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Cryptocurrencies Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Stellar & Crypto – European Wrap 1 August

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Bitcoin Weekly Forecast: BTC 16-day consolidation ends — fakeout or real breakdown?

Bitcoin (BTC) price closes below its lower consolidation limit at $116,000, ending a 16-day consolidation phase this week. BTC declined 3.4% so far this week, and the breakdown comes amid a steady macroeconomic backdrop, with the US Federal Reserve (Fed) holding interest rates unchanged, signaling risk-off sentiment. Market participants are also digesting positive developments for the digital asset space, such as the release of the crypto policy report from the White House.

Stellar Price Forecast: XLM risks wedge breakdown as Open Interest declines

Stellar (XLM) edges lower by 3% at press time on Friday, extending the downtrend for the third consecutive day. Both the derivatives and technical risks further losses as bullish momentum and open interest decline.

However, the upcoming Protocol 23 upgrade aimed at boosting smart contract development on the Stellar network could pivot the XLM prices.

Crypto: A weak start to a difficult month

The crypto market lost 2.7% over the past 24 hours to $3.75 trillion, the level of a week earlier. As this was not the first day of decline, the biggest hit was to altcoins, with ETH losing 5.6% and XRP losing 6%, compared to a 3% loss for BTC.

The cryptocurrency sentiment index fell to 65, its lowest level since 8 July, after three weeks of extreme greed. Clearly, the inability to grow disappointed speculators and increased bearish sentiment.

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JPMorgan urges stronger crypto safeguards as it expands blockchain business

JPMorgan executives called on US policymakers to adopt a measured regulatory framework for digital assets that balances innovation with robust safeguards, according to a report on Monday.

Crypto Overview: Solana, Zcash, and Hyperliquid rebound while Bitcoin remains below $60,000

The broader cryptocurrency market remains under pressure with Bitcoin below $60,000 on Tuesday, while Solana, Zcash and Hyperliquid emerge as top performers over the last 24 hours. Retail sentiment remains bearish with the Fear and Greed Index around 17 maintaining an “Extreme Fear” signal.

Bitcoin stalls at $60K as buyer conviction fades, Strategy authorizes BTC sales

Bitcoin is trading around the $60,000 level on Monday after a sharp decline last week. With the top crypto struggling to recover, analysts suggest the market remains firmly in defensive territory as investors await stronger signs of demand.

Strategy unveils plan allowing Bitcoin sales to fund stock buybacks, dividends and reserves

Strategy (MSTR) has unveiled a Digital Credit Framework to strengthen the company’s financial standing. Under the new framework, the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin (BTC) will pivot from its previous accumulation strategy, opting to sell BTC in order to boost liquidity, fund dividend payments, execute stock buybacks, and strengthen cash reserves.

Bitcoin: BTC hits 20-month low, will the pain continue?

Bitcoin has remained under pressure this past week, losing over 5% as traders assess mixed signals from different parties involved in the Middle East conflict.