Bitcoin Forms Bull Flag, but Ethereum’s Future Looks Uncertain, Says Peter Brandt

• Bitcoin has been getting a lot of bullish forecasts for the future from top market experts.
• Ethereum on the other hand faces skepticism as its outlook gets split forecast from market players.

Renowned trader Peter Brandt recently offered his thoughts on the crypto market, predicting a bullish scenario for Bitcoin (BTC) while voicing doubts about the future of Ethereum (ETH).

The Bitcoin Bullish Momentum

Brandt identifies a bull flag pattern on Bitcoin’s daily chart, a technical formation often indicative of a continuation of an existing uptrend. This comes after his earlier observation of a triple divergence between the Relative Strength Indicator (RSI) and Bitcoin’s price, signaling potential strength in the cryptocurrency. 

The triple divergence, noted by Brandt in the October-to-December period, involved Bitcoin making three higher highs on the daily chart while the RSI indicator concurrently recorded three corresponding lower highs in the third quarter. 

Bull flag $BTC
and
possible continuation pattern in $ETHBTC
Long live King Bitcoin pic.twitter.com/GUQekTVHu1

— Peter Brandt (@PeterLBrandt) December 20, 2023

This divergence suggests a robust bullish sentiment, fueling optimism about Bitcoin’s future performance. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is up by 2% and is trading at $43,760, boasting a market cap of $856.2 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $15.9 billion.

In contrast, Brandt paints a less optimistic picture for Ethereum. He hinted at the formation of a descending triangle pattern, typically considered bearish, and warned of a potential drop to at least $1,893 if Ethereum sees a decisive close below the lower boundary of the pattern. Notably, Ethereum is currently trading at $2,295, with a market cap of $275.9 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $10.4 billion.

Brandt has taken a critical stance on Ethereum lately, even shorting the digital currency as he anticipates a notable decline of up to 70% from its current price level. The bearish sentiment is further supported by the observation of a descending triangle on the Ethereum/Bitcoin pair’s daily chart, indicating a downward trend.

Ethereum’s Growing Addresses vs. Brandt’s Bearish Stance

Despite Brandt’s bearish outlook on Ethereum, recent data presented by market analyst Ali Martinez suggests a positive trend for the second-largest cryptocurrency might be around the corner. The number of new Ethereum addresses has been steadily rising, with a substantial surge on December 19, when a total of 99,286 new addresses were added to the protocol. This uptick in new addresses indicates growing interest and potential for price growth.

Brandt’s criticism of Ethereum stands in contrast to this data, raising questions about the divergence in opinions within the crypto community regarding Ethereum’s future trajectory.

Just as Brandt offers a positive outlook for Bitcoin, other figures in the crypto space, such as Michael Saylor and Arthur Hayes, provide even more bullish predictions. Saylor believes that Bitcoin’s future worth could reach $1 million per coin, citing the upcoming Bitcoin halving event and the potential introduction of a spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund as catalysts for increased demand and value appreciation.

Similarly, Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, predicted a staggering $1 million value for Bitcoin, driven by a historic monetary pivot in 2024 by Wall Street and the Federal Reserve. This projection, while bold, aligns with the evolving global regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, suggesting a potential paradigm shift in the nascent crypto economy.