{"id":15233,"date":"2022-12-07T14:21:32","date_gmt":"2022-12-07T14:21:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/btc-eth-continue-to-consolidate-as-usd-strengthens-market-updates-bitcoin-news\/"},"modified":"2022-12-07T14:21:32","modified_gmt":"2022-12-07T14:21:32","slug":"btc-eth-continue-to-consolidate-as-usd-strengthens-market-updates-bitcoin-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/btc-eth-continue-to-consolidate-as-usd-strengthens-market-updates-bitcoin-news\/","title":{"rendered":"BTC, ETH Continue to Consolidate as USD Strengthens \u2013 Market Updates Bitcoin News"},"content":{"rendered":"

(Originally posted on : Bitcoin News )<\/b>
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Bitcoin was consolidating on Wednesday, as the U.S. dollar continued to strengthen versus several G7 currencies. A strong dollar means demand for cryptocurrencies typically plummets, with the global market cap trading in the red as of writing. Ethereum was also lower today, falling as it remained below $1,300.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bitcoin<\/h2>\n

Bitcoin (BTC<\/a>) continued to consolidate in today\u2019s session, as prices hovered around the $17,000 mark on hump-day.<\/p>\n

Following a low of $16,939.92 on Tuesday, BTC<\/a>\/USD raced to an intraday peak of $17,109.38 earlier in today\u2019s session.<\/p>\n

The move saw bitcoin continue to trade under its recent resistance level of $17,180, which has mostly been in place for the last month.<\/p>\n

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BTC<\/a>\/USD \u2013 Daily Chart<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Looking at the chart, the consolidation comes as the relative strength index (RSI) also remained below its own ceiling of 50.00.<\/p>\n

As of writing, the index is currently tracking at the 47.80 level, and seems to be heading to a floor at the 45.80 mark.<\/p>\n

Should we see this decline occur, BTC<\/a> will likely be trading at a support point of $16,800 in the upcoming days.<\/p>\n

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In addition to bitcoin, ethereum (ETH<\/a>) was also in the red during Wednesday\u2019s session, following a false breakout of a key resistance point.<\/p>\n

ETH<\/a>\/USD remained below its long-term ceiling of $1,300 today, which comes as volatility in crypto markets heightened.<\/p>\n

The world\u2019s second largest cryptocurrency slipped to a bottom of $1,247.63, less than 24 hours after hitting a high of $1,272.69.<\/p>\n

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ETH<\/a>\/USD \u2013 Daily Chart<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As can be seen from the chart, this took place despite the 10-day (red) moving average still somewhat trending higher.<\/p>\n

Momentum seems to be slowly shifting however, with the RSI currently tracking at 49.56, which is below a ceiling of 51.00.<\/p>\n

Turbulence in the market may continue up until next week\u2019s Federal Reserve meeting, where it is expected that the bank will pivot its current policy.<\/p>\n

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Do you expect ethereum to drop to a floor of $1,175 ahead of the Fed meeting? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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\nEliman Dambell <\/h6>\n

\nEliman brings an eclectic point of view to market analysis, he was previously a brokerage director and retail trading educator. Currently, he acts as a commentator across various asset classes, including Crypto, Stocks and FX.

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