Bitcoin [BTC] and Litecoin [LTC] Price Analysis: Coins find respite from the bear

Bitcoin has been the world’s premier cryptocurrency since its inception. However, in light of Litecoin’s upcoming halving [August 06, 2019], many people in the community are speculating that Litecoin might lead the bull rally.

Additionally, many believe that Litecoin already hit its bottom and is on a bull run since it surged by ~170% since 13 December, 2018.

Bitcoin 1-day chart

Bitcoin’s price, at press time, was $4,026, with the market cap at $71 billion. The 24-hour trading volume for Bitcoin was at $9.97 billion, slightly less than $10 billion.

Support 1: $3,189 Support 2: $3,860 Support 3: $3,681 Resistance 1: $4,111 Resistance 2: $6,094 Resistance 3: $6,648

The Aroon indicator showed a collapsing downtrend and an uptrend, indicating sideways movement for Bitcoin in the daily timeframe.

The Stochastic RSI had touched the oversold zone, which indicated a possible bullish buying opportunity.

The Chaikin Money Flow suggested that money was flowing into the Bitcoin markets.

Litecoin 1 day chart

At press time, Litecoin’s price was $62.80 and the market cap was $3.75 billion. The 24-hour trading volume for Litecoin was a few million short of $2 billion.

Support 1: $23.35 Support 2: $39.65 Support 3: $52.04 Resistance 1: $62.80 Resistance 2: $88.56 Resistance 3: $101.60

The Aroon indicator for Litecoin showed the same movement as Bitcoin, with both the uptrend and downtrend collapsing.

The Stochastic RSI dipped into the oversold zone, with a bullish crossover underway.

The Chaikin Money Flow indicated that there was plenty of money flowing into Litecoin markets.

Conclusion

The price of Bitcoin suggested consolidation, something indicated by the Aroon indicator. However, the Stochastic RSI and CMF indicated a bullish phase for Bitcoin. Litecoin’s price movement showed a similar scenario as Bitcoin, with the CMF and the Stochastic RSI indicating a bullish movement for Litecoin.