Hedge fund manager Ray Dalio warns that CBDCs will eliminate financial privacy 
and enable governments to tax, seize funds, and cut off political opponents.

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Crypto adviser sentiment remains broadly bullish despite recent volatility, 
with pullbacks viewed as buying opportunities by some and long-term crypto- 
native investors continuing to exert influence over market direction, 
according to insights from Bitwise Asset Management’s Matt Hougan. Advisers 
Stay Bullish as Crypto-Native Investors Drive Market Bitwise Asset Management 
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Financial Advisors Stay Bullish on Crypto as the Market Loads for Next Run Higher

Ethereum price started a recovery wave above $2,050. ETH is now consolidating 
and eyeing an upside break above the $2,150 resistance. Ethereum managed to 
stay above $1,950 and recovered some losses. The price is trading above $2,020 
and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a major 
bearish trend line with resistance at $2,070 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD 
(data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below 
the $2,165 zone. Ethereum Price Eyes Upside Break Ethereum price managed to 
form a base above $1,950 and started a recovery wave, like Bitcoin. ETH price 
traded above the $1,980 and $2,000 resistance levels. Besides, there was a 
break above a major bearish trend line with resistance at $2,070 on the hourly 
chart of ETH/USD. The pair even spiked above $2,150. A high was formed at 
$2,168, and the price is now consolidating gains above the 23.6% Fib 
retracement level of the upward move from the $1,744 swing low to the $2,168 
high. Ethereum price is now trading above $2,050 and the 100-hourly Simple 
Moving Average. If the bulls remain in action above $2,020, the price could 
attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $2,150 level. 
The first key resistance is near the $2,165 level. The next major resistance 
is near the $2,250 level. A clear move above the $2,250 resistance might send 
the price toward the $2,350 resistance. An upside break above the $2,350 
region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether 
could rise toward the $2,550 resistance zone or even $2,665 in the near term. 
Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,150 resistance, it 
could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the 
$2,050 level. The first major support sits near the $2,020 zone. A clear move 
below the $2,020 support might push the price toward the $1,950 support or the 
50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1,744 swing low to the 
$2,168 high. Any more losses might send the price toward the $1,845 region. 
The main support could be $1,800. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD 
for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI &#8211; The RSI for 
ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,020 Major 
Resistance Level – $2,165

Ethereum Price Locked Below $2,150, Directional Break Still Missing

Bitcoin price started a recovery wave above $68,000. BTC is now consolidating 
gains above $70,000 and faces hurdles near the $72,200 zone. Bitcoin is 
attempting to recover but is facing many hurdles near $72,000. The price is 
trading above $70,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a 
rising channel forming with support at $68,800 on the hourly chart of the 
BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might dip again if it trades 
below the $68,800 and $67,700 levels. Bitcoin Price Stays In A Range Bitcoin 
price managed to remain stable above the $66,000 zone. BTC started a recovery 
wave and was able to climb above the $68,800 resistance zone. The price 
surpassed the 50% Fib retracement level of the main slide from the $78,988 
swing high to the $60,500 low. However, the bears seem to be active near the 
$72,000 and $72,500 levels. Besides, there is a rising channel forming with 
support at $68,800 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. Bitcoin is now 
trading above $70,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. If the price 
remains stable above $68,800, it could attempt a fresh increase. Immediate 
resistance is near the $72,000 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the 
main slide from the $78,988 swing high to the $60,500 low. The first key 
resistance is near the $72,500 level. A close above the $72,500 resistance 
might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise 
and test the $74,650 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward 
the $75,880 level. The next barrier for the bulls could be $76,500 and 
$77,200. Another Decline In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $72,500 
resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the 
$69,400 level. The first major support is near the $68,500 level. The next 
support is now near the $67,600 zone. Any more losses might send the price 
toward the $66,500 support in the near term. The main support now sits at 
$65,000, below which BTC might struggle to recover in the near term. Technical 
indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bearish zone. 
Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now above the 50 
level. Major Support Levels – $68,500, followed by $67,600. Major Resistance 
Levels – $72,000 and $72,500.

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