Key takeaways:
- Bitcoin is having difficulty pushing past $84,000, but as long as it stays above the 20-day EMA, bulls still hold the upper hand.
- Many leading altcoins have retreated, showing that bears continue to sell during price rallies.
Bitcoin (BTC) dipped at the beginning of the week, yet buyers are working to keep the price above $81,500. According to crypto sentiment tracker Santiment, the current balance of optimistic versus pessimistic social media commentary stands at 1.5:1. This hints that the present rally might lack staying power, since moves driven by widespread confidence often lose steam quicker than those building amid doubt.
On the downside for BTC, the coin is being turned away at the 200-day exponential moving average ($82,039). Every time BTC has been rejected at the 200-day EMA since November 2025, it has led to steep declines ranging from 25% to 36%. Should this pattern repeat, BTC could drop 30% toward $56,000.
Daily crypto market overview. Source: TradingView
Still, it is not entirely negative for bulls. US spot BTC exchange-traded funds have seen six straight weeks of net inflows, marking the longest run since August 2025. This points to investor expectations that the recovery will persist.
Can BTC and major altcoins reverse course? Let’s break down the charts of the top 10 cryptocurrencies to explore.
S&P 500 Index price forecast
The S&P 500 Index (SPX) kept climbing, hitting a fresh record high of 7,423 as of Monday’s writing. This demonstrates that bulls are firmly in charge.
SPX daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
A slight concern for the ongoing uptrend is the overbought reading on the relative strength index (RSI). This indicates the market has surged recently and may pause or correct.
Key support to monitor on a pullback is the 20-day EMA (7,169). A strong bounce from there would confirm the uptrend is still alive.
The first sign of weakness would be a close below the 20-day EMA, opening the door to a fall toward 7,002.
US Dollar Index price forecast
The US Dollar Index (DXY) failing to break above the 20-day EMA (98.40) implies bears are still applying downward pressure.
DXY daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
Sellers will try to gain ground by dragging the price below 97.74. If successful, the index could slide toward the 96.21 support, suggesting it may remain trapped in the 95.55–100.54 range a while longer.
Buyers need to push the price above the 50-day simple moving average (99) to signal a recovery. The index could then rally toward the strong resistance at 100.54. Clearing 100.54 would mark the start of a fresh uptrend.
Bitcoin price forecast
Buyers again couldn’t push BTC past $84,000, showing bears are still active at higher levels.
BTC/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
The pullback is expected to find support at the 20-day EMA ($78,852). If that happens, the bulls will again attempt to overcome the $84,000 barrier. If they can pull it off, the BTC/USDT pair may ascend to $92,000 and subsequently to $97,924. Such a move suggests that the BTC price may have bottomed out at $60,000.
On the contrary, if the price continues lower and breaks below the 20-day EMA, it signals profit-booking by short-term buyers. The pair may tumble toward the 50-day SMA ($74,191) and then toward the support line.
Ether price prediction
Ether (ETH) is struggling to rise to the $2,465 overhead resistance, indicating a lack of demand at higher levels.
ETH/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
Sellers will attempt to take advantage of the situation and pull the ETH price below the moving averages. If they do that, the ETH/USDT pair may slump to the support line of the ascending channel pattern.
Conversely, if the price moves sharply above the moving averages, it signals demand at lower levels. That increases the likelihood of a break above the $2,465 level. The pair may then reach the resistance line. Buyers will be back in the driver’s seat on a close above the resistance line.
XRP price prediction
XRP (XRP) turned down from the downtrend line on Monday, indicating that bears are attempting to keep the price within the descending channel.
XRP/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
However, the long tail on the candlestick shows buying on dips. If the XRP price turns up from the current level or the moving averages, the prospects of a break above the downtrend line increase. The XRP/USDT pair may then rally to the $1.61 resistance. Sellers are expected to defend the $1.61 level with all their might, as a close above it signals a potential trend change. The pair may then march to $2.
Conversely, a break below the moving averages may pull the pair to the $1.27 support. This is a vital level to watch, as a drop below $1.27 could sink the pair to $1.11.
BNB price prediction
BNB (BNB) has turned down from $666, indicating that the bears are vigorously defending the $687 resistance.
BNB/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
The 20-day EMA ($635) is the crucial support to watch out for on the downside. If the price turns up from the 20-day EMA, the bulls will again attempt to thrust the BNB/USDT pair above the $687
Should buyers manage to push the price above the 20-day EMA at $618, it would signal a shift in market sentiment. From there, the bulls will likely make another attempt to break through the resistance zone between $687 and $700. If they succeed, the BNB price could climb to $730 and potentially reach $790.
However, sellers are expected to resist this move. Their goal will be to drag the price back below the moving averages, which would keep the BNB/USDT pair trading within the $570 to $687 range for several more days.
Solana price prediction
Solana (SOL) approached the $98 resistance level on Sunday, where sellers are putting up strong opposition.
SOL/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
A move above the 20-day EMA ($88) would indicate growing buyer confidence. The next target for the bulls would be the $98 barrier. A successful break above this level could propel the SOL/USDT pair toward $117. While there is some resistance at $106, it is expected to be overcome.
This optimistic outlook would be negated if the price reverses and falls below the moving averages. In that scenario, the pair is likely to continue trading sideways between $76 and $98 for the foreseeable future.
Related: XRP metrics line up bull signals for ‘full-scale rally’ to $2
Dogecoin price prediction
Dogecoin (DOGE) recovered from the 20-day EMA ($0.10) on Sunday, but buyers are finding it difficult to maintain the upward momentum.
DOGE/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
Sellers will look to push the price back below the 20-day EMA. If successful, the DOGE/USDT pair could remain stuck in the $0.09 to $0.12 range for an extended period.
The next significant price movement is anticipated once the pair closes above $0.12 or below $0.09. A break above $0.12 could trigger a rally toward $0.14 and subsequently $0.16. On the other hand, a drop below $0.09 may lead to a decline toward $0.08 and eventually $0.06.
Hyperliquid price prediction
Hyperliquid (HYPE) once again faced rejection in the $43.76 to $45.77 zone, showing that sellers are actively defending this area.
HYPE/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
The 50-day SMA ($40.50) is a key level to monitor on the downside. A break below this moving average could see the correction deepen toward $38.70 and then $35.75. Such a move would suggest that the HYPE/USDT pair may have reached a short-term peak.
For the uptrend to resume, buyers need to drive the price above the overhead resistance zone. Once that happens, the pair could surge toward $50 and potentially reach $51.43.
Cardano price prediction
Cardano (ADA) has been trading in a range between $0.31 and $0.22, reflecting a balance between buyers and sellers.
ADA/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
The 20-day EMA ($0.26) is expected to provide support during any pullback. If the ADA price bounces off this level, the chances of a rally toward $0.31 increase. A sustained break above $0.31 could mark the start of a new upward trend.
Conversely, if the ADA/USDT pair reverses from its current position or the overhead resistance and falls below the moving averages, it would indicate that the sideways trading could continue for several more days.
