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BeInCrypto comprehensive Latam Crypto Roundup brings Latin America’s most important news and trends. With reporters in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and more, we cover the latest updates and insights from the region’s crypto scene.
This week’s roundup includes stories about El Salvador’s Bitcoin adoption anniversary, the Cardano Foundation’s alliance with the Entre Rios province of Argentina, and more.
El Salvador Celebrates 3 Years of Bitcoin Adoption
In June 2021, El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele announced plans to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender. On September 7, the country officially became the first in the world to enact the “Bitcoin Law,” making BTC a legal currency.
Currently, El Salvador remains the only nation where Bitcoin is legal tender. Over the past three years, the value of Bitcoin has fluctuated significantly, dropping to $16,464 by the end of 2022 after reaching an all-time high of $73,079 in March.
Since adopting Bitcoin, El Salvador has accumulated 5,772.76 BTC worth $411 million. Additionally, President Bukele won re-election for a second term, continuing to lead the country.
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Paraguayan Congresswoman Proposes a Bill to Regulate Bitcoin Mining
Paraguayan Deputy María Constancia Benítez de Benítez introduced a bill to regulate Bitcoin mining in Paraguay. Titled “That regulates cryptomining in the Republic of Paraguay,” the proposal aims to create a secure legal and economic environment for cryptocurrency mining.
Benítez highlighted that mining could boost the country’s economic development. The bill highlights that Paraguay can harness its substantial hydroelectric energy production capacity for mining operations.
The bill has been presented to the Chamber of Deputies. Several committees, including those on economic and financial affairs, legislation and codification, industry, commerce and tourism, budget, drug trafficking prevention, science and technology, and energy and mining, will now review it.
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Latam Trading Platform BTR Shutdown as Users Allege Ponzi Scheme
The BTR crypto trading platform has allegedly ceased operations, sparking accusations from its users of an exit scam. What was initially seen as a temporary glitch has quickly escalated into a significant scandal.
Investors from Venezuela and other parts of Latin America had entrusted substantial sums of money to the BTR platform. Now, they find themselves in a precarious situation.
Many were drawn by promises of high returns and the perceived stability of the project. However, the lack of transparency and evasive responses from BTR’s administrators have fueled suspicions of a deliberate exit scam.
“#BTR the pyramid scheme has fallen. Its users report that there is no longer access to the website, there are no withdrawals, there are no official announcements from its CEO,” pseudonymous trader from Venezuela said.
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Bitcoin Embassy Bar in Mexico Closes in July, Leaves Crypto Networking Legacy
The Bitcoin Embassy Bar, a central hub for blockchain projects and Bitcoin initiatives, will close its doors at the end of July. This venue has been an ideal space for the crypto community in Mexico to network and collaborate.
Lorena Ortiz, the bar’s founder, announced on social media that the closure is due to health issues she faced earlier this year. However, she emphasized that while the physical location is closing, the “Bitcoin Embassy Bar” concept remains alive.
The community reacted swiftly, praising the bar’s efforts to educate people about cryptocurrency. Many expressed their appreciation for their experiences as consumers and exhibitors at the venue. Others encouraged the continuation of the project, optimistic that the business aspect and concept could be revived.
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Cardano Foundation Seals Alliance with Entre Rios Province of Argentina
The Cardano Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and developing the Cardano blockchain, has allied with the Entre Ríos province of Argentina. The agreement, signed at the Entre Ríos House in Buenos Aires, marks a milestone in their collaboration, which began with the Cardano Foundation delegation’s visit to the province in March.
Entre Ríos has been selected as a key jurisdiction to lead the adoption of blockchain technologies in the region. The agreement includes plans to advance digital identity solutions in the initial phase and facilitate access to Web3 knowledge. This joint initiative represents a significant effort to modernize and digitize processes in Entre Ríos, using decentralized technology as a foundation.
Read more: Who Is Charles Hoskinson, the Founder of Cardano?
Strike CEO Jack Mallers Seeks to Increase Investment in El Salvador
Jack Mallers, CEO of the payment platform Strike, announced plans to boost investment in El Salvador. Last year, Strike moved its headquarters to El Salvador and expanded Bitcoin payments to 65 countries.
Mallers noted El Salvador’s improvements and expressed the company’s intention to support more local projects and enhance the country’s crypto ecosystem, stating, “Chicago does not change as much as El Salvador changes.”
He emphasized that investing in El Salvador is a “good investment” in any area, whether technology or land. Strike is licensed as a digital asset provider and receives government support for its products and services.
“This country has been great. To come back and see all the changes is amazing. We see El Salvador improving and want to invest more to support and bring benefits here,” Mallers said.
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As the Latin American crypto scene grows, these stories highlight the region’s increasing influence in the global market. From El Salvador’s bursting Bitcoin economy to Argentina’s new partnerships, LATAM is positioning itself as a key player in the tech world. Stay tuned for more updates and insights in next week’s roundup.
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Bitcoin price is rising steadily above the $95,000 zone. BTC is showing positive signs and might soon hit the $100,000 milestone level.
- Bitcoin started a fresh increase above the $95,000 zone.
- The price is trading above $95,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average.
- There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $95,200 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken).
