Will Altcoins Thrive During Bitcoin’s $100K Pullback?

• Altcoins like Cardano (ADA), Ripple (XRP), IOTA, Sui (SUI), and Pepe Coin (PEPE) show resilience amid Bitcoin price failing to hold above $100K levels.
• XRP eyes a potential rise to $3 amid SEC-related optimism, IOTA remains bullish with supply chain integration prospects.

Bitcoin (BTC) price’s swift climb past $100,000 proved unsustainable as it rapidly corrected after peaking at $103,900. Profit-taking behavior among investors drove a retracement to the $96,500 support area. This is now the key level in Bitcoin’s ongoing consolidation phase since it saw a 50% rise since November. However, despite BTC’s pullback, certain altcoins like Sui (SUI), Cardano (ADA), IOTA, Ripple (XRP), and Pepe Coin (PEPE) exhibit resilience and potential for growth.

A Look At Bitcoin’s Technical Landscape

The four-hour BTC/USD chart shows that the previous attempt to break out from a symmetrical triangle near $102,000 has failed, with a rejection which may indicate heavy selling pressure at higher levels. According to technical analysis, there are two possible cases:

1. A break above $102,000 may lead Bitcoin to $116,000 by the end of December, in accordance with the height projection of the triangle.
2. A breakdown below $96,000 may lead to a deeper correction, with the target set at $82,000.

On the weekly chart, BTC is holding above the critical 1.618 Fibonacci extension level at $96,000. Support here could drive prices toward $144,000 by March 2025. The overbought RSI at 76 and proximity to the 50-week EMA near $63,600 caution against further downside risks, reported CNF.

Cardano (ADA) Price Analysis

Coming to altcoins, Cardano’s price is now at a resistance of $1.20, having rallied 264% month-to-date. This will probably slow down the trend. The MVRV ratio being above historical means puts more risks of taking profits. A break above $1.20 might propel ADA to $1.50, which strengthens the bullish trend. In case it fails to breach the level, a pullback towards $1.01 or lower might test significant support zones.

Ripple (XRP) and IOTA

Ripple’s XRP and IOTA are promising altcoins even in the current correction of Bitcoin. XRP is consolidating near the major support level of $2.25. Market experts expect the SEC to drop its appeal against Ripple under new leadership. This has fueled hopes of XRP price surging to the iconic $3 mark, reported CNF.

Similarly, IOTA’s focus on tokenization and integration within global supply chains offers a bullish narrative for long-term growth. Since IOTA price is holding above $0.40 mark, a further upside can be expected if the crypto breaks out from the ongoing bearish trend. Also, analysts see the current dip as a buying opportunity.

Sui: Mixed Signals In-Play for the Altcoins

SUI rallied strongly after breaking above the neckline of an inverse head-and-shoulders pattern near $3.70 to $4.45. That is the height of the pattern, but the four-hour RSI at 80 says it is overbought and due for a 15% pullback to $3.67 by month-end, reported CNF. 

On the weekly chart, SUI remains above the 2.618 Fibonacci level, which is near $3.73, making it a significant support. Sustained above here, the cryptocurrency may aim for $5.79, representing an upside of 35%. On the other hand, a weekly close below $3.73 could send the price plummeting by 35% toward $2.46.

Pepe (PEPE): Major Upside Potential for the Altcoin

A bull pennant in its four-hour chart, continuing the prior rally, is shown by the PEPE altcoin. The height of the pattern’s flagpole suggests that the breakout should be towards the vicinity of $0.00000511 for a gain of about 130% from the price of $0.00000220 currently. 

Breakdowns below $0.00000200 can cancel out this setup to expose it to further downtrend. Also, profit-taking near psychological levels and breakdown risks below $0.00000200 remain critical considerations.

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