Traders See DOGE, SUI, PEPE and FTM Bitcoin Trading at $100K
Bitcoin (BTC) continues to witness a fierce battle between bulls and bears at the $100,000 level. CryptoQuant contributor Percival concluded Bitcoin's weekly strength in a Dec. 6 Quicktake blog post, suggesting that it should strengthen over time.
The recent uncertainty and price action haven't changed analysts' long-term bullish view on Bitcoin. WeRate co-founder Quentin Francois said in a post on X that bitcoin is “entering a bullish phase,” which could extend the rally for at most 12 months before a cyclical peak.
Along with Bitcoin, Donald Trump's US presidential victory boosted the value of many altcoins. However, Hartmann Capital Managing Partner Felix Hartmann explained in a post on X that venture capitalists and groups can profit from altcoins, which could lead to an ugly footing.
If Bitcoin enters a period of consolidation, will altcoins continue to outperform in the near term? Let's take a look at the top 5 cryptocurrencies with a solid chart structure.
Bitcoin price analysis
Bitcoin is facing resistance near the psychological critical level of $100,000, but the bulls are not rushing to the exit.
Tight consolidation around $100,000 improves the chances of an upside breakout. If buyers push the price above $104,088, the momentum may increase, and the BTC/USDT pair may rise to $113,331 and then to $125,000.
The 20-day exponential moving average ($95,285) is an important recent support worth noting. If this level breaks, it suggests that the bulls are rushing to book profits. The pair may drop towards $90,000 and then towards the 50-day simple moving average ($84,110).
The pair has been trading above its moving averages, indicating that it has a slight edge over the bulls. The move to the upside is expected to face strong resistance in the $101,900 to $104,088 zone. A break above the zone can launch the pair to $113,331.
Conversely, a break and close below the moving average may tempt short-term bulls to book profits. That price can take up to 90,000 dollars, which can attract buyers. If the price recovers from $90,000 and rises above the moving averages, it will indicate the formation of ranges. The pair could trade between $90,000 and $104,088 for a limited time.
Dogecoin price analysis
Dogecoin (DOGE) is rising in a bullish channel pattern, indicating that buyers are dominant.
The bulls tried to push the price above the resistance above $0.48, but the bears held their position. If the price changes from the current level or the 20-day EMA ($0.41), the bulls will again try to push the DOGE/USDT pair towards the channel's resistance line. The bears are expected to defend the defensive line with all their might, as a break above it could take the pair to $0.60.
Bears need to keep the price below the support line of the channel if they want to prevent the upside. The pair may fall towards the 50-day SMA ($0.30).
The pair is finding support at the 20-EMA, which indicates positive sentiment. The bulls will again try to clear the upside barrier at $0.48. If successful, the pair may move up to the channel's defensive line. If the price falls well below the resistance line and breaks below the 20-EMA, it suggests that the pair may remain in the channel for some time.
Conversely, a break and close above the resistance line indicates the start of the next hike towards $0.60.
Sui price analysis
Sui (SUI) is facing resistance around $4.50, but the bulls haven't given much ground to the bears. This suggests that buyers expect the upward movement to continue.
The SUI/USDT pair may slide towards $3.94 and towards the 20-day EMA ($3.66). If the price recovers from the 20-day EMA, the bulls will try to overcome the upside barrier at $4.50. If they can do that, the pair could start the next leg of the rally towards $5.31.
A minor concern is the growing negative divergence on the RSI. If the price breaks below the 20-day EMA, it indicates that the bulls are taking profits. That could sink the pair to the 50-day SMA ($2.93).
If the bulls fail to assert above $4.50, it may begin a return to $4. This is an important support to pay attention to because it increases the possibility of a rally above $4.50.
Conversely, a break and close below $4 suggests the bears are trying to get back into the driver's seat. The pair may slide towards the 50-SMA. If this support is broken, the pair could fall to $3.
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Pepe price analysis
Pepe (PEPE) has reached a high resistance of $0.000027 where bulls and bears can fight for dominance.
The 20-day EMA ($0.000021) is trending higher, and the RSI is in the overbought zone, indicating gains for buyers. If the bulls hold the price above $0.000027, the PEPE/USDT pair may rise to $0.000035 and then to $0.000044.
Contrary to this assumption, if the price falls below $0.000027, it shows that the bears will strongly defend the level. The pair may descend towards the 20-day EMA. Sellers need to break the price below the 20-day EMA to gain an advantage.
The bears pushed the price below $0.000024, but the bulls bought the dip to the 20-EMA. The bulls are again trying to push the price above $0.000027. If they manage to pull through, the pair could rise to $0.000035.
Time is running out for the bears. If they want to make a comeback, they need to quickly pull the price below the moving averages. The pair may slide towards a strong support near $0.000017.
Fantom price analysis
Phantom (FTM) broke above $1.23 resistance on Dec. 2, and the bulls thwarted the bears' attempts to push the price back below the rally. This suggests strong buying on dips.
The rising 20-day EMA ($1.09) and RSI indicate that buyers are dominant in overbought territory. The bulls will try to push the price towards $1.68, which could act as a strong barrier. However, if buyers drive the price above $1.68, the rally could extend to $2.
Critical support to watch on the downside is $1.23. A break and close below this support suggests that momentum is weakening. The FTM/USDT pair may descend towards the 20-day EMA.
The pair has pulled down the 20-EMA, indicating strong buying on each minor pot. If buyers push the price above $1.39, the pair could continue to rise towards the next target of $1.68.
Alternatively, if the price drops significantly below $1.39 and breaks below the 20-EMA, it would indicate that the bears are highly active. The pair may descend towards the 50-SMA. A break below the 50-SMA could tilt short-term gains in favor of the bears.
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