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Bitcoin has lagged behind gold and the S&P 500 since November, but analysts expect it to hit a new all-time high in 2026.
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Several major altcoins are showing signs of starting a short-term recovery.
Bitcoin (BTC) remains within the $86,400 to $90,600 range, indicating that supply and demand are in balance.
Bitcoin has lagged compared to other asset classes such as gold and the S&P 500 since November, but market intelligence platform Santiment said in a post on X that “there is an opportunity for cryptocurrencies to catch up.”
Some analysts believe that BTC could benefit from increased global liquidity in 2026. Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, said in a post on
Another positive sign is that several analysts believe that BTC’s four-year cycle is broken. Analyst The ₿itcoin Therapist expects BTC to reach new highs as early as the first quarter of 2026. Citigroup analysts are even more bullish, with a base-case BTC price target of $143,000 and a bull-case price target of $189,000 in 2026.
Could BTC and major altcoins break above the overhead resistance levels? To find out, let’s analyze the charts of the top 10 cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin price prediction
BTC has been witnessing a tough battle between bulls and bears around the 20-day exponential moving average ($88,439).
A tight consolidation just below the 20-day EMA increases the likelihood of a break above the 50-day simple moving average ($89,880). If this happens, the BTC/USDT pair could rise to the resistance level above $94,589.
This is an important level to note, as exceeding it indicates that the adjustment phase may end. After that, Bitcoin price could rise to $100,000 and then $107,500.
Conversely, if the price drops sharply from the moving average, it suggests that the bears are still in control. This increases the risk of falling below the $84,000 support. The next downside stop is $80,600 and the next one is $74,508.
Ether price prediction
Ether (ETH) bulls are attempting to initiate a rescue rebound by pushing the price above the 50-day SMA ($3,019).
A close above the 50-day SMA paves the way for a rise to the resistance line of the symmetrical triangle pattern. Buyers would need to push Ether price above the resistance line to signal that the downtrend may be over. After that, the ETH/USDT pair could attempt a rally towards $4,000.
On the downside, a close below the support line indicates that the bears have overpowered the bulls. The pair could fall to $2,623 and then to $2,373.
BNB price prediction
Buyers are attempting to push BNB (BNB) above its 50-day SMA ($876), indicating demand at higher levels.
If the price closes above the 50-day SMA, the door opens for a rally to the severe overhead resistance at $928. Sellers are expected to mount a strong challenge at the $928 level, with a close above this completing a bullish ascending triangle pattern. Thereafter, the BNB/USDT pair could move higher towards the pattern target of $1,066.
Alternatively, if BNB price drops sharply from $928, it would suggest that the bears are active at higher levels. Thereafter, the pair could extend its stay within the $928-$790 range for a few more days.
XRP price prediction
Buyers are looking to start a recovery in XRP (XRP) by pushing the price above the 20-day EMA ($1.91).
If successful, the XRP/USDT pair could rise to the 50-day SMA ($2.04) and then to the downtrend line. Sellers are expected to defend the downtrend line fiercely, as a close above the downtrend line signals a possible trend change. After that, it could rise to $2.70.
The $1.61 level provides important support on the downside. A close below this level signals the start of the next leg of the downtrend. After that, XRP price could plummet to its October 10 low of $1.25.
Solana price prediction
Solana (SOL) has been stuck at the 20-day EMA ($126) for the past few days, indicating continued pressure from the bulls.
If the price closes above the 20-day EMA, the SOL/USDT pair could rally to the resistance level just above $147. There is a small resistance level at the 50-day SMA ($132), but a break above it is likely.
Conversely, if Solana price declines from the moving averages, it would indicate that the bears are still in control. This increases the risk of a fall to the $108 level and eventually to the key support at $95.
Dogecoin price prediction
Buyers have struggled to push Dogecoin (DOGE) above the breakdown level of $0.13, indicating a lack of demand at higher levels.
Sellers will try to reduce the price of Dogecoin below $0.12. If successful, the downtrend could resume and the DOGE/USDT pair could fall to its October 10 low of $0.10.
Buyers need to quickly push the price above the moving average to prevent a decline. The pair could then rise to $0.19, indicating that the market refuses to fall below the support at $0.13.
Cardano price prediction
Cardano (ADA) has fallen from its 20-day EMA ($0.37) on Monday, indicating negative sentiment.
The bears will try to strengthen their position by pushing the price below $0.34. If successful, the ADA/USDT pair could plummet to $0.30 and then to its October 10 low of $0.27.
The first sign of strength will be a breakout above the 20-day EMA. Thereafter, it could rise to the 50-day SMA ($0.41) where the bears are expected to mount a strong defense. If buyers overcome the barrier, Cardano’s price could reach the $0.50 breakdown level.
Related: Ethereum below $3,000: Low fees, weak ETF flows suggest stagnation until 2026
Bitcoin Cash Price Prediction
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is finding support at the 20-day EMA ($587), indicating that bulls continue to buy the bulls.
This increases the possibility of a breakout of the $631 level. Thereafter, the BCH/USDT pair could rise to $651 before hitting the severe overhead resistance at $720.
The seller may have other plans. They will try to push the price below the 20-day EMA. If this happens, the pair could fall to the 50-day SMA ($556). This is an important level for bulls to protect, as a close below it would suggest that Bitcoin Cash price could fluctuate between $443 and $631 for some time.
Chainlink price prediction
Chainlink (LINK) has been trading between its 50-day SMA ($13.15) and the support at $11.61 for the past few days.
A positive divergence in the RSI suggests that selling pressure is decreasing. This increases the likelihood of a break above the 50-day SMA. Thereafter, the LINK/USDT pair could rise to $15.01. A close above $15.01 indicates that the downtrend may be over.
Alternatively, if Chainlink price drops sharply from the moving average and falls below $11.61, it would indicate that the bears are still in control. The pair could then fall below the $10.94 support, opening the door for a fall to the October 10 low of $7.90.
Super liquidity price prediction
Although sellers are defending Hyper Liquid (HYPE)’s 20-day EMA ($26.44), it is a positive sign that the bulls are not conceding much to the bears.
This increases the likelihood of a break above the 20-day EMA. If this happens, the HYPE/USDT pair could rise to the 50-day SMA ($30.74) and further to the $35.50 breakdown level.
This positive view will be invalidated in the short term if HyperLiquid price turns down from the moving averages and falls below the $22.19 level. The pair could then retest the October 10 low of $20.82.
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