The crypto market is up slightly by 0.06% at $2.54 trillion as buyers and sellers hesitate before the new catalyst.
Bitcoin (BTC) trades around $77,017 and the green candle of the day is moving higher, indicating weak sentiment. Zcash (ZEC) finds stability and performs about 7% as the cryptocurrency attracts new changes.
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Crypto Market Cap Inches Up as Catalyst Wait Builds
The total value of the crypto market closed at $ 2.54 trillion on May 19, up just 0.06% or $ 1.61 billion. The modest gain follows an 8% slide from the May 10 shock of $2.72 trillion. The index is now leaning on $2.53 trillion as its first line of defense.
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The hesitancy indicates the sale of various products. The S & P 500 closed at 7,403 on May 18. It was down only 0.074%, which means that risk capital has been stopped as traders look at the upcoming two points.
President Donald Trump’s warning on May 17 that the “clock is ticking” on Iran has added political danger to the tape.
At the same time, Japan’s 30-year yield exceeded 4% for the first time since 1999. This threatens global yields as Japanese investors unwind US Treasury holdings.
If the amount of $2.53 trillion holds, TOTAL can go back to $2.60 trillion and then $2.72 trillion.
If it breaks, $2.47 trillion and $2.42 trillion are opened as the next areas.
Bitcoin Price Edge Above $77,000 as Volume Dries Up
The price of Bitcoin it closed at $77,017 on May 19, up 0.10% on the day. The green candle produced about 821 BTC per day. It is below recent averages. It also shows that buyers have not entered even after the 8.31% slide from the May 6 high of $82,861.
The volume drain reflects the wait-and-see trend observed in the main crypto market. The Iran warning and the stress on Japanese bonds are keeping institutional funds on the sidelines, and BTC’s daily candle has shown more string than sensitivity since the May 6 peak.
The daily closing above $78,635, where the 0.236 Fibonacci level shows the first skill of the recent shock, could be the first sign that buyers are returning. A break below $76,020, a recent strong support, shows $73,906 and then $71,793 as bearish areas.
A daily close above the $78,635 target adds momentum. A close below $76,020 indicates a deep correction.
Zcash (ZEC) Breaks Out Of Bull Flag With 209% Move On Table
Zcash (ZEC) was sold at $568 on May 19. It is about 7% in 24 hours and extends the 30-day rally above 76%. The May 18 candlestick broke ZEC from the bearish bearish flag formed after the stock rallied 209.32% from $207 on March 29 to $642 on May 9.
While the main crypto market trades incessantly in anticipation of major political triggers, ZEC has converted new shares into a private currency, removing the tape. The breakout occurred on increasing volume, although the reading remains below the April 8 high, indicating risk of profit-taking on the way.
A clean break above $610 opens the way to $648. A push past $648 opens a target near $811.
The low of $562 separates the continuation to $811 from the slide back to $486-the weakening pattern.
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