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Key Technical Indicator Shows Bitcoin Price Poised for ‘Santa Claus Rally’

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Key Technical Indicator Shows bitcoin Price Poised for ‘Santa Claus Rally’
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Key technical indicator shows bitcoin price poised for ‘santa claus rally’

Key Technical Indicator Shows bitcoin Price Poised for ‘Santa Claus Rally’
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The crypto market continues to endure a difficult 2018 after increasing posting astronomical gains in 2017. However, signs are beginning to emerge that bitcoin price may set for another rally before 2019.

MACD Shows Positive Signs for bitcoin Price

According to Bloomberg, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for the Bloomberg Galaxy Digital Index is currently in positive divergence territory. This occurrence, pictured in the company’s chart shown below is the first of its kind in over a month.

Key technical indicator shows bitcoin price poised for ‘santa claus rally’

Typically, a positive MACD divergence signals a reversal in the upward direction for the price of the asset in question. The operative word still being “signals.” On Sunday, Bloomberg also reported on another indicator — this time, the Directional Movement Index (DMI), showing the onset of a bullish trend for the top-ranked cryptocurrency.

Like other momentum indicators, the MACD by itself isn’t an express representation of the general market condition especially one experiencing extended sideways trading. However, the recent price action for bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies show a resurgence of late.

Commenting on the matter to Bloomberg, Mati Greenspan, Senior Trading Analyst at eToro, said:

The technicals look great, and the fundamentals are fantastic. All signs are pointing to a Santa Claus rally in the crypto market.

bitcoin Continues Steady Increment

The trend indicated by Bloomberg Galaxy Digital Index’s cryptocurrency MACD corresponds to that being manifested by bitcoin in the last one week. The top-ranked cryptocurrency seems to be holding steady above $6,500, its highest price level in two weeks.

Key technical indicator shows bitcoin price poised for ‘santa claus rally’

Other top-ten cryptocurrencies like ETH and XRP are also on the right side of critical price levels like $200 and $0.5 respectively. XRP 00 is up by almost 20 percent in the last week, climbing to $0.54 on Tuesday, its highest price level since the end of September 2018.

However, not everyone is sold on the idea of an imminent price boom in the virtual currency trading market. In-house Intelligence analyst at Bloomberg, Mike McGlone, noted:

Wish them luck, but most of our indicators remain negative.

Key technical indicator shows bitcoin price poised for ‘santa claus rally’

The cryptocurrency market experienced massive losses in 2018 with coin prices plummeting, causing the total market capitalization to tumble by almost 75 percent. Many enthusiasts point to the slew of positive developments on the institutional front as the catalyst for the next bull-run. With less than eight weeks to the end of the year, it is perhaps time to have those fingers crossed.

Do you think the cryptocurrency market will experience a price rally during the closing weeks of 2018? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

Images courtesy of Bloomberg, Coinmarketcap, Shutterstock

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Japan: Bitcoin Payments Could See 260,000 Stores by Summer

bitcoin payments may be accepted at over 260,000 stores in Japan by this summer following partnerships between the country’s bitcoin exchanges and major retailers.


Bic Camera to Trial bitcoin Payments

Japanese electronics chain Bic Camera has partnered with Tokyo-based bitFlyer, which runs the country’s largest bitcoin exchange that currently comprises about 10% of the bitcoin market.

This Friday, Bic Camera’s flagship shop in Tokyo’s Yurakucho district along with Bicqlo Bic Camera, a hybrid outlet with Uniqlo, will begin a trial run using bitFlyer’s bitcoin payment system, according to the official release.

Customers will be able to pay up to 100,000 yen (~$900 USD) with bitcoin, which will also include reward points at the same rate as for cash payments. The trial will determine if Bic Camera will expand bitcoin payments to its other 39 nationwide locations.

260,000 Merchants Can Now Accept bitcoin

Meanwhile, another Tokyo bitcoin exchange, Coincheck, has partnered with Recruit Lifestyle, the retail support arm of human resources conglomerate Recruit Holdings.

Coincheck, which currently holds 99% of the bitcoin payment market share in Japan, will bring bitcoin payments to shops that use AirRegi, a point-of-sale app developed by Recruit Lifestyle, by this summer.

To pay with bitcoin, customers can simply scan the barcode displayed on the app. Coincheck will process the transaction, converting the bitcoin into yen for the merchant.

Additionally, the app also supports Alipay, China’s leading third-party payment solution. However, Chinese tourists visiting Japan will be able to finally spend their bitcoin, something they cannot do in their home country.

Today, the most popular electronic payment options in Japan include Suica and Rakuten’s Edy, which are accepted at 380,000 and 470,000 locations, respectively. But with these recent moves, virtual currency could soon enter their ranks as AirRegi terminals are already used at 260,000 eateries and other retail locations nationwide.

Japan: Land of the Rising Bits

bitcoin transaction volume in Japan began to increase significantly since 2016, and in January 2017 its volume exceeded 541.1 billion yen (about 20 times compared to the same period last year).

Just recently, on April 1, 2017, Japan’s Payment Services Act for virtual currencies went into effect, recognizing bitcoin as a legal payment option while forcing cryptocurrency exchanges to register with the government. Starting in July, purchases of virtual currency will be exempt from the consumption tax.

Overall, the new regulations and tax incentives are expected to boost consumer confidence and growth of the domestic virtual currency market, which already had over 4,000 locations accepting bitcoin.

Will these new partnership make bitcoin a mainstream payment method in the country? Share your thoughts below! 


Images courtesy of Shutterstock, air-regi.com, 

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