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Bitcoin Loses Key Support Levels, HYPE Sets New ATH, Markets Brace for New Fed Chair: Weekly Recap
TL;DR
Bitcoin has lost key support levels, dropping below $78,000 and reaching a low of $76,000. Meanwhile, HYPE has set a new all-time high as markets prepare for a new Fed Chair.
Key points
- Bitcoin dropped below $78,000 after losing key support levels
- HYPE set a new all-time high amid market changes
- Kevin Warsh is the new Chairman of the US Federal Reserve
- Bitcoin reached a low of $76,000, its lowest since early May
- Analysts highlight risks and signals affecting Bitcoin's price
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Perhaps the most anticipated financial and economic event is just hours away, as the US Federal Reserve will have a new Chairman after more than eight years under Jerome Powell.
But, before we explore the seventeenth chair of the financial institution, let’s rewind the clock for a week and review what happened in the last seven days through the eyes of bitcoin (and a few alts). The primary cryptocurrency jumped past $82,000 at the end of the previous business week after the CLARITY Act made progress in the US Senate, but it was quickly rejected and had lost the $80,000 support by Friday evening.
It dipped further on Saturday to under $78,000 before it calmed at around that level on Sunday. Another couple of leg downs followed at the beginning of the business week, driving the asset south to its lowest price level since early May at $76,000.
This meant that the cryptocurrency had lost over $6,000 in 4-5 days. After this substantial retracement, bitcoin rebounded slightly and tapped $78,000 on Thursday. However, the predominantly bearish market structure and sentiment were too strong, and BTC was halted there, currently struggling to remain above $77,000.
A major market shift is expected to unfold soon, as the financial industry has braced for a change in Fed leadership. As reported earlier, the Kevin Warsh era begins today, but analysts from XWIN Research Japan outlined certain risks and on-chain signals that could be more important to BTC’s short-term price moves than the new Fed chair stepping in.
Consequently, BTC ends the week in the red, similar to most larger-cap alts. However, HYPE has stolen the show as it painted a new all-time high above $62 following a mind-blowing 43% weekly surge. ZEC, NEAR, ONDO, and VVV complete the double-digit price gainers club.
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Q&A
What is the current price of Bitcoin after recent fluctuations?
Bitcoin's price has recently dipped to around $76,000, down from over $82,000.
Who is the new Chairman of the US Federal Reserve?
Kevin Warsh is the new Chairman of the US Federal Reserve, succeeding Jerome Powell.
What impact did the CLARITY Act have on Bitcoin's price?
The CLARITY Act initially helped Bitcoin surge past $82,000, but its rejection led to a significant price drop.
What are analysts predicting for Bitcoin's price with the new Fed leadership?
Analysts suggest that on-chain signals may influence Bitcoin's short-term price more than the new Fed chair's appointment.
