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<p>The post <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/bitcoin-death-cross-could-lead-to-a-catastrophic-btc-price-crash/">Bitcoin Death Cross Could Lead to a Catastrophic BTC Price Crash</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinpedia.org">Coinpedia Fintech News</a></p> 
<p>Similar to July, the August trade started on a huge bearish note. In the first week of August, all crypto assets face extreme bearish heat, with the star token, <a href="https://markets.coinpedia.org/bitcoin/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bitcoin</a>, plunging below $60,000 for a while.</p> 
<p>This shows that Bitcoin is approaching a “death cross,” a technical pattern where the 50-day moving average (SMA) falls below the 200-day SMA.</p> 
<p>This pattern is often interpreted as a bearish signal and can create panic among investors. However, it’s important to understand that such indicators are typically lagging and do not accurately predict future price movements.&nbsp;</p> 
<p>Watching the next price action would be fascinating as the mid-quarter trade appears to have flipped towards the south.&nbsp;</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BTC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BTC</a> Death Cross Is Approaching<br><br>50D SMA: $62325.04<br>200D SMA: $61604.43<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SMA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SMA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Crypto?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Crypto</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cryptocurrency?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cryptocurrency</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DeathCross?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DeathCross</a> <a href="https://t.co/z55NIxpH71">pic.twitter.com/z55NIxpH71</a></p>— Indicator Hawk (@indicator_hawk) <a href="https://twitter.com/indicator_hawk/status/1820747968061792361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2024</a>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-understanding-the-death-cross"><strong>Understanding the Death Cross</strong></h2> 
<p>A death cross occurs when the <a href="https://coinpedia.org/traders/what-is-moving-average-indicator/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">short-term moving average</a> (50-day SMA) exceeds the long-term moving average (200-day SMA). Bitcoin’s 50-day SMA is currently at $62,332 and falling, suggesting it may soon cross below the 200-day SMA, which stands at $61,605. This crossover is generally seen as a bearish signal, indicating potential further price declines.</p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-accurate-is-death-cross-nbsp"><strong>How Accurate is Death Cross?&nbsp;</strong></h2> 
<p>Though the Death Cross is often viewed with fear, it is rarely accurate. The last significant death cross for Bitcoin happened on September 12, 2023. This pattern initially led to a price drop to $24,900, but Bitcoin surged to new highs above $70,000 by March 2024. This shows that the pattern can predict downturns but not guarantee them.</p> 
<p>However, due to market fear, the current Bitcoin price has dropped over 20% in a week to around $55,000, increasing traders’ fear of liquidity. Such reactions often stem from overestimating the indicator’s significance and can lead to hasty investment decisions.&nbsp;</p> 
<p>Moreover, Crypto Crash continues, with BTC price dropping 7.31% to $54K, a 17% drop in 4 days, and ETH dropping 30% in 7 days. Moreover, over $1.75B in long liquidations happened since July 29 and reached $438M, with the death cross looming as 50-day EMA dips.</p> 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-broader-influences-on-bitcoin-s-price"><strong>Broader Influences on Bitcoin’s Price</strong></h3> 
<p>In reality, Bitcoin’s near-term performance is more influenced by broader economic factors, such as U.S. economic data and fluctuations in the Japanese yen. The yen’s volatility and impact on carry trades can significantly affect Bitcoin and other risk assets.</p> 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-conclusion"><strong>Conclusion</strong></h3> 
<p>While the death cross may cause concern, it should not be relied upon as the sole indicator for making investment decisions. Its historical track record is mixed, and broader economic factors are more critical in determining <a href="https://coinpedia.org/price-prediction/bitcoin-price-prediction/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bitcoin’s price</a> direction. Investors should consider these factors and avoid overreacting to technical patterns alone.</p> 
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