Departs, Turmoil Continues on the Eve of IPO

OpenAI is undergoing significant internal turmoil ahead of its planned IPO, marked by high-profile executive departures and strategic shifts. Key figures including Sora project lead Bill Peebles and Chief Product Officer Kevin Weil have announced their exits. The company is consolidating projects, discontinuing standalone products like the research tool Prism and integrating it into Codex, while also halting the video project Sora. Simultaneously, CEO Sam Altman faces renewed allegations of conflicts of interest. Reports reveal he attempted to have OpenAI invest in his personal ventures, such as nuclear fusion company Helion and space firm Stoke Space, raising internal concerns about transparency and governance. These moves come as OpenAI, valued at around $850 billion, shifts from rapid expansion to focusing resources on core priorities like enterprise products and AGI development, under pressure from competitors and the upcoming IPO.

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Bitcoin Mining Network Collapsing Into AI At Record Pace, Analyst Warns

Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards warns that Bitcoin mining companies are rapidly pivoting to AI, with mining revenue expected to plunge from 90% to just 30% within 2-3 years. Major public miners have announced significant shifts into AI compute, though currently AI contributes only about 13% of their revenue on average. However, by 2027-2028, most companies target AI becoming their primary income source. Stocks of miners targeting over 80% AI revenue have surged over 500% on average, far outperforming others. This transition may be weakening energy allocation to Bitcoin's network, as evidenced by a recent decline in the Bitcoin hashrate. Despite this, Bitcoin's price remains strong at around $76,200, up 5.5% over the past week. Edwards concludes that the world's largest computing network is "collapsing into AI at record pace."

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Bitcoin Mining Network Collapsing Into AI At Record Pace, Analyst Warns

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Ethereum Showcases Dominance, Claiming No.1 Spot In Global Validator Network Spread

Ethereum has solidified its dominance by achieving the top position in global validator network distribution, a key indicator of decentralization. With approximately 921,500 validators, Ethereum far surpasses competitors like Cardano, which has only 2,900. This broad participation enhances the network's security, resilience, and role as a foundational layer for decentralized applications (dApps). Meanwhile, Ethereum's price is poised for a potential upward move, with key resistance levels at $2,900–$3,050. A break above $3,050 could signal a strong trend reversal, while support rests at $1,800. Investors are advised to watch these levels for confirmation of Ethereum's next major price direction.

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