Key takeaways:
- Bitcoin stands at a pivotal point—a drop below $76,000 could push the correction further down toward $70,000.
- While HYPE and ZEC are climbing, most other leading altcoins are having trouble finding stable footing.
Bitcoin (BTC) has climbed past $77,500, yet the rebound is likely to encounter pushback between $78,500 and $82,000. This week saw $979.7 million flow out of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, based on data from Fireside Investors, signaling that traders are becoming more cautious in the short run.
Crypto analyst Ardi noted in an X post that the upcoming test of the $74,000–$75,000 range could be the most crucial moment of this entire bear phase. This zone matters because it served as strong resistance throughout 2024 before flipping into support during the 2025 retest. Falling below this support area could “open the door to a much steeper decline back toward the bear market lows.”
Daily crypto market overview. Source: TradingView
Despite Bitcoin’s current weakness, experts don’t foresee a dramatic crash. CryptoQuant analyst Sunny Mom explained in a recent QuickTake post that if BTC maintains its position above $70,700, it will likely trade sideways between $70,000 and $82,000 “to burn off time and absorb the excess supply.”
Can BTC and the top altcoins kick off a solid recovery? Let’s dive into the charts of the 10 largest cryptocurrencies to assess the outlook.
Bitcoin price forecast
BTC is trying to bounce from the $76,000 breakout level, showing that buyers are working to convert it into support.
BTC/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
Sellers aren’t expected to back down easily and will likely fight hard to protect the 20-day exponential moving average ($78,484). If BTC drops sharply from the 20-day EMA, the chance of a breakdown below $76,000 rises. Should that occur, the BTC/USDT pair could tumble toward the support line.
On the flip side, a close above the 20-day EMA would point to demand at lower prices. Buyers would then aim to drive the pair toward the overhead resistance at $84,000. This is a key barrier for bears to hold, since breaking above it paves the way for a rally to $97,924.
Ether price forecast
Ether (ETH) slipped below the ascending channel’s support line on Sunday, but sellers haven’t been able to build on the breakdown.
ETH/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
Buyers are pushing to pull the ETH price back inside the channel. If they manage it, the next obstacle will likely be the moving averages. A sharp rejection from those averages raises the risk of a fall to $1,916.
Alternatively, a close above the moving averages would indicate the market has dismissed the breakdown below support. The ETH/USDT pair could then climb to $2,465 and onward to the resistance line.
BNB price forecast
BNB (BNB) is trying to establish support at the 50-day SMA ($629), suggesting there’s no heavy selling pressure at these lower levels.
BNB/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
If the price closes above the 20-day EMA ($648), buyers will once again try to lift the BNB/USDT pair toward the $687 resistance. Sellers are expected to defend this level aggressively, since a close above it could propel BNB to $730 and then to $790. That would suggest the pair may have found its bottom in the near term.
Conversely, if the price drops and breaks below the 50-day SMA, it hints that the pair could stay trapped within the $570–$687 range for a while.
XRP price forecast
XRP (XRP) closed beneath the 50-day SMA ($1.39) on Monday, though a small silver lining is that buyers have prevented the price from sliding to $1.27.
XRP/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
Purchasers need to secure a close above the downtrend line to signal a turnaround. The XRP/USDT pair could then advance toward the $1.61 level, where sellers are likely to intervene. A close above the $1.61 resistance would mark a potential shift in trend. XRP could then rally to $2 and eventually to $2.40.
On the other hand, if the price keeps falling or gets rejected at the downtrend line, it shows that sellers are still in charge. That raises the odds of a break below the $1.27 support. If breached, the pair could crash to $1.11.
Solana price forecast
Solana (SOL) has stayed above the $82.65 support over recent days, but buyers are finding it tough to spark a meaningful bounce.
SOL/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
The 20-day EMA ($87.93) has started to slope downward, and the RSI sits in negative territory, giving sellers a slight edge. If SOL drops sharply from the 20-day EMA, the probability of a break below $82.65 grows. The SOL/USDT pair could then slide to the $76 support.
Buyers likely have a different plan. They’ll try to push the price above the 20-day EMA and the $91 resistance. If successful, the pair could reach the $98 level.
Dogecoin price forecast
Dogecoin (DOGE) has been locked in the $0.09–$0.12 range, reflecting a pattern of buying on dips and selling on rallies.
DOGE/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
Buyers are making an effort to launch
DOGE bounced off the 50-day SMA ($0.10), but is likely to encounter resistance at the 20-day EMA ($0.11). If the DOGE price drops sharply from the 20-day EMA, the chances of a fall to $0.09 rise.
Conversely, a close above the 20-day EMA indicates that the DOGE/USDT pair could climb to the $0.12 resistance. Buyers will need to push and hold the price above $0.12 to signal the beginning of a new uptrend to $0.14, and then to $0.16.
Hyperliquid price prediction
Hyperliquid (HYPE) closed above the $45.77 resistance on Monday, indicating the uptrend has resumed.
HYPE/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
Resistance sits at $51.43, but if bulls break through that level, the HYPE price could surge toward $59.41. Sellers are expected to strongly defend the $51.43 level, as a break above it might push the HYPE/USDT pair into new, uncharted territory.
The first downside support is the breakout level of $45.77, followed by the 20-day EMA ($44.11). Sellers will need to drag the price below the 20-day EMA to suggest that bulls are losing control. The pair could then fall to the 50-day SMA ($41.62).
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Cardano price prediction
Cardano (ADA) has been holding onto the 50-day SMA ($0.25), showing that bulls are trying to reclaim this level.
ADA/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
Any rebound is likely to face selling pressure at the 20-day EMA ($0.26). If the price drops sharply from the 20-day EMA, bears will try to push the ADA/USDT pair toward the strong support at $0.22.
On the upside, a break and close above the 20-day EMA signals strength. The ADA price could rise toward $0.29, then to $0.31, where bears are expected to put up a strong fight.
Zcash price prediction
Zcash (ZEC) bounced off the 20-day EMA ($519) on Sunday, showing that bulls continue to buy on dips.
ZEC/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
Buyers will need to push the ZEC price above $643 to start the next leg of the uptrend. The ZEC/USDT pair could then soar toward $750, where bears are expected to mount a strong defense.
The first downside support to watch is the 20-day EMA. A break and close below the 20-day EMA suggests that traders are taking profits. That could pull the pair down to the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level of $442.
Bitcoin Cash price prediction
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) closed below the $419 support on Saturday, indicating the downtrend has resumed.
BCH/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
Selling gained momentum, and the BCH/USDT pair dropped below the $375 support on Monday. Buyers are trying to push the price back above $375, but bears have held their ground. If the BCH price turns down from $375 and breaks below $348, the pair could plunge to $300.
Buyers face a tough challenge. They will need to push the price above the 20-day EMA ($421) and hold it there to signal a comeback.
