{"id":282131,"date":"2024-04-12T18:57:54","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T13:27:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/?p=282131"},"modified":"2024-04-12T18:57:54","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T13:27:54","slug":"top-altcoins-to-focus-ahead-of-bitcoin-halving-crypto-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/top-altcoins-to-focus-ahead-of-bitcoin-halving-crypto-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Altcoins to Focus Ahead of Bitcoin Halving &#8211; Crypto News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Crypto Price Prediction: Despite over a month of sideways trend, the cryptocurrency market continues to waver in uncertainty, evidenced in the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/mining-bitcoin-harder-than-ever-difficulty-reaches-86-tln-hashes-ahead-halving\/\">Bitcoin<\/a> price consolidation around $70000. A similar trend is visible on altcoins like Ethereum, showing a 6% weekly growth, while XRP and Cardano (ADA) surged barely 1% and Solana (SOL) dropped 6%.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On April 11th, the total net inflow of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/robert-kiyosaki-advocates-self-bitcoin-custody-to-bitcoin-etfs-heres-why\/\">spot Bitcoin ETFs<\/a> was $91.27 million, but it did not contribute to a major uptick in BTC.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.82 --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ahead of Bitcoin\u2019s upcoming halving, Santiment notes a peak in social discussion\u2014its highest this year\u2014suggesting investor anticipation. While market stability suggests this spike alone isn\u2019t a predictor of major price changes, Santiment flags the potential for FOMO if Bitcoin nears record highs, possibly indicating a temporary peak. Alternatively, a price dip to $67k coupled with increased halving talk could signal FUD, presenting a buying opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u231b\ufe0f\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f As <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bitcoin<\/a> has now drawn to its final week before the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/halving?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#halving<\/a>, social dominance toward the topic has peaked at its highest level of the year at 9pm UTC. The spikes in this topic should be received as high confidence price reversals for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/crypto?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#crypto<\/a> markets. Markets have been\u2026 <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/U2dOujjhLj\">pic.twitter.com\/U2dOujjhLj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Santiment (@santimentfeed) <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/santimentfeed\/status\/1778663094560170425?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 12, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Also Read: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/hong-kong-approve-bitcoin-ethereum-etf-monday-bloomberg\/\">Breaking: Hong Kong To Approve Spot Bitcoin, Ethereum ETF On Monday \u2013 Bloomberg<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>1) Ethereum (ETH)<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1946px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.tradingview.com\/snapshots\/f\/FGSN71Ex.png\" alt=\"BITSTAMP:ETHUSD Chart \" width=\"1946\" height=\"893\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ethereum (ETH)| Tradingview<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/blog\/5-reasons-ethereum-is-losing-ground-to-bitcoin\/\">Ethereum<\/a> stands out as a foundational blockchain platform that enables the creation of decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts, with its native cryptocurrency, Ether (ETH), used for transaction fees and computational services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Following the success of Decun, the Ethereum developers are now focusing on the next upgrade called \u2018Pectra\u2019. The upgrade, expected between late 2024 and early 2025, promises to significantly enhance crypto wallet functionality and improve user experience (UX).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Amid the broader market consolidation, the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/price\/ethereum\/\">Ethereum price<\/a> has wavered $3500 for nearly a month. The market cap of this top altcoin stands at $424.2 Billion, while the intraday trading volume is at 13.3 Billion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An analysis of the daily chart shows this consolidation resonating with two rising trendlines resembling the formation of a wedge pattern. For buyers to regain control over the asset, they must break the overhead trendline and rechallenge the high at $4100.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Also Read: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/etherfi-commits-500m-restaked-eth-in-redstone-oracles\/\">EtherFi Commits $500M Restaked ETH In RedStone Oracles<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>2)<\/b> <b>Cardano (ADA)<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1946px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" alt=\"BINANCE:ADAUSDT Chart \" width=\"1946\" height=\"893\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/s3.tradingview.com\/snapshots\/m\/mYTSLBG9.png\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.tradingview.com\/snapshots\/m\/mYTSLBG9.png\" alt=\"BINANCE:ADAUSDT Chart \" width=\"1946\" height=\"893\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cardano (ADA)| Tradingview<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.82 --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/markets\/will-cardano-price-regain-0-7-mark-in-april\/\">Cardano<\/a> (ADA) is a prominent blockchain platform known for its emphasis on security and sustainability, employing a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism designed to be more energy-efficient than Bitcoin\u2019s proof-of-work system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The mid-term trend in <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/price\/cardano\/\">Cardano price<\/a> is bullish supported by an ascending trendline in the daily chart. However, a month-long correction has plunged the ADA price from $0.81 to $0.567 registering 30%.