Altcoins Can’t Keep Up With Bitcoin: Why?

Important points

• Bitcoin has to reach and hold above $78,000 in order to kick-start a strong recovery to $84,000.
• HYPE & ZEC continue to be strong altcoins, but other coins struggle to break through their ceiling resistance. 

BitcoinBTCOn Saturday, following US President Donald Trump’s announcement in a post According to his Truth Social platform, the US has been in negotiations with Iran since 1979. “proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner.” On Monday, buyers extended their recovery and were attempting to maintain above $77,500.

Uncertainty has characterized the past days. $1.55 billion in net outflows Exchange-traded Funds in the US. Santiment’s crypto sentiment platform said on Friday in a report that BTC ETFs have seen sharp outflows. indicate retail capitulationThe. “historically correlated with conditions favorable for patient accumulation” For long-term investors rather than panic. 

View the cryptomarket data every day. Source: TradingView

Darkfost, a CryptoQuant Analyst said on X in a blog post that BTC’s apparent demand had dropped to -147,000 BTC. This is the lowest since December 2025. This suggests that a sustainable rally would be difficult Without the support of genuine demand. Analysts added, however, that current conditions create a difficult environment. “interesting opportunities for long-term investors capable of remaining patient.”

BTC, and other major altcoins be able to break through their current resistance levels? Find out by analyzing the charts for the 10 most popular cryptocurrencies. 

S&P 500 Index price prediction

The S&P 500 Index (SPX) rallied toward the all-time high of 7,517 on Friday, indicating that buyers remain in command.

SPX chart for the day. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView

If prices rise above 7,500 and continue to do so, then the index will likely start a new leg up towards the 8,000-level. 

First, a close and break below the moving average exponential of 20 days (7,324) is a sign that weakness has begun. This move indicates that short-term traders have booked profits. The correction may then continue to 7180, and eventually the 7,002 breakout. Up until that point, dips in the market are most likely to be considered as an opportunity for buyers.

US Dollar Index price prediction

The US Dollar Index DXY dropped from 99.51 last Thursday. It indicates that there are higher sellers.

DXY Daily Chart Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView

On the downside, it is anticipated that the 20-day EMA will act as a solid support. The likelihood that the price will rally over the 99.51 mark increases if the 20-day EMA is repelled with force. It is possible that the index will then rise to the 100.54 overhead resistance. To signal a fresh upswing, buyers will need to break through the level of 100.54.

The sellers are more likely to be pursuing other strategies. The sellers will try to lower the price to the 20-day EMA to open the way for a fall towards the 97.74 resistance.

Bitcoin price prediction

BTC fell below the $76,000 level of support on Friday. However, the bulls seized the opportunity and recovered it on Saturday. This shows that demand is at lower levels.

BTC/USDT Daily Chart Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView

The bulls have continued to put pressure on the sellers, who are trying to stall the rally. The BTC/USDT may reach $80,000 or even $84,000 if buyers push the price over the 20-day EMA.

In contrast to the assumption made, the BTC’s price dropping and breaking below $74,289 indicates the bears may be trying to seize control. This pair could then move towards the support line which will likely attract buyers.

Price prediction for Ether

Ether is being pushed by buyers.ETHThe bears are still holding their ground.

Daily chart of the ETH/USDT pair. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView

A 20-day EMA that is downsloping ($2,184), and RSI in the negative area, indicate a slight advantage for the bears. The ETH/USDT may drop to $2,000 psychologically, and then $1,916 if the price falls below the 20 day EMA.

In the short term, this negative outlook will be invalidated if bulls continue to push ETH above moving averages. This would indicate that the market has rejected the breaking below the support level. If the market continues to rise, it may reach $2.465 in resistance.

XRP price prediction

It is a cryptocurrency that allows you to buy and sell XRP.XRPThe bears continue to be in control as ) trades below the moving-averages.

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The sellers will try to increase their positions by pushing the XRP below $1.27. They may be able to push the pair XRP/USDT to $1.11 and then the psychological level of $1.

To signal a return, buyers will need to close the pattern above the downward trend line. The pair could rise up to $1.61 resistance if they achieve this. Closes above $1.61 may indicate a possible trend change.

BNB price prediction

BNBBNB) dipped below the 20-day EMA ($652) on Saturday, but the long tail on the candlestick shows buying near the 50-day SMA ($635).

BNB/USDT chart for the day. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView

The bulls are slightly favored by the flattish RSI and 20-day EMA. The buyers will need to close the day above $687 to start a new trend up toward $730 and then toward $790.

If the BNB prices drop below the SMA of 50 days and the 687-level, this indicates that the bears are still fighting. BNB/USDT may stay in the range of $570-$687 for a longer time.

Solana price prediction

Solana (SOL) bounced off the $82.65 support on Saturday, but the bulls are struggling to clear the 20-day EMA ($87.12) hurdle.

SOL/USDT chart for the day. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView

Sellers will try to lower the SOL/USDT below $82.65 if the price falls below the 20 day EMA. The SOL may fall to $76 if they succeed. As a result, buyers are likely to defend $76 aggressively. A close below that level could bring the pair as low as $67.

If the pair closes above and breaks the 20 day EMA, it indicates that the selling pressure may be easing. It is possible that the pair will then try to rally up to $98 where bears should be able to defend themselves.

Related: XRP price in ‘value zone’ near $1.40 as whales pull $170M from exchanges

Dogecoin price prediction

Dogecoin buyers are trying to keep it (DOGEThe 50-day SMA is $0.10, and the bears continue to press.

Daily chart of DOGE/USDT Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView

The 20-day EMA’s downward slope ($0.10) along with the RSI being in negative territory indicates an advantage for the bears. The 50-day SMA must be closed below to clear the path to a decline towards the $0.09 mark. The DOGE will be held within the $0.09 – $0.12 price range by buyers who defend the level of support.

A close above the 20 day EMA may signal buying lower. The DOGE/USDT could then rise to the resistance of $0.12. If the pair closes above the level of $0.12, the road is clear for an up move.

Hyperliquid price prediction

Hyperliquid (HYPE() rose to a record high of $64.72 Sunday, showing that bulls are still in charge.

Chart for HYPE/USDT on a daily basis. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView

The HYPE/USDT currency pair pulled back on monday, but the large tails on the candles show that the bulls have continued to purchase the dips. The possibility that the upward trend will resume towards $77 is increased.

First support to the downside comes from the level that was broken out at $59.41. Next is $54.07. The $54.07 support level is the first to be tested on the downside. This will then lead us into a correction that could reach the 20-day EMA (50.54), and finally the 50-day SMA (44.05). 

Zcash price prediction

ZcashZEC) turned up sharply from the 20-day EMA ($572) on Saturday, indicating a positive sentiment.

ZEC/USDT chart for today. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView

The RSI is showing a negative divergence. This could be viewed as a minor downside for bulls. This suggests that the bullish trend may be waning. Sellers need to pull ZEC’s price down below the 20-day EMA for a more significant correction to $487.

If the ZEC/USDT pairs continues upwards and closes over $690, then this view is invalidated. The path is now clear for the rally towards $750. However, the bears will be more aggressive in their selling.