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<p>The post <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/bitcoins-slide-below-64000-are-we-on-the-verge-of-a-new-altcoin-season/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin’s Slide Below $64000: Are We On the Verge of a New Altcoin Season?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinpedia.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Coinpedia Fintech News</a></p>
<p>For months, analysts have been predicting an upcoming altcoin season, but these forecasts have yet to come true. Recently, with Bitcoin’s (BTC) price dropping to a two-month low at <a href="https://markets.coinpedia.org/bitcoin/?_gl=1*42sr8b*_gcl_au*MTIyMjcxMTkyLjE3MjExMTk5NDE.*_ga*MTA0MzEzMjYzNy4xNzIxMTE5OTQx*_ga_RE1GG3FGQW*MTcyMjU3OTcxMi4xNi4wLjE3MjI1Nzk3MTIuNjAuMC4w" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$63,860</a>, speculation has resurfaced. While, the altcoin market cap stands at 213.364 Billion, renowned crypto analyst Michael van de Poppe, several key events are contributing to the market’s unpredictable nature.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-stock-market-fluctuations">Stock Market Fluctuations</h2>
<p>The stock markets have been notably volatile, with investors closely monitoring macroeconomic indicators. This week is particularly important as new economic data is expected to be released, potentially impacting market dynamics.</p>
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lots of volatility happening in the markets.<br><br>– Stock markets are heavily volatile.<br>– Macro-economic data week.<br>– Monthly close.<br>– Israel-Gaza escalating. <br>– Unemployment rate tomorrow.<br><br>The primary scenario for <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$ETH</a> still stands. <br><br>Lots of double-bottoms on the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/altcoins?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#altcoins</a>. <a href="https://t.co/6dIcSUGWjr" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/6dIcSUGWjr</a></p>— Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1819093859030520209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">August 1, 2024</a>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-rising-geopolitical-tensions">Rising Geopolitical Tensions</h3>
<p>The escalating conflict between Israel and Gaza adds another layer of uncertainty to the markets. Geopolitical tensions often lead to shifts in investor sentiment, contributing to market fluctuations.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Additionally, the monthly close and anticipation of tomorrow’s unemployment rate announcement are causing investors to tread carefully.</p>
<p>Despite the turbulence in traditional markets, van de Poppe maintains a positive outlook for <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/ethereum-etfs-set-to-mirror-bitcoins-success-will-they-capture-the-same-market-buzz/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ethereum</a> ($ETH). He notes that many altcoins are showing signs of resilience, with numerous double-bottom patterns emerging. These technical indicators suggest potential recovery opportunities within the cryptocurrency sector.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-whales-eyeing-altcoin-opportunities">Whales Eyeing Altcoin Opportunities</h2>
<p>Echoing a similar stance, CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju has observed that whales are making significant moves in anticipation of the next altcoin season. Ju’s prediction is based on the growing interest in buying and selling altcoins over the past year. When this trend rises, it shows strong demand from whales, but when it falls, it means less interest.</p>
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Whales are preparing for the next altcoin rally.<br><br>Limit buy order volume for altcoins, excluding <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#Bitcoin</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ethereum?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#Ethereum</a>, is increasing, indicating that strong buy walls are being set up. <a href="https://t.co/aOe3TxwVWE" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/aOe3TxwVWE</a></p>— Ki Young Ju (@ki_young_ju) <a href="https://twitter.com/ki_young_ju/status/1818698827689267606?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">July 31, 2024</a>
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<p>Some experts think the current altcoin market looks like the one in late 2020 to early 2021, which led to a 400% increase in altcoin prices. This similarity makes some investors hopeful about a new altcoin surge.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cowen-warns-of-bitcoin-dominance">Cowen Warns of Bitcoin Dominance</h3>
<p>However, not everyone agrees. Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen is cautious, saying that Bitcoin’s market dominance might reach 60% by the end of the year. This could negatively affect altcoins.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>He also warned that altcoins might lose more value compared to Bitcoin, increasing risks. Cowen pointed out that a similar situation happened in 2019 before the Federal Reserve cut interest rates, and it could happen again.</p>

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