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Crypto Breakouts Gain Traction
Last week, Ethereum (ETH) took a leadership position breaking-out of the recent low volatility period evident in many major cryptocurrencies. This week, Bitcoin (BTC) followed suit and convincingly broke out of a 12-week consolidation. BTC had attempted to break out six weeks ago but failed. Though BTC investors witnessed what is known as “bull trap,” prices ceded little ground and held support. The current breakout is different in that both price and volume have seen rapid expansion, suggesting higher odds of staying power. Tuesday, the U.S Federal Reserve convened. Chairman Jerome Powell showed little signs of ... (full story)