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Analyst: Despite Bitcoin’s Current Stability, a 30% Pullback Could be Imminent

Analyst: despite bitcoin’s current stability, a 30% pullback could be imminent

Analyst: Despite Bitcoin’s Current Stability, a 30% Pullback Could be Imminent

Analyst: despite bitcoin’s current stability, a 30% pullback could be imminent

Despite facing some levels of volatility over the past week, bitcoin has now been able to find some stability and is hovering right below the $8,000 level. It is important to note that BTC does face some levels of resistance in the lower-$8,000 region, as it has tried, and failed, on multiple occasions to climb above this region.

Although bitcoin is clearly in the middle of an uptrend, it is important to note that there is a large chance that a drawback is imminent, and one analyst believes that there may be a 30%+ drop in the near future.

bitcoin (BTC) Continues to Stabilize in Upper-$7,000 Region 

At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading up 0.6% at its current price of $7,970, up slightly from 24-hour lows of roughly $7,800, which were set earlier this morning when the cryptocurrency incurred some increased selling pressure.

It now appears that bitcoin has formed some levels of support around $7,800, as it has bounced around this price point on multiple occasions over the past several days.

While looking at BTC over a one-month period, it is clear that it is currently forming a consolidation pattern around its current price levels, which may or may not be proceeded by the formation of another upwards leg.

Importantly, analysts do believe that bitcoin’s next stop may be at $10,000, assuming the cryptocurrency is able to further extend the upwards momentum that it has incurred over the past month.

Cred, a popular cryptocurrency trader on Twitter, discussed where BTC could possibly head next in a recent tweet, explaining that he is not currently bearish on the crypto, and believes that it could soon climb to roughly $10,000.

“$BTC I believe the 3D chart presents the clearest HTF view. Established a range between two levels. I have no reason to turn bearish yet – even if this range breaks down I’ll be a buyer at mid 6000s (where we last wicked). Breakout would take us to roughly $10,000,” he explained in a recent tweet.

Despite Its Upwards Momentum, BTC May Incur Several Large Pullbacks Before Going Parabolic

It is important to note that in the early stages of previous bull runs, bitcoin has incurred multiple drawbacks that have pushed its price down over 30%. Because of this, there is a high likelihood that there will be multiple opportunities going forward for traders to accumulate more of the cryptocurrency.

Josh Rager, another popular crypto analyst on Twitter, pointed this out in a recent tweet, explaining that in the past bull run there were at least nine instances of BTC reeling down 30% or more, despite its firm upwards momentum.

“$BTC 30%+ pullback coming? Yes, eventually. If history repeats, there should be plenty of strong pullbacks on the way to next peak ATH. There were at least nine 30%+ pullbacks from last cycle accumulation & uptrend. Plenty of buying opportunities ahead, don’t let it shake you,” he noted.

As the week drags on and bitcoin continues battling to breach into the $8,000 region, it will likely grow clearer as to whether or not a large pullback is imminent, or if a surge to $10,000 in the cards.

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Published at Wed, 22 May 2019 22:00:09 +0000

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Russian National Arrested in Greece with Ties to Money Laundering, BTC-e, Mt. Gox Theft

Alexander Vinnik, 38, has been arrested in Greece on a U.S. warrant. While he is suspected of running one of the largest online money laundering operations, additional reports are emerging naming him as the mastermind behind the Mt. Gox heist that sent bitcoin spiraling out of control in 2013.


The Man Behind the BTC-e Exchange

For almost seven years, BTC-e has operated as one of the oldest digital currency exchanges in the world. During that entire time, the people behind the company have been completely anonymous.

Until today.

The alleged mastermind behind a multi-billion dollar money laundering scheme and, according to sources close to the exchange, a key person behind BTC-e has been unmasked as Alexander Vinnik, a Russian national who was arrested today in Greece. Vinnik is wanted in the United States on suspicion of money laundering at least $4 billion USD through bitcoin transactions.

Vinnik is currently being held in custody by Greek authorities pending a U.S. extradition request.

Greek police have stated:

An internationally sought ‘mastermind’ of a crime organization has been arrested. Since 2011 the 38-year-old has been running a criminal organization which administers one of the most important websites of electronic crime in the world.

With Vinnik’s extradition, the U.S. investigation will go into full swing. This is the latest in a series of U.S. efforts to curb cybercrime worldwide. Last week, a multi-national coordinated raid involving the U.S. and several other countries resulted in the takedown of the Darknet site known as Alphabay.

BTC-e have long been known for their lax regulations user identity verification and their uncooperative nature when it comes to anti-money laundering organizations. Perhaps coincidentally, the exchange has conspicuously been offline since last Thursday, with the website currently citing “unscheduled maintenance” as the cause of the interruption of service.

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A feed of tweets from the BTC-e is on the site as well to keep users informed.

Ties to the Mt. Gox bitcoin Hack

Vinnik was also found to be in control of a sizable number of Bitcoins that could possibly be traced back to the hack of the Mt. Gox exchange back in 2013. A group of security experts known as WizSec published a blog post earlier today detailing how the hack took place. The group maintains that Vinnik has been their prime suspect in their years-long investigation into the bitcoin theft and that the same conclusions about his involvement were made independently by other teams working to uncover what really happened.

WizSec explains:

In September 2011, the MtGox hot wallet private keys were stolen, in a case of a simple copied wallet.dat file. This gave the hacker access to a sizable number of bitcoins immediately, but also were able to spend the incoming trickle of bitcoins deposited to any of the addresses contained. […] By mid-2013 when the funds spendable from the compromised keys had slowed to a near halt, the thief had taken out about 630,000 BTC from MtGox.

Mt. Gox Where is Our Money

Not only can the Mt. Gox coins be traced to Vinnik, but other less known heists can be traced to him as well.

According to WizSec:

Coins stolen from Bitcoinica, Bitfloor and several other thefts from back in 2011 and 2012 were all laundered through the same wallets.

Vinnik has denied all accusations against him in a Greek court of law. More information on this story will surely be released in the coming days, so make sure to stay tuned.

Do you think that Vinnik will be extradited to the States? Or will other countries try and lay their claim to prosecute? Let us know in the comments below, and make sure to check back at Bitcoinist.com for more information on this story as it unfolds.


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