Bitcoin price falls toward range lows, but data shows ‘whales going wild right now’
Bitcoin price extended its decline on March 28, falling for a fourth consecutive day to paint an intra-day low of $83,387. BTC’s (BTC) decline mirrored the Wall Street sell-off, where the DOW closed 700 points lower, alongside the S&P 500 index, which dropped 112 points. The sell-off in equities is widely attributed to investors increasing worries over inflation after the core Personal Consumption Expenditures index data from February rose to 2.8% (a 0.4% monthly increase), which was higher than expected. S&P 500 drops $1 trillion in market cap value. Source: X / The Kobeissi LetterThe sell-off was further amplified by the markets’ response to US President Trump’s newly levied “reciprocal tariffs,” which applied a 25% tariff to “all cars that are not made in the United States.” The chances for a Bitcoin relief rally or oversold bounce are likely diminishing as traders cautiously keep an eye on April 2, the day Trump has labeled “Liberation Day,” where additional tariffs, including “pharmaceutical tariffs,” are expected to be unveiled. Bitcoin price to fall to $65K? According to veteran trader Peter Brandt, Bitcoin could be on the path to $65,635. BTC/USD 1-day chart. Source: X / Peter BrandtIn an X social post, Brandt confirmed the completion of a “bear wedge” pattern and said, “Don’t shoot the messenger. Just reporting on what the chart says until it says something different. Bear wedge completed with 2X target from the double top at $65,635.” Crypto trader ‘HTL-NL’ agreed with Brandt, suggesting that Bitcoin’s failure in “breaking the ice” of a long-term descending trendline and the confirmation of the bear wedge are proof that BTC is destined to revisit its range lows. BTC/USD 1-day chart. Source: X / HTL-NLFrom a purely technical point of view, it’s difficult to project a swift reversal in Bitcoin’s price action as many of its daily timeframe metrics are not oversold. Despite the absence of strong spot market demand in the current price zone, crypto trader Cole Garner says that “whales are going wild right now.” BTC/USD 1-day chart. Source: X / Cole GarnerAccording to Garner, the Bitfinex spot BTC margin longs to margin shorts metric just fired a powerful signal which shows historical returns of 50%+ returns “within 50 days.” Related: US regulators FDIC and CFTC ease crypto restrictions for banks, derivativesBeyond the day-to-day price fluctuations, positive crypto industry developments continue to occur on the regulatory front. On March 28, White House AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks commended the FDIC and its Acting Chairman Travis Hill for clarifying the “process for banks to engage in crypto-related activities.” Source: X / David SacksEssentially, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s letter to institutions under its oversight provided clear guidance on their ability to engage in and provide crypto-related products and services without needing to notify the FDIC first.This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.
Donald Trump pardons three BitMEX co-founders — Report
US President Donald Trump has reportedly issued pardons to three of the co-founders of the cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX, who had pleaded guilty to felony charges.According to a March 28 CNBC report, Trump granted pardons to Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo and Samuel Reed, who were facing a range of criminal charges related to money laundering or violations of the Bank Secrecy Act. Hayes and Delo pleaded guilty in February 2022, admitting they “willfully fail[ed] to establish, implement and maintain an Anti-Money Laundering program” at BitMEX, while Reed entered a plea a few weeks later.At the time of publication, the White House had not released a statement suggesting that Trump planned to pardon the three men. Cointelegraph contacted BitMEX for a comment regarding the pardon, but did not receive a response at the time of publication.Since taking office on Jan. 20, Trump has issued a number of controversial federal pardons, including to more than 1,500 people facing charges related to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the US Capitol and Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, who was in prison for more than 11 years. Reports have suggested that former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in misusing customer funds, was also attempting to cozy up to Trump and Republicans for a potential pardon.Related: Changpeng Zhao says he ‘wouldn’t mind a pardon’ from Donald TrumpUS authorities charged Delo, Reed, Hayes, and Gregory Dwyer — the exchange’s first employee — in 2020 with violations of the Bank Secrecy Act. Hayes, BitMEX’s then-CEO, stepped down from his role amid the legal battle.The reasons for Trump’s pardon were unclear at the time of publication, as the three men had already been sentenced to a combination of home arrest or probation in 2022. The BitMEX co-founders were also ordered to pay $30 million in penalties as part of a civil case with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The exchange’s cases with US authorities included an agreement to pay $100 million in consent payments to both the CFTC and the US Financial Crimes Enforcement Center in 2021. In January, a judge imposed a $100 million fine and two years of unsupervised probation on HDR Global Trading Limited, BitMEX’s parent company. Magazine: Meet lawyer Max Burwick — ‘The ambulance chaser of crypto’This is a developing story, and further information will be added as it becomes available.
