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Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) Prices Hold Steady as Traders Brace for Next Big Move

CoinDesk
Bitcoin and Ether prices are consolidating as traders watch for a decisive move above resistance or a drop below key support levels.

Summary

The crypto market saw Bitcoin hovering around $105,000 and Ether near $3,550 as traders awaited a significant directional move. A drop below $98,000 for Bitcoin would signal a bearish shift, whereas surpassing the November 2 high of $111,000 could initiate a bullish reversal. Market volatility is currently influenced by dollar strength, with the DXY index rising due to the Federal Reserve's ambiguity regarding future interest rate cuts. In derivatives, implied volatility suggests a period of calm, though options pricing indicates a preference for downside protection, especially for BTC. Among altcoins, Uniswap's UNI token surged over 20% following a token burn proposal, while the newly launched Canton Network (CC) token plummeted 33% despite institutional backing from major banks.

(Source:CoinDesk)