Bitcoin Calms During Chinese New Year

FXOpen

Cryptocurrencies stayed more or less range-bound during the past few days. A larger factor contributing to this were the Chinese New Year holidays. Bitcoin is currently quoted at $378.01, not even 50 cents above its price this time last week. Meanwhile Litecoin is trading at $3.08 dollars per coin, practically unchanged for the week.

Bitcoin Volatility Eases Into the Chinese New Year

We’ve seen  a noticeable drop in daily volatility during the past few days. Most of the largest bitcoin exchanges are based in China/Hong Kong and they’ve announced that USD deposits will not be processed until next Monday, February 15th. Deposits in Chinese Yuan will continue to be processed, albeit at a slower pace.

BTCUSDH1-fev9

It’s hard to say if the current ranges will continue into next week. But periods of low volatility like these are usually followed by bursts of activity and breakouts, so let’s get prepared by looking at some of the important levels.

Although most of the downward momentum has been lost during the past few weeks of range-bound movement, Bitcoin is still technically in a downtrend. To end it, the bears will need to make a decisive break of the $392.50 swing high (marked on the chart above). Above here we have a potentially strong resistance at the round $400 dollars level. The hurdle to jump-start a new uptrend stands a bit higher at $425.50 dollars per coin.

On the downside, a strong support has formed around the $365 dollars figure. A decisive breakdown below this level could open the door toward the $350 dollars swing low reached last month. This is another strong support. More levels on the lower end can be found at the support area near $300-$310 dollars, followed by the round $250 dollars figure.

Litecoin Barely Changed This Week

Litecoin is trading barely changed this week. Compared to last Tuesday, prices have moved lower by only $0.17 cents, from $3.0866 to $3.0849, a move of around 0.05 percent. Let’s take a look at some of the important levels for Litecoin.

LTCUSDH4-fev9

The downtrend in LTC prices could be over if the $3.18 swing high is decisively broken. Above here we find resistance at $3.33 dollars, followed by the $3.43 swing high. A clean break above here may start a new uptrend for Litecoin. We have more resistance on the way up at $3.50, $3.65 and $3.82 dollars per coin.

On the other end, some support can be found at the $3 dollars round figure. But this is followed by a much stronger support in the form of a triple bottom formation around $2.88-$2.89 dollars per coin. A decisive break of this support area could lead to more losses towards $2.70 and $2.50 dollars per coin.

FXOpen offers the world's most popular cryptocurrency CFDs*, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. Floating spreads, 1:2 leverage, 30% margin call, 0.01 lot minimum transaction size with no maximum — at your service. Open your trading account now or learn more about crypto CFD trading with FXOpen.

*At FXOpen UK and FXOpen AU, Cryptocurrency CFDs are only available for trading by those clients categorised as Professional clients under FCA Rules and Professional clients under ASIC Rules respectively. They are not available for trading by Retail clients.

This article represents the opinion of the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand only. It is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation with respect to products and services provided by the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand, nor is it to be considered financial advice.

Latest from Cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrency Prices Rise on SEC Rumours Market Analysis: Bitcoin Sets September High BTC/USD Analysis: Bulls Lose Progress Amid SEC Defeat Bitcoin Trading Volumes Fell to a Minimum of 4 Years BTC/USD Price Analysis: RSI Drops to Lowest Since March 2020

Latest articles

Forex Analysis

Market Analysis: The Yen and European Currencies Headed to New Lows

The main currency pairs began the last five-day trading period of September with a new wave of growth for the American currency. Changes in the Fed's point forecast for next year provided powerful support to the dollar, which, in turn,

Forex Analysis

Market Analysis: US Federal Reserve Contemplates Future Interest Rate Hikes Amid Economic Resilience

In an intriguing turn of events, the US Federal Reserve has hinted at the possibility of yet another interest rate hike in the near future, keeping financial markets on their toes. During its September 2023 meeting, the Federal Reserve chose

Forex Analysis

USD/JPY Analysis: For the First Time This Year, the Rate Exceeds 149 Yen Per Dollar

The reason for the stable trend, as we have repeatedly pointed out, is the difference in the monetary policy of the USA and Japan. Inflation in Japan has been above 2% for more than a year, and the media are

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 60% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.