Crypto Biz: GameStop takes the orange pill
It has been a wild few years for GameStop, the video game retailer turned memecoin stock. After being pulled from the edge of bankruptcy in 2021 thanks to a surging stock price, the company has made sensible business decisions over the years, such as shrinking its physical footprint and focusing on higher-margin items. Now, GameStop is trying to secure its survival by investing in Bitcoin (BTC). This approach seems to have worked for Strategy, Michael Saylor’s business intelligence firm turned Bitcoin bank. Strategy has now amassed more than 500,000 BTC through successive purchases. And despite experiencing massive volatility, Strategy’s stock has rallied more than 2,100% since acquiring its first Bitcoin back in 2020.GameStop has memed its way back to relevance — who says it can’t secure at least the next decade of its existence by riding the Bitcoin wave?This week’s Crypto Biz newsletter chronicles GameStop’s Bitcoin gambit, the adoption magnet that is tokenization and the recovery in Bitcoin mining revenues.GameStop: Following the Strategy playbookOn March 25, GameStop confirmed that it had received board approval to invest in Bitcoin and US-dollar-pegged stablecoins. There’s reason to believe that the video game retailer could make a big splash, given its corporate cash balance of nearly $4.8 billion. This is a notable jump from one year earlier when the company’s balance sheet was around $922 million. There’s also reason to believe that GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen was orange-pilled by Michael Saylor after the two met in early February. Cohen confirmed that the meeting took place by posting an uncaptioned photo of him and Saylor on Feb. 8. Source: Ryan CohenFor his part, Saylor continues to accumulate as much BTC as humanly possible. Earlier in the week, he announced that Strategy had acquired another 6,911 BTC, bringing its stockpile to 506,137 BTC.Tokenized real estate comes to PolyonDigiShares has launched a real estate trading platform on Polygon, giving investors access to a liquid on- and off-ramp for commercial and residential properties. RealEstate.Exchange, also known as REX, launched with two luxury property listings in Miami, Florida, including a 520-unit tower and a 38-unit residential complex.A Google street view of one of the property listings, The Legacy Hotel & Residences in Miami, Florida. Source: Google MapsDigiShares CEO Claus Skaaning told Cointelegraph that REX has an additional five or six properties in the pipeline, adding that REX will eventually support all sorts of commercial and residential properties. REX operates in the United States through a license with Texture Capital, a broker-dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The platform is also seeking registrations in the European Union, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates. Tokenized assets coming to CMECME Group, one of the world’s largest derivatives exchange operators, has tapped Google Cloud to roll out its asset tokenization program. Specifically, CME Group is using the Google Cloud Universal Ledger (GCUL) to tokenize traditional assets on the blockchain — a move the company said would improve capital market efficiency and wholesale payments. Tokenization could “deliver significant efficiencies for collateral, margin, settlement and fee payments as the world moves toward 24/7 trading,” said Terry Duffy, CME Group’s Chairman and CEO.Although CME didn’t provide specific details about which assets would be part of the tokenization pilot, it plans to begin testing the technology with market participants next year.Bitcoin miner revenues stabilize post-halvingBitcoin miners are on track for recovery following the network’s April 2024 halving event, which reduced mining revenues from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC.According to data from Coin Metrics, miner revenues are approaching $3.6 billion in the first quarter, which isn’t far off from the prior quarter’s $ 3.7 billion tally. It marks a major rebound from the third quarter of 2024 when revenues plunged to $2.6 billion. Miners have quickly adapted to the latest quadrennial halving, though revenues remain lower than the pre-halving peak in the first quarter of 2024. Source: Coin Metrics“With almost one year elapsed since Bitcoin’s 4th halving, miners have endured a period of stabilization, adapting to reduced block rewards, tighter margins, and shifting operational dynamics,” Coin Metrics said.Despite adverse market conditions since the halving, some miners are doubling down on their Bitcoin hodl strategy. Hive Digital’s chief financial officer told Cointelegraph that the company is focused on “retaining a significant portion of its mined Bitcoin to benefit from potential price appreciation.”Crypto Biz is your weekly pulse on the business behind blockchain and crypto, delivered directly to your inbox every Thursday.
