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Cryptocurrencies Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Solana and Ethereum Classic – European Wrap 20 January

Bitcoin Weekly Forecast: Assessing shift in BTC’s narrative and critical levels to watch

Bitcoin (BTC) price shows a clear surge in buying pressure that has shifted the landscape from bearish to bullish, albeit for the short term. Regardless, investors are cautious and torn between discerning what phase of the cycle BTC is in.

BTC/USDT 1-day chart

Solana could destroy Ethereum alternatives with its massive surge in activity on the SOL blockchain

Solana, an Ethereum alternative blockchain, has witnessed a spike in the daily active SOL accounts and transactions on its network. The altcoin is working on dissociating itself from the FTX exchange collapse and “Sam coin” narrative.

Number of Solana transactions by day (As of Jan 19)

Ethereum Classic Price Forecast: ETC not reflecting fallout from Genesis bankruptcy

Ethereum Classic (ETC) is currently holding near $20 after reality kicked in this week with several central bankers coming out and setting the record straight in terms of inflation, growth outlook and recession possibilities. To make matters worse for cryptocurrencies, this morning in Hong Kong crypto broker Genesis filed for bankruptcy after trying to negotiate with its creditors since November for an alternative way out.

he $20 psychological level needs to be given up for now.

ETC/USD daily chart

 

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