Bitcoin Price Recovery Rests On Crucial $86.2k Resistance, But What’s Next for Ether and XRP?

Bitcoin (BTC) price fluctuations have affected bull traders following recent outflows. The general market downturn has impacted trading volumes in the top crypto assets and altcoins. However, a turning point is on the horizon as bulls rally on key support levels. At the time of writing, Bitcoin’s price had increased by 1% to $84,860 over the past day.

Crypto Analyst Flag Bull Signals

On-chain data shows Bitcoin’s price slowly gaining momentum after its recent slip below the $85k mark. Crypto trader, Ali Martinez, wrote on X that BTC faces two key moving averages ahead. If broken, the 200-day moving average at $86,200 could mark a significant shift in confidence. The 50-day MA at $88,300 could also be surpassed as short-term holders limit sales.

Last month, the crypto market faced a rocky patch that led to crashing prices. Low trader sentiments dominated patterns as seen in inflows to centralized exchanges and short-term trading techniques. Amid fears of a tighter bear market, CryptoQuant analyst Bilal Huseynov explained that a realized Death Cross with present metrics could usher in a downward trend to $75k.

On the flip side, the resistance around the moving averages will likely be broken with new transfers to other custodians, signaling long-term holding. Several whales have accumulated Bitcoin alongside similar transfers from retail holders in the last two weeks. Notably, short-term holders only sent 6,300 BTC to Binance. 

“The short-term SOPR chart and the UTXO Age Band for holders between 1 to 3 months indicate a decrease in selling pressure by this group. These holders, who form an essential part of short-term investors, appear to show reduced activity in the market after taking profits from their short-term trades of 1-3 months. This can be observed in the decrease in Bitcoin moved by them as well as in the short-term SOPR chart.” CryptoQuant’s researchers added.

Wider Market Recovery Ahead?

If Bitcoin breaks those key resistance levels, the crypto market will record a bullish swing. The price crash was due to macro events, and with recent positives, altcoin prices look set to gain momentum alongside Bitcoin.

Ethereum (ETH) gained 0.5% as bulls ignited toward the $2k level. If the asset beats the mark, it will support institutional investors. XRP’s prospects remain sharp as multiple analysts have backed a drive above $5 amid spot ETF speculations in the United States.