US regulators FDIC and CFTC ease crypto restrictions for banks, derivatives
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) said in a March 28 letter that institutions under its oversight, including banks, can now engage in crypto-related activities without prior approval. The announcement comes as the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that digital asset derivatives wouldn’t be treated differently than any other derivatives.The FDIC letter rescinds a previous instruction under former US President Joe Biden’s administration that required institutions to notify the agency before engaging in crypto-related activities. According to the FDIC’s definition:”Crypto-related activities include, but are not limited to, acting as crypto-asset custodians; maintaining stablecoin reserves; issuing crypto and other digital assets; acting as market makers or exchange or redemption agents; participating in blockchain- and distributed ledger-based settlement or payment systems, including performing node functions; as well as related activities such as finder activities and lending.”FDIC-supervised institutions should consider associated risks when engaging in crypto-related activities, it said. These risks include market and liquidity risks, operational and cybersecurity risks, consumer protection requirements, and Anti-Money Laundering requirements.On March 25, the FDIC eliminated the “reputational risk” category from bank exams, opening a path for banks to work with digital assets. Reputational risk is a term that underscores the dangers banks face when engaging with certain industries. Related: FDIC resists transparency on Operation Chokepoint 2.0 — Coinbase CLODigital asset derivatives won’t be treated differently — CFTCWhile the US crypto derivatives market had been a gray zone due to regulatory uncertainty, that has been changing. On March 28, the CFTC withdrew a staff advisory letter to ensure that digital asset derivatives — a type of trading product — will not be treated differently from other types of derivatives. The revision is “effective immediately.”The change in tone from the CFTC and FDIC follows a new environment for crypto firms under US President Donald Trump’s administration. Trump has vowed to make the US “the crypto capital of the planet.” Crypto firms are shifting strategies to align with the easing regulatory climate. On March 10, Coinbase announced the offer of 24/7 Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) futures. In addition, the company is reportedly planning to acquire Derebit, a crypto derivatives exchange.Kraken, another US-based cryptocurrency exchange, has also made moves in the derivatives market. On March 20, it announced the acquisition of NinjaTrader, which would allow the exchange to offer crypto futures and derivatives in the United States.Magazine: Trump’s crypto ventures raise conflict of interest, insider trading questions
Bitcoin to $110K next, Hyperliquid whale bags $6.2M ‘short’ exploit: Finance Redefined
Bitcoin price is poised to hit $110,000 before retesting the $76,500 range, according to Arthur Hayes, pointing to easing inflationary concerns and more favorable monetary policy conditions in the US that are set to bolster risk assets, including the world’s first cryptocurrency.Still, the decentralized finance (DeFi) industry took another hit after an unknown whale exploited Hyperliquid’s algorithms to generate over $6 million in profit on a memecoin short position.Bitcoin “more likely” to hit $110,000 before $76,500 — Arthur HayesBitcoin may reach a new all-time high of $110,000 before any significant retracement, according to some market analysts who cite easing inflation and increasing global liquidity as key factors supporting a price rally.Bitcoin (BTC) has risen for two consecutive weeks, achieving a bullish weekly close just above $86,000 on March 23, TradingView data shows.Combined with fading inflation-related concerns, this may set the stage for Bitcoin’s rally to a $110,000 all-time high, according to Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX and chief investment officer of Maelstrom.BTC/USD, 1-week chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewHayes wrote in a March 24 X post:“I bet $BTC hits $110k before it retests $76.5k. Y? The Fed is going from QT to QE for treasuries. And tariffs don’t matter cause of “transitory inflation.” JAYPOW told me so.”Source: Arthur Hayes“What I mean is that the price is more likely to hit $110k than $76.5k next. If we hit $110k, then it’s yachtzee time and we ain’t looking back until $250k,” Hayes added in a follow-up X post.Quantitative tightening (QT) is when the US Federal Reserve shrinks its balance sheet by selling bonds or letting them mature without reinvesting proceeds, while quantitative easing (QE) means that the Fed is buying bonds and pumping money into the economy to lower interest rates and encourage spending during difficult financial conditions.Other analysts pointed out that while the Fed has slowed QT, it has not yet fully pivoted to easing.“QT is not ‘basically over’ on April 1st. They still have $35B/mo coming off from mortgage backed securities. They just slowed QT from $60B/mo to $40B/mo,” according to Benjamin Cowen, founder and CEO of IntoTheCryptoVerse.Continue readingHyperliquid whale still holds 10% of JELLY memecoin after $6.2 million exploitA crypto whale who allegedly manipulated the price of the Jelly my Jelly (JELLY) memecoin on decentralized exchange Hyperliquid still holds nearly $2 million worth of the token, according to blockchain analysts.The unidentified whale made at least $6.26 million in profit by exploiting the liquidation parameters on Hyperliquid.According to a postmortem report by blockchain intelligence firm Arkham, the whale opened three large trading positions within five minutes: two long positions worth $2.15 million and $1.9 million and a $4.1 million short position that effectively offset the longs.Source: ArkhamWhen the price of JELLY rose by 400%, the $4 million short position wasn’t immediately liquidated due to its size. Instead, it was absorbed into the Hyperliquidity Provider Vault (HLP), which is designed to liquidate large positions.The entity may still be holding nearly $2 million worth of the token’s supply, according to blockchain investigator ZachXBT.