Cryptocurrencies Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Pendle & Ethereum — Asian Wrap 08 August

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Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC, ETH, XRP rally as Trump moves to allow crypto in 401(k) plans

Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) prices are approaching their key resistance levels on Friday after rallying by 2%, 6% and 11%, respectively, in the previous day. This surge in the top three cryptocurrencies comes after reports emerged on Thursday that the United States President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order that will pave the way for the inclusion of alternative assets, including crypto, in US 401(k) retirement accounts.

Crypto Market Gainers: PENDLE, MNT, AERO flip bullish with double-double gains

Pendle edges higher by over 2% at press time on Friday, extending the 25% surge from Thursday. The recovery run hits the highest price since January 7, targeting the year-to-date high of $5.59. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) line crosses above its signal line, flashing a buy signal as bullish momentum resurfaces. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 66 on the daily chart, rising towards the overbought zone, which indicates heightened buying pressure.

Ethereum Price Forecast: SharpLink plans $200 million treasury boost as ETH outperformance continues

Ethereum (ETH) is up 4% on Thursday following SharpLink Gaming's (SBET) $200 million stock offering, of which it intends to use the proceeds to purchase additional ETH. Ethereum treasury firm SharpLink Gaming revealed it entered into a purchase agreement with estimated gross proceeds of $200 million to increase its ETH acquisition.

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Ripple and Stellar outlook: XRP and XLM tumble as technical outlook deteriorates

Ripple and Stellar extend their declines, trading below $1.06 and $0.165, respectively, as selling pressure intensifies. In addition, weakening technical structures and bearish derivatives metrics suggest the correction for both altcoins could deepen if key support levels fail to hold.

Crypto Market Overview: Pi Network, Uniswap lead gains as Bitcoin steadies at $64,000

Bitcoin trades above $64,000 on Thursday, testing the bullish breakout of its 50-day Exponential Moving Average near $64,660. Mild recovery in BTC lifts altcoins, with Pi Network and Uniswap emerging as top performers over the last 24 hours.

Bitcoin stalls despite strong market activity across traditional assets

Bitcoin remained subdued while stocks edged higher and gold lower, suggesting the market is trapped between weakening institutional demand and growing signs of seller exhaustion, according to a Glassnode report on Wednesday.

Hashdex Bitcoin ETF to shut down following low liquidity

Hashdex Asset Management stated on Wednesday that it will liquidate and close the Hashdex Bitcoin ETF (DEFI), due to low assets under management, limited liquidity and operating costs. The fund managed approximately $14.7 million in assets as of July 30, according to a statement on Wednesday.

Bitcoin: Bulls hold the line

Bitcoin (BTC) edges slightly lower, trading at $64,300 at the time of writing on Friday but holding firmly above a key support zone. US-listed spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) support BTC as they continued to attract institutional flows through Thursday, pointing to the fourth consecutive week of net inflows.