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This correction trend is currently challenging the support trendline for downside breakdown, which may have plunged this altcoin to the $0.46 mark.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">By the press time, the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/cardano-ada-price-faces-final-dip-before-rally-to-1-70\/\">ADA<\/a> price was at $0.584, with an intraday loss of $0.2. Cardano (ADA) currently shows a market capitalization of $20.8 billion, securing its position as the 10th largest cryptocurrency in the market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Also Read: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/markets\/4-under-1-ethereum-based-meme-coins-to-buy-turning-10-into-1000-this-week\/\">4 Under $1 Ethereum-Based Meme Coins To Buy Turning $10 Into $1000 This Week<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>3) Pepe Coin (PEPE)<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1946px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" alt=\"BINANCE:PEPEUSDT Chart \" width=\"1946\" height=\"893\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/s3.tradingview.com\/snapshots\/l\/laJgbhl9.png\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.tradingview.com\/snapshots\/l\/laJgbhl9.png\" alt=\"BINANCE:PEPEUSDT Chart \" width=\"1946\" height=\"893\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pepe Coin (PEPE)| Tradingview<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/pepe-coin-price-set-for-54-rally-popular-analyst\/\">Pepe Coin<\/a> (PEPE) is a cryptocurrency that stands out primarily for its cultural and meme-driven origins, similar to Dogecoin. It capitalizes on the popularity of the Pepe the Frog internet meme, which has become a recognizable figure in the digital space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.82 --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The ongoing consolidation in the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/pepe-meme-coin-futures-launch-on-coinbase-price-climbs-5\/\">PEPE<\/a> coin can be traced using the two converging trendlines of the pennant pattern. The asset recently rebounded from the pattern\u2019s lower trendline at $0.0000634 and surged to $0.0000722, registering a 14% jump.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, the buyers must break out above the pennant\u2019s trend for the PEPE price to escape this sideways trend. Currently, this memecoin holds a market cap of $3.03 Billion, while the 24-hour market cap of $754.2 Million trading volume.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A successful upside breakout will push the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/price\/pepe-coin\/\">PEPE coin price<\/a> to a high of $0.0000132, indicating a potential growth of 60%.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Key Takeaway<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With Bitcoin\u2019s halving event just a week away, market speculation has intensified, as evidenced by a surge in social media discussions, according to Santiment. While historical data and broader trends suggest a potential uptrend, Bitcoin\u2019s current consolidation trend has left traders cautious, waiting for further updates before committing to a specific trend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.82 --><\/p>\n<p class=\"m-0\">Related Articles<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-on mobiless\">\n<div id=\"social-section-new\">\n<p>\u2713 Share:<\/p>\n<p>                                  <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"social-text_new wp_new\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?text=https:\/\/coingape.com\/markets\/crypto-price-prediction-4-12-top-altcoins-in-ahead-of-bitcoin-halving\/\">  <i class=\"fa fa-whatsapp\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n                                <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"social-text_new tw_new_logo\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=https:\/\/coingape.com\/markets\/crypto-price-prediction-4-12-top-altcoins-in-ahead-of-bitcoin-halving\/\"><br \/>\n  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/14164721\/x-logo.png\" class=\"mb-1\" alt=\"coingape\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>          &lt;!&#8211; <\/p>\n<div class=\"m-on pl-2 pr-2\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-6 pr-2\">\n<div class=\"Borderboxies_2 mb-3  fullmobx\">\n<p>            <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/top-7-crypto-marketing-firms-of-the-year\/?utm_source=abovesidebartabnews&amp;utm_medium=organicarticle\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"SponserdyWebimg_2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"834\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15175104\/top_crypto_marketing_agencies.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Sponserdtent_2 mt-2\">Top Crypto Marketing Firms \/ Agencies 2023; Here\u2019s Best Picks [Updated]\n <\/div>\n<p>            <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-6 pl-2\">\n<div class=\"Borderboxies_2 mb-3  fullmobx\">\n<p>            <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/top-10-web-3-games-to-explore-in-2023-here-list\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"SponserdyWebimg_2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"834\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/23134356\/jpg_20221223_134223_0000.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Sponserdtent_2 mt-2\">Top 10 Web3 Games To Explore In 2023; Here List\n <\/div>\n<p>            <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                    &#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<div class=\"TabDicA\">\n<div class=\"TBAcon \">\n<div class=\"authorFlip tabcS\" id=\"TabA191143\">\n<div class=\"authorBox\">\n<div class=\"author_Name\">\n&lt;!&#8211;<\/p>\n<div class=\"getAuthoname\"><\/div>\n<p>&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p>Sahil is a dedicated full-time trader with over three years of experience in the financial markets. 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