“Five addresses linked to the entity who manipulated JELLY on Hyperliquid still hold ~10% of the JELLY supply on Solana ($1.9M+). All JELLY was purchased since March 22, 2025,” he wrote in a March 26 Telegram post.Continue readingFidelity plans stablecoin launch after SOL ETF “regulatory litmus test”Fidelity Investments is reportedly in the final stages of testing a US dollar-pegged stablecoin, signaling the firm’s latest push into digital assets amid a more favorable crypto regulatory climate under the Trump administration.The $5.8 trillion asset manager plans to launch the stablecoin through its cryptocurrency division, Fidelity Digital Assets, according to a March 25 report by the Financial Times citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter.The stablecoin development is reportedly part of the asset manager’s wider push into crypto-based services. Fidelity is also launching an Ethereum-based “OnChain” share class for its US dollar money market fund.Fidelity’s March 21 filing with the US securities regulator stated the OnChain share class would help track transactions of the Fidelity Treasury Digital Fund (FYHXX), an $80 million fund consisting almost entirely of US Treasury bills.While the OnChain share class filing is pending regulatory approval, it is expected to take effect on May 30, Fidelity said.Fidelity’s filing to register a tokenized version of the Fidelity Treasury Digital Fund. Source: Securities and Exchange CommissionIncreasingly more US financial institutions are launching cryptocurrency-based offerings after President Donald Trump’s election signaled a shift in policy.Continue readingPolymarket faces scrutiny over $7 million Ukraine mineral deal betPolymarket, the world’s largest decentralized prediction market, is under fire after a controversial outcome raised concerns over potential governance manipulation in a high-stakes political bet.A betting market on the platform asked whether US President Donald Trump would accept a rare earth mineral deal with Ukraine before April. Despite no such event occurring, the market was settled as “Yes,” triggering a backlash from users and industry observers.This may point to a “governance attack” in which a whale from the UMA Protocol “used his voting power to manipulate the oracle, allowing the market to settle false results and successfully profit,” according to crypto threat researcher Vladimir S.“The tycoon cast 5 million tokens through three accounts, accounting for 25% of the total votes. Polymarket is committed to preventing this from happening again,” he wrote in a March 26 X post.Source: Vladimir S.Polymarket employs UMA Protocol’s blockchain oracles for external data to settle market outcomes and verify real-world events.Polymarket data shows the market amassed more than $7 million in trading volume before settling on March 25.Ukraine/US mineral deal betting pool on Polymarket. Source: PolymarketStill, not everyone agrees that it was a coordinated attack. A pseudonymous Polymarket user, Tenadome, said that the outcome was the result of negligence.Continue readingDWF Labs launches $250 million fund for mainstream crypto adoptionDubai-based crypto market maker and investor DWF Labs launched a $250 million Liquid Fund to accelerate the growth of mid- and large-cap blockchain projects and drive real-world adoption of Web3 technologies.DWF Labs is set to sign two investment deals worth $25 million and $10 million as part of the fund.The initiative aims to grow the crypto landscape by offering strategic investments ranging from $10 million to $50 million for projects that have the potential to drive real-world adoption, according to a March 24 announcement shared with Cointelegraph.Source: DWF LabsThe fund will focus on blockchain projects with significant “usability and discoverability,” according to Andrei Grachev, managing partner of DWF Labs.“We’re focusing our support on mid-to-large-cap projects, the tokens and platforms that typically serve as entry points for retail users,” Grachev told Cointelegraph, adding:“However, good technology and utility alone isn’t sufficient. Users first need to discover these projects, comprehend their value and develop trust.”“We believe that strategic capital, coupled with hands-on ecosystem development, is the key to unlocking the next wave of growth for the industry,” he said.Continue readingDeFi market overviewAccording to data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView, most of the 100 largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization ended the week in the green.Of the top 100, the BNB Chain-native Four (FORM) token rose over 40% as the week’s biggest gainer, followed by the Cronos (CRO) token, up over 37% on the weekly chart, despite blockchain investigators accusing Crypto.com of manipulating the CRO token supply, after reissuing 70 billion tokens that were “permanently” burned in 2021.Total value locked in DeFi. Source: DefiLlamaThanks for reading our summary of this week’s most impactful DeFi developments. Join us next Friday for more stories, insights and education regarding this dynamically advancing space.
