TL;DR:
- Crypto markets fell sharply on tariff fears, with Bitcoin (-3.2%) testing $114K support and Ethereum (-5.4%) probing $3,500 liquidity.
- Analysts see Bitcoin’s $114K-$115K as an accumulation zone; Ethereum may dip to $3,100 before reversing toward $4K.
- XRP must hold $2.60; SOL faces liquidation risks below $150; Dogecoin shows long-term bullish channel formation.
The crypto market faced broad-based selling pressure on Friday as renewed tariff fears triggered risk aversion across digital assets. The downturn reflects growing macroeconomic jitters, with major cryptocurrencies erasing recent gains amid thin liquidity and leveraged position unwinds.
Analysts observed critical technical breakdowns as Bitcoin failed to hold $115,000 and Ethereum lost its $3,600 support, signaling potential short-term vulnerability. Bitcoin trades at around $114,000 (-3.2%), Ethereum sits approximately at $3,500 (-5.4%), XRP at $2.95 (-5.8%), BNB at $760 (-4.1%), and Solana at $165 (-6.7%) as of press time.
Bitcoin Tests Strategic Accumulation Zone
Bitcoin’s slide to $114,000 partially filled its “fair value gap,” creating a potential accumulation zone between $114,000-$115,000, according to Stockmoney Lizards. While Ted Pillows acknowledged current weakness at the range low, he emphasized this as a long-term entry opportunity: “Strength should resurge in the coming months.” The $114,000 level now serves as a critical bull-bear battleground, with failure risking a drop toward $110,000.
Ethereum Liquidity Sweep Ahead of Recovery
Ethereum’s 5% correction tested the $3,500 liquidity zone, identified by Pillows as pivotal for reigniting momentum toward $4,000. Michael van de Poppe framed the dip as healthy consolidation, projecting a possible extension to $3,100 before resuming its uptrend.
Analysts note that defending $3,480 is essential to prevent cascading liquidations, given $850 million in leveraged long positions near this threshold.
Altcoins Face Critical Support Tests
XRP’s drop mirrors broader market weakness, with Crypto Tony warning bulls must hold $2.60 to preserve recovery hopes. Solana faced amplified pressure as Degen Hardy exited longs amid $100 billion in liquidation triggers below $150. He now eyes $140-$150 for re-entry, noting SOL’s high-beta sensitivity. BNB similarly breached its 20-day moving average at $780, signaling bearish momentum.
Dogecoin’s Stealth Bullish Setup Emerges
Despite the bloodbath, Trader Tardigrade spotted a long-term ascending channel forming in Dogecoin, a pattern historically preceding 40%+ rallies. The meme coin’s resilience above its 200-day average suggests accumulation, though it remains vulnerable to Bitcoin’s directional cues. Traders await a breakout above $0.185 to confirm bullish reactivation.
