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The overall bearish sentiment for Cardano (ADA) continues to rise as analysts now foresee a massive 33% price crash for the altcoin. This pessimistic projection comes as ADA struggles to gain traction in the market, with its value remaining stagnant or steadily dropping to lower levels.  Cardano (ADA) Crash Incoming Compared to other prominent altcoins in the crypto market, Cardano has performed poorly, struggling with price declines and sluggish growth. Consequently, a crypto analyst, identified as ‘Financialfreedomgoals’ on TradingView, predicted that cryptocurrency is likely to experience more than a 30% crash to new lows.  Related Reading: BlackRock Calls Bitcoin ‘Hedge Against Global Disorder’, Analyst Sets $600,000 Target The analyst notes the broader negative state of the current crypto market, highlighting that most altcoins are stuck in a “bearish rut.” He disclosed that rather than achieving new all-time highs, these coins have been setting fresh lows, underscoring the persistent downtrend and decreased confidence amongst investors.  Cardano, in particular, has had its share of negative sentiment and volatility. The cryptocurrency has stayed unwaveringly below the Exponential Moving Average (EMA) 200 line, a key technical indicator traders often use to gauge long-term trends. Typically, when the price of a cryptocurrency stays below this line, it tends to signal a continuation of a bearish trend.  Given the present bearish state of the market, the crypto analyst has dismissed the idea of an upcoming altcoin season, where the majority of cryptocurrencies excluding Bitcoin experience significant price gains.  On the daily time frame, Cardano is trading below the EMA 200 line and the bearish trend line. Initially, a rising wedge pattern had formed on the cryptocurrency’s price chart, however instead of breaking out, Cardano saw a series of negative candlesticks alongside a bearish crossover on the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD).  This series of negative indicators suggests that bears may be tightening their grip on Cardano’s price. As such, the crypto analyst foresees the ADA continuing its descent to reach fresh lows at target areas: 0.2506 or 0.2197. These targets are calculated using the Fibonacci retracement ratios of 1.272 and 1.618.  0.3815 Resistance Could Trigger Bullish Surge Despite maintaining a largely bearish stance on Cardano’s price outlook, Financialfreedomgoals has hinted at a potential bullish turnaround. He has suggested that a price reversal for ADA could be possible if the price of the cryptocurrency manages to break above the key resistance at 0.3815 Fibonacci level.  Related Reading: Time To Convert Bitcoin To Ethereum? ETH/BTC Charts Gears Up For 180% Surge Crypto analyst Sssebi shares an even greater bullish outlook for Cardano. He highlights that during the previous bull market, ADA’s value increased by more than 100X. As a result, the analyst believes that ADA will rally by at least 20X in this current market cycle, expressing even stronger confidence that the cryptocurrency will reach $5 soon.  As of writing, the price of ADA is trading at $0.3576, reflecting a significant increase of 11.39% over the past week, according to CoinMarketCap.  Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

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Ethereum, the second largest crypto by market cap, is trading at $2,420 after a recent price rally. Ethereum has been up by 3.4% and 6.3% in the past 24 hours and seven days, respectively, which has raised hopes for an extended bullish run. As the price performance continues to unfold, some major developments are taking root, which could pave the way for Ethereum’s price to rally back above the $4,000 mark. Stablecoin Transaction Volume Hits New High Despite the bearish sentiment which has lingered in a 30-day timeframe, on-chain data shows that the Ethereum blockchain continues to witness massive activity, especially in the stablecoin niche. The stablecoin trading volume on the blockchain soared massively in August to break its previous all-time high. Particularly, the stablecoin trading volume reached $1.46 trillion.  This surge in stablecoin activity further solidifies Ethereum’s position as the go-to blockchain platform in the world of DeFi. As stablecoin adoption continues to rise, this could drive up Ethereum revenue due to demand for ETH tokens used to pay transaction fees. This increased utility could, in turn, contribute to its price reaching $4,000 or beyond. Watch Out For The 0.015 Point In Funding Rates Another key factor to watch now for Ethereum is the funding rate. The funding rate is a metric that tracks the cost of holding a long or short position in the perpetual futures market. Funding rates reflect market sentiment, as positive funding rates indicate that longs are paying short positions, suggesting a bullish outlook, while negative rates show a bearish trend. According to on-chain data from CryptoQuant, the Ethereum funding rate is approaching the 0.015 point. As an analyst at CryptoQuant pointed out, the Ethereum funding rate is currently hovering between 0.002 and 0.005. This movement is reminiscent of a pattern in September 2023, when the funding rate was similarly low. Although these figures might appear modest for a typical bull market, a CryptoQuant analyst has noted that this could be the calm before a major upward movement. This is because the funding rates eventually crossed 0.015 in 2023, allowing Ethereum to “surge from the $1,500s to $4,000s.” A similar occurrence could see Ethereum surging massively to $4,000 in the next few months.  Ethereum: Network Growth According to Santiment, the Ethereum network has witnessed massive growth in the past week, recently reaching a four-month high. Apart from its L2 solutions like Optimism and Arbitrum, the platform remains the foundation for decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). This network growth was accompanied by an increase in the creation of wallet addresses and active addresses.  At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading at $2,421. If these factors above align in favor of Ethereum, we could see ETH continue to approach the $4,000 mark. Featured image from StormGain, chart from TradingView