Ethereum futures premium hits 1+ year low — Is it time to buy the ETH bottom?
Ether (ETH) price fell 9.3% between March 26 and March 28, testing the $1,860 level for the first time in two weeks. This correction led to over $114 million in liquidations of leveraged ETH futures and caused the premium relative to the regular spot market to drop to its lowest level in over a year. Some traders have said that the rock-bottom ETH futures premium is a bottom signal, but let’s dig deeper into the data to see if this perspective makes any sense. ETH 1-month futures premium relative to spot markets. Source: Laevitas.chEther’s monthly futures typically trade above the regular spot price as sellers demand compensation for the longer settlement period. A 5% to 10% annualized premium usually indicates neutral markets, reflecting the cost of opportunity and the exchanges’ risk. However, ETH futures dropped below this threshold on March 8, following a 24% price correction in the prior two weeks.The current 2% ETH futures annualized premium suggests a lack of demand for leveraged longs (buys), but this measure is highly influenced by recent price movements. For example, on Oct. 10, 2024, the ETH futures premium dropped to 2.6% after a 14% price correction in two weeks, but the indicator rose to 7% as ETH regained most of its losses. Essentially, the futures premium rarely signals changes in the spot price trend.ETH whales are afraid Ether price will fall further To determine if whales have lost interest in Ether, it is crucial to observe how the market is pricing put (sell) options compared to call (buy) options. When traders anticipate a downtrend, the 25% delta skew metric rises above 6%, indicating a higher demand for hedging strategies. In contrast, periods of bullishness usually push the skew below -6%.Ether 1-month options 25% delta skew (put-call). Source: Laevitas.chCurrently, at 7%, the ETH options’ 25% delta skew suggests a lack of conviction among professional traders, raising the likelihood of further bearish momentum. From a derivatives market perspective, there is little indication that the recent ETH price correction has bottomed out. Essentially, investors are not confident that the $1,800 support will hold.Some analysts argue that the sharp decline in Ethereum network activity is the primary reason for the reduced appeal of ETH, while others suggest that the shift toward layer-2 scalability has significantly diminished the potential of base chain fees. Given the need to compensate network validators, the lack of capital inflow requires more ETH issuance, which negatively affects net returns from native staking.The Ethereum network faces steep competitionAttempting to pinpoint the reasons behind sellers’ motivations is futile, especially when considering Ethereum’s competition, which has expanded from blockchains like BNB Chain and Solana to networks tailored for specific challenges. Examples include Hyperliquid, focused on synthetic assets and perpetual trading, and Berachain, which is apparently better suited for staked assets in cross-liquidity pools.Related: Timeline: Jelly token goes sour after $6M exploit on HyperliquidThe success of certain decentralized applications (DApps) could serve as the final blow to Ether. For example, Ethena, the synthetic dollar protocol on Ethereum, is transitioning to its own layer-1 blockchain. The project, currently holding $5.3 billion in total value locked (TVL), raised $100 million in December 2024 to support this shift.However, it may be premature to claim that ETH price will continue to fall, as a major protocol update is only weeks away. Investors should carefully track the practical benefits of Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade, particularly in terms of base layer fees and overall usability for the average user. Until then, the chances of ETH outperforming the broader altcoin market remain slim.This article is for general information purposes and is not intended to be and should not be taken as legal or investment advice. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed here are the author’s alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph.
