Internet Computer (ICP) Dips, Will Bearish Momentum Persist?
May 18 2023 - 12:00PM
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The price of Internet Computer (ICP) experienced a downward
movement dropping by 41.98% to a low of $5.05 on April 26, 2023.
This was after a significant surge from April 10 to April 19, when
it started the downtrend. This price decline affected the
market sentiment of Investors and traders. Since the beginning of
this month, ICP has exhibited range-bound behavior. ICP price has
fluctuated between $6 – $5, resulting in a sideway price movement.
The question is whether the bearish momentum will continue or if
there’s a chance for a reversal soon. Bears To Hold Current Trend,
Or Will The Bulls Rebuild Momentum? According to data, ICP
experienced a slight price increase, reaching $5.34, representing a
2.7% increase within the last 24-hour trading period. This increase
suggests that demand has surpassed supply in the market. This might
attract more buyers and also increase the overall market
confidence. Related Reading: PEPE Unlikely To Be As Big As DOGE
& SHIB, Says Santiment The total market cap of ICP is also up
today by 2.58%, representing a value of over $2 million. The growth
in market cap was potentially driven by an increase in demand or
positive market sentiment. The 24-hour trading volume surged by
21.81% overnight, rising to about $19 million. The Internet
Computer Fear & Greed Index is 50 based on investor sentiment
and market psychology. A value of 50 suggests that neither fear nor
greed is dominant among traders and investors. Based on the recent
increase in the overall ICP’s price movement, the bulls are
gradually taking control of the market. If this momentum persists,
ICP might rise significantly in the next few weeks. ICP Technical
Outlook Using Indicators The asset is trading above its 200-Day
Simple Moving Average (SMA). This indicates a long-term bullish
trend and presents a potential buy opportunity for traders and
investors. While ICP’s long-term prospects are bullish, there may
be potential short-term uncertainties that need to be considered by
traders. For instance, the Relative Strength Index is showing
47.46. This shows that there’s market indecision between buyers and
sellers. Also, the pressure currently in the market is
neutral. Also, the Moving Average Convergence/Divergence
(MACD) indicates a potential bearish trend as the MACD is trading
below its signal line. Related Reading: Historical Crossover
Suggests Ethereum (ETH) Top Is In Moreover, ICP is below its 50-Day
Simple Moving Average (SMA), a bearish indication based on the
short-term price movement. The current price trend, as indicated by
the ICP chart, suggests a possibility of further decline in the
short term. But it remains uncertain if this trend will continue or
if the bulls will regain dominance as more developments on the
network could spike adoption and usage. Internet Computer now
trades between its direct support and resistance levels of
$4.923 and $6.860. The next significant support level is $3.302,
while the resistance level is $8.251. If the bulls maintain this
growing momentum, ICP might break the primary resistance level of
$6.860 before heading toward the next resistance level. Featured
image from Pixabay and chart from Tradingview
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