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After a recent breakout, PEPE has experienced a notable drop as it moves to retest crucial support levels. This retest is crucial for the cryptocurrency, as it will determine whether the bullish momentum can continue or if the price will struggle to hold above this level. The aim of this article is to analyze PEPE’s recent price action as it drops to retest critical support at $0.00000766 following a breakout. It will examine whether this support level can hold and lead to a rebound, potentially setting the stage for a renewed upward trend, and explore potential scenarios for its next move. Analyzing The Current Market Condition Of PEPE On the 4-hour chart, PEPE is currently trading above the 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA), indicating a generally positive trend. However, the crypto asset is experiencing significant bearish momentum that could drive the price down toward the $0.00000766 level for a crucial retest. Additionally, on the 4-hour chart, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) signal line is currently at 66%, moving down from the overbought zone toward the 50% threshold. This decline indicates increasing pessimistic momentum, suggesting a greater likelihood of PEPE approaching the $0.00000766 support level. Related Reading: PEPE Selling Pressure Surges As Price Slips Under $0.00000766 Support On the 4-hour chart, PEPE appears to be moving downward toward the $0.00000766 support level while approaching the 100-day SMA. Despite this short-term decline, the recent bullish market sentiment suggests that this drop may be temporary and could potentially lead to a rebound in the near future. Finally, the 1-day RSI signal line, which has risen to 51%, is now declining towards the 50% level. The drop in the RSI indicates a potential upward momentum weakening, reinforcing the likelihood of a price retracement to the support level for further evaluation. Evaluating PEPE’s Support Test: Can $0.00000766 Hold Firm? If $0.00000766 holds up against the selling pressure, it could indicate a potential rebound and a continuation of the upward trend toward the next resistance at $0.00001152. A successful breach of this resistance level might signal a stronger bullish move, paving the way for further price increases to even higher levels. Related Reading: Buying The Dip: PEPE Price Recovers 10% As Whales Load Their Bags However, if $0.00000766 fails to hold as support, it could lead to additional declines toward the $0.00000589 support level. Should PEPE fall below this level, it may move on to challenge the $0.00000398 range and beyond. Over the past 24 hours, PEPE traded around $0.00007822, reflecting a 6.93% increase. The cryptocurrency’s market capitalization has risen to over $3.2 billion, with trading volume surpassing $527 billion, indicating a 6.94% and 59.38% increase respectively in the past day.  Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com

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Sam Bankman-Fried, the former crypto billionaire who was convicted of fraud and sentenced to 25 years in prison, has formally appealed his conviction and requested a new trial. In the 102-page appeal, the legal representatives of the FTX founder accused Judge Lewis Kaplan of being unfairly biased in the previous trial.

A Biased Judge?

Bankman-Fried, the former crypto billionaire who once made significant political donations, was convicted on seven counts of fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud by a New York jury last November for his fraudulent business practices with the now-collapsed FTX and its affiliates. The conviction was followed by a 25-year prison sentence in March by US District Judge Lewis Kaplan of the Southern District of New York (SDNY).

At that time, the prosecutors sought a much heftier prison sentence, between 40 and 50 years, while the defence lawyers asked for a lighter sentence of 6.5 years. Notably, the 32-year-old crypto exchange founder maintained his innocence throughout.

“Sam Bankman-Fried was never presumed innocent,” the filing yesterday (Friday), submitted by his lawyer Alexandra Shapiro in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, noted. “He was presumed guilty by the judge who presided over his trial.”

Sam Bankman-Fried just filed his appeal brief for his criminal conviction.It’s 100 pages long. Let’s take a look. pic.twitter.com/dlACBjft50

— Jacob Shamsian ⚖️ (@JayShams) September 13, 2024

Shapiro is the new legal representative of Bankman-Fried, taking over the case from trial lawyers Mark Cohen and Christian Everdell after the conviction.

FTX Customers Didn’t Lose Money

Bankman-Fried was convicted for shady business practices primarily involving FTX and its sister entity, Alameda Research. He was also convicted for misappropriating $8 billion in customer funds.

FTX and its affiliates are currently controlled by bankruptcy administrators, who recently put forth a plan to refund the creditors in excess of their original claims.

In the latest filing, the defence lawyers argued that in the previous trial, Judge Kaplan blocked Bankman-Fried from claiming to the jury that FTX customers did not actually lose money, as they would get it back through the bankruptcy proceedings.

“The government thus presented a false narrative that FTX’s customers, lenders, and investors had permanently lost their money,” the filing stated. “The jury was only allowed to see half the picture.”

The defence lawyers also accused the prosecutors of working more closely with the bankruptcy estate than allowed, and blocking the defence in the previous trial from accessing evidence.

“The district court summarily refused to order discovery, or even a hearing, to determine whether the Debtors and their counsel were an ‘arm of the prosecution’,” the filing added.

Interestingly, other top associates of Bankman-Fried, including Caroline Ellison, Nishad Singh, Gary Wang, and Ryan Salame, pled guilty to civil and criminal charges, and worked with the prosecutors in building the case against the FTX founder, even testifying against him in court. In May, Salame was sentenced to 75 years in prison, while the sentencing for Ellison has been set for later this month. The sentencing of Singh and Wang has also been scheduled for October 30 and November 20, respectively.

This article was written by Arnab Shome at www.financemagnates.com.