Terraform Labs to open loss claims portal on March 31
Terraform Labs, the company behind LUNA and TerraUSD, is set to launch its crypto loss claims portal on March 31. This portal aims to reimburse individuals who lost at least $100 due to the collapse of the Terra ecosystem in 2022.
The move comes after a Delaware court approved Terraform Labs’ plan to wind down operations. The judge overseeing the case agreed with the company’s bankruptcy plan, calling it a “welcome alternative” to further litigation over investor losses.
Terraform Labs settled with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in June 2024 for $4.47 billion. To be eligible for reimbursement, claimants must submit a claim and supporting documentation through the portal by April 30. Claims under $100 will not be accepted.
There are two types of evidence that can be submitted: manual and preferred. Manual evidence includes transaction logs, account statements, and screenshots, while preferred evidence refers to read-only API keys. The company warns that claims submitted with manual evidence may face a longer review process and could be disallowed if preferred evidence is also available.
Terraform Labs estimates that it could pay out anywhere from $184.5 million to $442.2 million to investors and stakeholders, but the total amount of eligible losses is still difficult to determine.
The company’s fall from grace was swift and shocking. In June 2024, Terraform Labs announced that it would cease operations and transfer control of the Terra blockchain to its community. This came after the collapse of its $45 billion ecosystem involving its stablecoin and LUNA token. The founder, Do Kwan, was later arrested and extradited to the United States, where he is facing eight felony charges.
The collapse of the Terra ecosystem sent shockwaves through the crypto community, with Bitcoin losing 37% of its value in just 30 days. Kwan’s US court hearing has been delayed until April 10 as prosecutors review new evidence.
This news serves as a reminder of the risks involved in the volatile world of cryptocurrency. It also highlights the importance of due diligence and caution when investing in any digital assets. As the crypto market continues to evolve, it is crucial for investors to stay informed and make informed decisions.
Price analysis 3/28: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, TON, LINK, AVAX
Bitcoin (BTC) is moving farther away from the crucial $90,000 mark, indicating that buying dries up at higher levels. Market participants seem nervous about the fresh round of US trade tariffs and the renewed inflation pressure as US Personal Consumption Expenditures data came in hotter-than-expected.Traders are divided about Bitcoin’s price trajectory in 2025. Analyzing data from the prediction markets platform Polymarket, X user Ashwin highlighted that Bitcoin’s most bearish target for 2025 is $59,040, and the most bullish is $138,617.Crypto market data daily view. Source: Coin360Although the near-term remains uncertain, Real Vision chief crypto analyst Jamie Coutts remains bullish on Bitcoin. Coutts told Cointelegraph that Bitcoin could hit a new all-time high above $109,000 before the end of the second quarter. He added that a lack of clarity on the US tariffs and recession concerns are unlikely to derail the potential Bitcoin rally.What are the important support levels to watch out for in Bitcoin and the major altcoins? Let’s analyze the charts of the top 10 cryptocurrencies to find out.Bitcoin price analysisBitcoin turned down from the resistance line and broke below the 20-day exponential moving average ($85,765) on March 28.BTC/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe bears will try to pull the price below the immediate support at $83,000. If they do that, the BTC/USDT pair could slide to $81,000 and later to $80,000. Buyers are expected to fiercely defend the zone between $76,606 and $80,000.The bulls will have to push and maintain the price above the resistance line to signal that the correction may be ending. A close above the 50-day simple moving average ($89,346) could propel the pair to $95,000 and eventually to the psychological resistance at $100,000.Ether price analysisEther (ETH) turned down from the breakdown level of $2,111 and broke below the 20-day EMA ($2,032), indicating that the bears remain in control.ETH/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewSellers will try to sink the ETH/USDT pair to the $1,800 to $1,754 support zone. Buyers are expected to vigorously defend the zone because a break below it could resume the downtrend. The next stop on the downside could be $1,550.Buyers will have to push and sustain the price above $2,111 to signal that the bearish momentum is weakening. The 50-day SMA ($2,293) may act as a hurdle on the upside, but if taken out, the pair could rally to $2,550.XRP price analysisXRP (XRP) turned down and broke below the moving averages on March 26, indicating that the bears remain sellers on every minor rise.XRP/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe bears will try to sink the price