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Bitcoin has lagged gold and the S&P 500 since November, but analysts expect a rebound to a new all-time high in 2026.
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Several major altcoins are showing signs of beginning a near-term recovery.
Bitcoin (BTC) remains stuck in the $86,400-$90,600 range, indicating a balance between supply and demand.
BTC has lagged other asset classes, such as gold and the S&P 500, since November, but market intelligence platform Santiment said in an article on X that there is “an opportunity for crypto to catch up.”
Some analysts say BTC could benefit from an increase in global liquidity in 2026. BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes said in an article on X that the crypto could rise as dollar liquidity increases after hitting its lowest level in November.
Another positive sign is that several analysts believe that BTC’s four-year cycle is broken. Analyst The ₿itcoin Therapist expects BTC to reach a new all-time high as soon as the first quarter of 2026. Even more optimistic are analysts at Citigroup, who forecast a BTC base price target of $143,000 and a bull case of $189,000 in 2026.
Could BTC and major altcoins break out above their general resistance levels? Let’s analyze the charts of the top 10 cryptocurrencies to find out.
Bitcoin Price Prediction
BTC witnessed a tough battle between the bulls and bears near the 20-day exponential moving average (EMA) ($88,439).
The tight consolidation just below the 20-day EMA increases the possibility of a breakout above the 50-day simple moving average (SMA) ($89,880). If this happens, the BTC/USDT pair could reach the upper resistance at $94,589.
This is a critical level to watch, as a break above signals that the corrective phase may be over. The price of Bitcoin could then rise to $100,000, then to $107,500.
On the contrary, if the price falls sharply from the moving averages, it suggests that the bears remain in charge. This increases the risk of a fall below the $84,000 support. The next downside stop is $80,600, then $74,508.
Ether Price Prediction
Ether (ETH) bulls are attempting to initiate a relief rally by pushing the price above the 50-day SMA ($3,019).
A close above the 50-day SMA sets the stage for a rally towards the resistance line of the symmetrical triangle pattern. Buyers will need to propel Ether price above the resistance line to suggest that the downtrend may be over. The ETH/USDT pair could then attempt a rally to $4,000.
On the downside, a close below the support line indicates that the bears have dominated the bulls. The pair could collapse to $2,623 and then to $2,373.
BNB Price Prediction
Buyers are attempting to push BNB (BNB) above the 50-day SMA ($876), which indicates demand at higher levels.
A close above the 50-day SMA opens the door for a rally towards the strong overhead resistance of $928. Sellers should pose a strong challenge at the $928 level as a close above completes a bullish ascending triangle pattern. The BNB/USDT pair could then rebound towards the $1,066 target.
Alternatively, if BNB price declines sharply from $928, this suggests that bears are active at higher levels. The pair could then extend its stay in the $928-$790 range for a few more days.
XRP Price Prediction
Buyers are attempting to initiate a rally in XRP (XRP) by pushing the price above the 20-day EMA ($1.91).
If they succeed, the XRP/USDT pair could reach the 50-day SMA ($2.04) and, after that, to the downtrend line. Sellers should fiercely defend the downtrend line, as a close above it signals a potential trend change. The pair could then rebound to $2.70.
The $1.61 level is the key support to watch on the downside. A close below the level signals the start of the next stage of the downtrend. The price of XRP could then fall to the October 10 low of $1.25.
Solana Price Prediction
Solana (SOL) has been holding on to the 20-day EMA ($126) in recent days, indicating that the bulls continue to exert pressure.
If the price closes above the 20-day EMA, the SOL/USDT pair could climb up to the overhead resistance at $147. There is minor resistance at the 50-day SMA ($132), but it will likely be breached.
On the contrary, if Solana price declines relative to the moving averages, it indicates that the bears remain in control. This increases the risk of a decline to the $108 level and ultimately to the critical support at $95.
Dogecoin Price Prediction
Buyers are struggling to push Dogecoin (DOGE) above the $0.13 split level, indicating a lack of demand at higher levels.
Sellers will attempt to push the price of Dogecoin below the $0.12 level. If they succeed, the downtrend could resume and the DOGE/USDT pair could drop to the October 10 low of $0.10.
Buyers will need to quickly push the price above the moving averages to avoid a decline. The pair could then rally back to $0.19, indicating that the market has rejected the break below the $0.13 support.
Cardano Price Prediction
Cardano (ADA) declined at the 20-day EMA ($0.37) on Monday, indicating negative sentiment.
The bears will attempt to strengthen their position by taking the price below the $0.34 level. If they succeed, the ADA/USDT pair could fall to $0.30 and then to the October 10 low of $0.27.
The first sign of strength will be a breakout and close above the 20-day EMA. The pair could then rise to the 50-day SMA ($0.41), where bears are expected to mount a strong defense. If buyers overcome the barrier, Cardano price could reach the $0.50 breakout level.
Related: Ethereum below $3,000: Low fees and weak ETF flows signal stagnation through 2026
Bitcoin Cash Price Prediction
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) supports the 20-day EMA ($587), indicating that bulls continue to buy on dips.
This improves the prospects of a breakout above the $631 level. The BCH/USDT pair could then rise to $651, then to the strong overhead resistance at $720.
The sellers will likely have other plans. They will work to push the price below the 20-day EMA. If they do, the pair could fall all the way to the 50-day SMA ($556). This is a crucial level for bulls to defend, as a close below suggests that Bitcoin Cash price could hover between $443 and $631 for some time.
Chainlink Price Prediction
Chainlink (LINK) has been trading between the 50-day SMA ($13.15) and support at $11.61 for the past few days.
The positive divergence on the Relative Strength Index (RSI) suggests that selling pressure is easing. This increases the possibility of a breakout above the 50-day SMA. The LINK/USDT pair could then rise to $15.01. A close above $15.01 indicates that the downtrend may be over.
Instead, if Chainlink price declines sharply from the moving averages and breaks below $11.61, it indicates that the bears remain in control. The pair could then dip below support at $10.94, opening the door for a fall to the October 10 low at $7.90.
Hyperliquid price prediction
Sellers are defending the 20-day EMA ($26.44) in Hyperliquid (HYPE), but a positive sign is that the bulls have not given up much ground to the bears.
This increases the likelihood of a breakout above the 20-day EMA. If this happens, the HYPE/USDT pair could rise to the 50-day SMA ($30.74) and then to the $35.50 breakdown level.
This positive opinion will be invalidated in the short term if the price of hyperliquid deviates from the moving averages and goes below the $22.19 level. The pair could then retest the October 10 low at $20.82.
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