Bitcoin, Altcoins are bound to range as bulls and bears fight for control.
Key Points:-
Bitcoin continues to find resistance around $79,500, but the trend will continue as long as the price holds above $76,000. Most of the major altcoins do not show any directional bias, indicating recent consolidation.
Bitcoin (BTC) tried to rise above $79,500, but the bears held their position. BTC investor and author Michael Terpin told Cointelegraph that there is a risk that BTC will fall to $57,000 in October 2026, based on a study of “historical averages” about 1 year from the peak of the market cycle. Terpin added that BTC must rise above $100,000 for the bull market to resume.
Another pessimistic view comes from Bitcoin analyst Matthew Hyland, who said in a post on X that “expected big deal results for BTC are another leg lower in October.” Veteran trader Peter Brandt also opined on X-Post that BTC could make an “investable low” in September or October.
Daily View of Crypto Market Data. Source: TradingView
While many analysts expect a fall in BTC, crypto sentiment platform Santiment has a different view. According to Santiment's post on X, BTC wallets between 10 and 10,000 BTC have added 40,967 BTC since April 10, while retail investors holding less than 0.1 BTC accumulated 46 BTC during the same period. If whales continue to buy and retail investors take profits, that could signal a long-term bull run.
Can BTC and the major altcoins regain support? Let's examine the charts of the top 10 cryptocurrencies to find out.
S&P 500 index price forecast
The S&P 500 index (SPX) rose to a new high on Friday, indicating that the bulls are in command.
SPX daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
The upward 20-day exponential moving average (6,948) and relative strength index (RSI) suggest that the bullish movement near the overbought zone is likely to continue. The next levels seen above are 7,500 and then 7,877.
To weaken the momentum of the bull, sellers should quickly lower the price below the 20-day EMA. If they manage to do that, the index could drop to the 50-day simple moving average (6,795).
US dollar index price forecast
The US Dollar Index (DXY) has reached its moving averages, where the bears will pose a serious challenge.
DXY Daily Chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
The bears will try to push the price to the level of 97.74, buyers will enter.
On the downside, the bulls should maintain prices above the moving averages to increase the possibility of support towards the 100.54 level. Bears will try to maintain the index in the range of 95.55 to 100.54 by selling near the top resistance.
Bitcoin price prediction
BTC is staying above the $76,000 breakout level, which means the bulls are in no rush to book profits.
BTC/USDT Daily Chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
Upward moving averages and an RSI in the positive zone indicate that the path of least resistance is up. If buyers push the price above $80,000, the BTC/USDT pair could rise to $84,000.
Time is running out for the bears. To gain an advantage, they need to quickly pull the price of BTC below the 20-day EMA. The pair may decline to the 50-day SMA ($71,820), which indicates that the bears are active at higher levels.
Ether price prediction
Ether (ETH) remains above the 20-day EMA ($2,295), but the bulls could not push it above the $2,465 resistance.
ETH/USDT Daily Chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
Sellers will attempt to consolidate their position by pulling the price of ETH below the 20-day EMA. If they succeed, it suggests that the ETH/USDT pair may remain in the ascending channel for some time.
Buyers need to push the price above the resistance line to maintain control. The pair could rise to $3,050. Sellers are back in the driver's seat on a close below the support line.
XRP price prediction
XRP (XRP) remains stuck in the $1.27 to $1.61 range, indicating buying on the dip and selling in a rally.
XRP/USDT Daily Chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
The 20-day EMA ($1.40) is starting to slowly rise, and the RSI is near the midpoint, indicating that the bulls have a slight edge. There is a small resistance at $1.51, but if it is crossed, the XRP/USDT pair may reach the bottom line. A break and close above the lower line indicates a possible trend reversal. The pair can be assembled for about $2.
Sellers may have other plans. They will attempt to restore XRP price below the moving averages, keeping the pair in a range.
BNB price prediction
BNB (BNB) is gaining support from the moving averages, but the bulls have failed to spark a strong rally.
BNB/USDT Daily Chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
Buyers should drive BNB price above $654 to signal strength. The BNB/USDT pair may test the $687 resistance level, an important level to watch. From the $687 level, the pair could jump to $730 and then to $790.
Instead, if the price breaks below the current level or overhead resistance and breaks below the moving average, it suggests that the pair may stay in the $570 to $687 range for a few more days.
Solana price forecast
Solana (SOL) continues to trade near its moving averages, reflecting the balance between supply and demand.
SOL/USDT Daily Chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
There is a small resistance at $90.73, but if this level is broken, the SOL/USD pair may reach the $98 resistance. Sellers are expected to defend the $98 level with all their might.
Alternatively, if the price of SOL breaks below the current level or resistance above and breaks below $82.94, it suggests that the bears are trying to take charge. The pair could fall to the $76 support.
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Dogecoin price prediction
Dogecoin (DOGE) is slowly moving upwards but is expected to sell in the $0.10 to $0.11 zone.
DOGE/USDT Daily Chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
If the price of DOGE breaks below the upper resistance zone, it is expected to find support from the moving averages. A sharp break above the moving averages adds to the possibility of support at the $0.12 level.
Conversely, if the price declines and breaks below the moving averages, it indicates that the bears will continue to sell in the rallies. The DOGE/USDT pair risks resuming the downtrend if the $0.09 support is breached.
High Liquidity Price Prediction
HyperLiquid (HYPE) continued its northward march after breaking above $41.88 resistance on Sunday.
HYPE/USDT Daily Chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
As seen in the long wick on the candlestick, the upside change is facing selling pressure in the $43.76 to $45.77 zone. Sellers will attempt to sink the HYPE price below the 20-day EMA ($41.25), which opens the door to a drop to the 50-day SMA ($39.50).
Conversely, if the price rises above the current level or the 20-day EMA and breaks above $45.77, it indicates that the bulls are in control. That could move the HYPE/USDT pair to the $50-$51.43 resistance zone.
Cardano price prediction
Cardano (ADA) has been stuck with the moving averages for several days, which improves the prospects of an upside.
ADA/USDT Daily Chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
The lower line is the most critical resistance when it indicates that a short-term trend reversal is imminent. The ADA/USDT pair may rise to $0.32, then to $0.37.
On the contrary, if the price of ADA falls significantly from the lower line, it indicates that the bears will defend the level strongly. The pair may drop to the $0.22 support.
