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Major cryptocurrencies entered a breather while closely watching the possibility of a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. Stock markets set new all-time highs, but the cryptocurrency market failed to find a clear direction. Bitcoin (BTC) and XRP showed relatively stable trends, while Ethereum (ETH) and Dogecoin (DOGE) showed weakness.
Benzinga reported on May 6 that major cryptocurrencies showed a resting trend as investors digested reports of a potential agreement between the US and Iran to end the war. Bitcoin traded sideways between $80,800 and $82,800, and Ethereum slipped back into the $2,300 range after surpassing $2,400 the previous day.
According to Coinglass data, over $500 million was liquidated in the past 24 hours, with most of the liquidations occurring in short positions. Bitcoin futures open interest decreased by nearly 4% during the same period. Benzinga stated that a decrease in open interest during sideways price movement can be interpreted as a sign that the market has entered a consolidation phase or is preparing for a trend reversal.
Binance's Bitcoin long/short ratio remained below 1, meaning a majority of traders are betting on a price decline. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index moved from 'Fear' to 'Neutral'. The global cryptocurrency market capitalization increased by 0.59% in the past 24 hours, totaling $2.69 trillion.
The stock market showed a different trend than cryptocurrencies. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 49,910.59, up 612.34 points or 1.24%. The S&P 500 rose 1.46% to 7,365.12, and the Nasdaq Composite finished up 2.02% at 25,838.94, both hitting all-time highs. Benzinga explained that reports of the US nearing an agreement with Iran to end the ongoing war and lay the groundwork for broad nuclear negotiations were the backdrop for the stock market rally.
Oil prices plummeted. The United States Oil Fund, which tracks West Texas Intermediate crude, closed down 7.09% at $133.95. While expectations of an end to the war directly pressured the oil market, the recovery in risk appetite did not immediately lead to a strong rally in the cryptocurrency market.
Blockchain analytics firm Santiment stated that the crowd's positive sentiment towards Bitcoin surged. With bullish remarks on social media surpassing bearish ones, Santiment said, "Historically, a sharp rise in bullish sentiment tends to act as a warning sign rather than a simple buy signal." It added, "This does not mean the Bitcoin rally is over, but it suggests that risk levels are starting to rise."
Cryptocurrency analyst Daan Crypto Trades presented Bitcoin's short-term liquidity zones. He stated, "On the upside, some liquidity still remains in the $82,400 zone." He added, "On the downside, if the price enters that zone, the $80,100 and $78,200 levels are worth watching." The cryptocurrency market continued to search for short-term direction amidst mixed expectations of a ceasefire and a surge in bullish sentiment.
*Disclaimer: This article is for investment reference only, and we are not responsible for any investment losses based on it. The content should be interpreted for informational purposes only.*
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