BTC dominance has slipped to 57.3 per cent, while the CMC Altcoin Season Index has climbed to 62/100, which analysts suggest are early signs of capital rotation into altcoins
Analysts suggest the muted price action reflects investor caution ahead of the upcoming US CPI release, which could influence the Fed's next policy decision
Ashish Singhal, Co-founder of CoinSwitch, believes that India needs a balanced approach to the crypto markets-emphasizing smart regulation, robust security standards, and ongoing investor education
Market analysts attribute the the cautious optimism to a balance between consolidating price action and renewed corporate activity
Meanwhile, roughly $300 million in crypto positions were liquidated over the past 24 hours, led by Ethereum at $97 million and Bitcoin at $54 million
Activity in the DeFi space also remained robust, with year-to-date lending volumes rising sharply, signaling deeper integration between traditional and blockchain-based finance, said analysts
Market analysts attributed the renewed bullish sentiment to significant inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs, which registered $333 million in net investments in a single day
Ethereum, on the other hand, is lagging slightly but sits at a key breakout point, holding $4,300 support and now retesting its descending trendline
Caution dominated trading activity, amplified by Wall Street's closure for the Labor Day holiday and concerns over a BTC whale potentially divesting another billion-dollar tranche of BTC
Analysts suggest the market may be gradually moving past recent sell-side pressure
Historical trends suggest September tends to be bearish during bull market years, prompting analysts to urge caution
While bulls are attempting to trigger a recovery, analysts believe that bearish sentiment still dominates the broader crypto market
Ethereum (ETH) is showing early signs of short-term bullish momentum on the 1-hour timeframe, supported by a 20/50 EMA bullish crossover
The market analysts, however, remain optimistic, suggesting that ongoing macroeconomic factors point toward a potential trend reversal
Bitcoin price today: The world's largest crypto-asset by market capitalisation rose as much as 1.27 per cent to $124,514.57 on Thursday
This bullish momentum comes on the heels of US President Donald Trump signing an executive order to expand 401(k) access to alternative assets, aiming to improve returns and diversification
Bitcoin's market dominance declined to approximately 60 per cent, while Ethereum's share surpassed 11.8 per cent, indicating a notable shift in asset allocation within the cryptocurrency market
For BTC to regain bullish momentum, analysts believe that a confirmed breakout above $116,000 is necessary.
Bitcoin (BTC) retained its position as the most preferred crypto asset among Indian investors, capturing 6.5 per cent of overall investor interest
Ethereum has found its footing above $3,600, though it couldn't quite hold onto the gains that pushed it near $3,800 earlier this week