to the vital support at $2. Buyers are expected to defend the level with all their might because a break below $2 will complete a bearish head-and-shoulders pattern. The XRP/USDT pair may then plunge to $1.27.On the contrary, a strong bounce off the $2 support could keep the pair stuck inside the triangle for a while longer. The bulls will be back in the driver’s seat on a break and close above the resistance line.BNB price analysisBNB (BNB) has been trading between the moving averages and the $644 resistance for the past few days.BNB/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe upsloping 20-day EMA ($618) and the RSI in the positive territory signal a slight advantage to buyers. If the price rebounds off the moving averages with strength, it improves the prospects of a break above $644. The BNB/USDT pair could then surge to $686.Contrary to this assumption, if the price continues lower and breaks below the moving averages, it indicates that the bulls have given up. The pair may descend to the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level of $591.Solana price analysisSolana (SOL) broke below the 20-day EMA ($136) on March 28, suggesting a lack of demand from the bulls.SOL/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewSellers will try to sink the price to the $120 to $110 support zone. Buyers are expected to defend the support zone aggressively because a break and close below it could resume the downtrend toward $80.The 50-day SMA ($153) is the critical overhead resistance to watch out for. Buyers will have to kick the price above the 50-day SMA to indicate that the SOL/USDT pair may have formed a floor at $110. The pair could then jump to $180.Dogecoin price analysisDogecoin (DOGE) turned down from the 50-day SMA ($0.21) on March 26, indicating that the sentiment remains negative.DOGE/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe flattish 20-day EMA ($0.18) and the RSI just below the midpoint suggest a range-bound action in the near term. The DOGE/USDT pair could swing between $0.14 and the 50-day SMA for some time.If the price turns up from the current level and breaks above the 50-day SMA, it will signal that the bulls are trying to form a higher low. That increases the possibility of a break above the 50-day SMA. The pair may ascend to $0.24 and later to $0.29.Cardano price analysisCardano’s (ADA) failure to sustain above the 50-day SMA ($0.75) may have attracted profit booking by short-term buyers.ADA/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe ADA/USDT pair could slip to the uptrend line, where the buyers are expected to step in. If the price rebounds off the uptrend line, the bulls will again attempt to drive the pair above the 50-day SMA. If they succeed, the pair may rise to $0.84 and then to $1.02.Contrarily, a break and close below the uptrend line suggests that the bears have overpowered the bulls. The pair may drop to the $0.58 to $0.50 support zone, which is likely to attract buyers.Related: XRP price may drop another 40% as Trump tariffs spook risk tradersToncoin price analysisToncoin (TON) turned up from the 20-day EMA ($3.54) on March 26 and reached the overhead resistance of $4.14 on March 27.TON/USD daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe upsloping 20-day EMA and the RSI in the positive territory indicate advantage to buyers. If the price turns up from the current level or the 20-day EMA, it increases the likelihood of a break above $4.14. That opens the doors for a rise to $5.This positive view will be invalidated in the near term if the price breaks below the moving averages. There is minor support at $3.32, but if the level cracks, the TON/USDT pair could slide to $2.81.Chainlink price analysisChainlink (LINK) turned down from the 50-day SMA ($15.96) on March 28 and broke below the 20-day EMA ($14.76), indicating that bears are selling on rallies.LINK/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewIf the price sustains below the 20-day EMA, the bears will try to strengthen their position by pulling the LINK/USDT pair toward the support line. A break and close below the support line could sink the pair to $10.Buyers are likely to have other plans. They will try to quickly arrest the decline and push the price above the 50-day SMA. If they manage to do that, the pair could climb to $17.70 and subsequently to the resistance line.Avalanche price analysisAvalanche (AVAX) failed to sustain above the 50-day SMA ($21.93), signaling that the bears are active at higher levels.AVAX/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe 20-day EMA ($20.51) is the critical support to watch out for. If the price closes below the 20-day EMA, the AVAX/USDT pair could skid to $18. Buyers are expected to defend the $18 level, but if the bears prevail, the pair could retest the critical support at $15.27.The first sign of strength will be a break and close above the 50-day SMA. That suggests solid buying at lower levels. The pair may then attempt a rally to the $25.12 to $27.23 overhead resistance zone.This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.