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Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: Ethereum Remains Above $3,000. Despite Slowing Bullish Momentum

Ethereum was trading above the $3,400 level for a third consecutive session, however bullish momentum has somewhat eased, as market uncertainty has gradually risen. Bulls are now looking to re-enter the market, as prices have fallen near resistance levels.

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Bulls in BTC have also pulled back, as prices continue to hover close to recent resistance levels, with some fearing price reversals.

Following a high above $48,100 earlier in the week, BTC/USD traded at an intraday low of $46,620. 72 during today’s session.

Bitcoin has climbed by as much as 10% in the last week, however this momentum has eased, leading to consolidation.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Remains Above $3,400 Despite Bullish Momentum Slowing
BTC/USD – Daily Chart

Some believe we could see this reversal in price strength take us back towards the $45,000 level, but this could be a short-term retreat as bulls continue to target $50,000.

Looking at the chart, the 14-day RSI has also begun to tail off, and is now close to its floor of 61, however should it not break below this level, bulls may continue to hold onto some hopes of a return to upside action.

The current move looks similar to what took place in early January, when prices were last trading at the current resistance below $48,000.

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Ethereum

ETH traded above $3,400 for the third day running, as there appeared to be more bulls still holding on to positions than in BTC.

As of writing, ETH/USD is trading 0. 04% lower, as prices hit an intraday low of $3,359. 95, which is marginally higher than yesterday’s low.

Typically, when there is a streak of higher lows during a falling market, it signals consolidation, prior to an extension of a bullish streak.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Remains Above $3,400 Despite Bullish Momentum Slowing
ETH/USD – Daily Chart

This is likely what remaining ETH bulls are hoping for, despite price strength still hovering in overbought territory.

As of writing, the 14-day RSI is sitting at 70.9, which is still close to multi-month highs, however moving averages are yet showing signs of further bullish pressure, both in the short and long term.

Will we see consolidation in crypto end before we start the weekend? Comment below to share your thoughts.

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Eliman Dambell

Eliman has a broad perspective on market analysis. He is a former brokerage director, educator in retail trading, and commentator on Crypto, Stocks, and FX markets.

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Senate Banking Committee chair Sherrod Brown called it a “disgusting smear campaign against Caroline Crenshaw” The vote was postponed minutes before it was due to begin by Brown No date has been set for Crenshaw’s renomination A US Senate vote to renominate Democrat Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been…


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  • Senate Banking Committee chair Sherrod Brown called it a “disgusting smear campaign against Caroline Crenshaw”
  • The vote was postponed minutes before it was due to begin by Brown
  • No date has been set for Crenshaw’s renomination

A US Senate vote to renominate Democrat Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been postponed.

The vote was originally scheduled on December 11; however, it was postponed minutes before it was due to begin, reports Bloomberg. Sherrod Brown, the Senate Banking Committee chair, delayed the vote. When Brown requested the vote occur later that day, Republican senators blocked his request.

Brown later released a statement saying that corporate special interests are running a “disgusting smear campaign against Caroline Crenshaw.”

No date has been set for her renomination.

Earlier this week, crypto and blockchain advocacy groups voiced their opposition to Crenshaw’s renomination.

In a letter to Brown and Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Tim Scott, the Blockchain Association and the DeFi Education Fund argued that Crenshaw’s actions have undermined Congress’s mandate to establish clear regulatory policies for the crypto industry.

In their letter, they mention Crenshaw’s “continued opposition to the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETP.”

Following the news of Crenshaw’s reappointment, Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, took to X to say: “She tried to block the Bitcoin ETFs, and was worse than Gensler on some issues (which I didn’t think was possible).”

A Republican-majority SEC?

The delay to Crenshaw’s renomination opens up the possibility of a three-person Republican SEC once Donald Trump enters the White House in January. Crenshaw’s term at the SEC officially ended in June; however, if she’s renominated she would be the only Democratic SEC commissioner.

The SEC can make up to five commissioners, but no more than three can form the same political party. Current SEC chair Gary Gensler, a Democrat, is stepping down on January 20, and SEC Commissioner Jaime Lizárraga, also a Democrat, will step down on January 17.

Last week, Trump nominated pro-crypto Paul Atkins, a Republican, as chair of the SEC.

Including Gensler and Lizárraga, the three remaining SEC commissioners include Republicans Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda.


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Australia fines Kraken operator $5 million for non-compliance

Kraken operator in Australia Bit Trade will pay a $5.1 million fine for non-compliance with regulatory requirements. The Australian Securities and Investment Commission accused the crypto platform of offering a credit facilty that did not comply with regulations. Kraken crypto exchange’s Australian operator firm has been slapped with a AU$8 million ($5.1 million) fine for…


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  • Kraken operator in Australia Bit Trade will pay a $5.1 million fine for non-compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • The Australian Securities and Investment Commission accused the crypto platform of offering a credit facilty that did not comply with regulations.

Kraken crypto exchange’s Australian operator firm has been slapped with a AU$8 million ($5.1 million) fine for non-compliance with Australian regulations.

The Australian federal court fined Bit Trade following a lawsuit by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission. In its order, the court said that the Kraken crypto exchange operator must comply with the country’s crypto regulations.

The court ordered that the exchange ought to pay 8 million Australian dollars as a penalty for non-compliance with the local regulations. Notably, Kraken recently announced a licensed broker offering for clients in Australia.

Bit Trade failed to comply with regulations

In August this year, the court ruled in favour of the Australian Securities and Investment Commission. The regulator had filed a case accusing Bit Trade of issuing a credit facility without following the legal proceedings.

ASIC argued that Bit Trade did not make the target market determination, a requirement to protect investors. Between October 2021 and August 2023, ASIC stated that the firm offered a margin extension to 1,100 users which cost them a loss of over $5.2 million without following the legal requirements.

The market regulator’s demand was Bit Trade to pay a fine worth 20 million Australian dollars. On their argument, Bit Trade put their limit to a maximum of four million Australian dollars. The penalty follows these proceedings, and the Kraken operator in Australia has 60 days to comply with the order.

In addition, the firm would cover for all the commissions court proceedings costs.

Kraken has faced regulatory hurdles in the US too, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), suing the exchange earlier in November 2023.

SEC’s allegations include Kraken offering of unregistered activities and operating as an unregistered broker. In August 2024, a US court denied the exchange’s motion that sought to dismiss the SEC’s lawsuit.


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