- The pair could continue to rise if it clears the $100,000 resistance zone.
Bitcoin Price Sets Another ATH
Bitcoin price remained supported above the $92,000 level. BTC formed a base and started a fresh increase above the $95,000 level. It cleared the $96,500 level and traded to a new high at $98,999 before there was a pullback.
There was a move below the $98,000 level. However, the price remained stable above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $91,500 swing low to the $98,990 high. There is also a key bullish trend line forming with support at $95,200 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair.
The trend line is close to the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $91,500 swing low to the $98,990 high. Bitcoin price is now trading above $96,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average.
On the upside, the price could face resistance near the $98,880 level. The first key resistance is near the $99,000 level. A clear move above the $99,000 resistance might send the price higher. The next key resistance could be $100,000.
A close above the $100,000 resistance might initiate more gains. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $102,000 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $104,500 resistance level.
Downside Correction In BTC?
If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $100,000 resistance zone, it could start a downside correction. Immediate support on the downside is near the $98,000 level.
The first major support is near the $96,800 level. The next support is now near the $95,500 zone and the trend line. Any more losses might send the price toward the $92,000 support in the near term.
Technical indicators:
Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone.
Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now above the 50 level.
Major Support Levels – $96,800, followed by $95,500.
Major Resistance Levels – $99,000, and $100,000.
Ripple’s (XRP) price rallied by 25% in the last 24 hours following Gary Gensler’s announcement that he would resign as the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair on January 20, 2025.
This development comes as a relief to the popular “XRP Army,” which has had to deal with suppressed price action due to the Gensler-led SEC’s nonstop petitions against Ripple. But that is not all that happened.
Ripple Bears Face Notable Liquidation Following Gensler’s Notification
Gensler’s announcement appears to be a positive development for the broader crypto market. But XRP holders seemed to benefit the most. This was particularly significant given the unresolved Ripple-SEC legal issues that have persisted throughout the SEC Chair’s tenure.
As a result, it came as no surprise that XRP price rallied and outpaced those of any other cryptocurrency in the top 10. Furthermore, the development triggered liquidations totaling $26.11 million over the last 24 hours.
Liquidation occurs when a trader fails to meet the margin requirements for a leveraged position. This forces the exchange to sell off their assets to prevent further losses. In XRP’s case, the liquidation primarily resulted in a short squeeze.
A short squeeze happens when a large number of short positions (traders betting on price declines) are forced to close, driving the price higher as they rush back to buy back the asset.
At press time, XRP trades at $1.40 and currently has a market cap of $80.64 billion. With Gensler almost gone, crypto lawyer John Deaton noted that XRP price gains could be higher, and the market cap could climb to $100 billion.
“XRP soon will achieve a $100B market cap. Times are changing,” Deaton wrote on X.
Meanwhile, CryptoQuant data shows that the total number of XRP sent into exchange has significantly decreased. Typically, high values indicate increased selling pressure in the spot market. This is because it suggests that more assets are being offloaded, potentially driving prices lower.
However, since it is low, XRP holders are refraining from selling. If this remains the case, the token’s value could rise higher than $1.40.
XRP Price Prediction: $2 Coming?
According to the 4-hour chart, XRP has been trading within a range of $1.04 to $1.17 since November 18. This sideways movement has resulted in the formation of a bull flag — a bullish chart pattern that signals potential upward momentum.
The bull flag begins with a sharp price surge, forming the flagpole, driven by significant buying pressure that outpaces sellers. This is followed by a consolidation phase, where the price retraces slightly and moves within parallel trendlines, creating the flag structure.
Yesterday, XRP broke out of this pattern, signaling that bulls have seized control of the market. If this momentum persists, XRP’s price could surpass $1.50, potentially approaching the $2 threshold.
However, this bullish scenario hinges on market behavior. If holders decide to secure profits, selling pressure could push XRP’s price below $1, erasing recent gains.
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Dogecoin is consolidating gains above the $0.380 resistance against the US Dollar. DOGE is holding gains and eyeing more upsides above $0.400.
- DOGE price started a fresh increase above the $0.3750 resistance level.
- The price is trading above the $0.3800 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average.
- There was a break above a short-term contracting triangle with resistance at $0.390 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken).
- The price could continue to rally if it clears the $0.400 and $0.4080 resistance levels.
Dogecoin Price Eyes More Upsides
Dogecoin price remained supported above the $0.350 level and recently started a fresh increase like Bitcoin and Ethereum. DOGE was able to clear the $0.3650 and $0.3750 resistance levels.
The price climbed above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.4208 swing high to the $0.3652 low. Besides, there was a break above a short-term contracting triangle with resistance at $0.390 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair.
Dogecoin price is now trading above the $0.3750 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. Immediate resistance on the upside is near the $0.3950 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.4208 swing high to the $0.3652 low.
The first major resistance for the bulls could be near the $0.400 level. The next major resistance is near the $0.4080 level. A close above the $0.4080 resistance might send the price toward the $0.4200 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $0.4500 level. The next major stop for the bulls might be $0.500.
Are Dips Supported In DOGE?
If DOGE’s price fails to climb above the $0.400 level, it could start a downside correction. Initial support on the downside is near the $0.3850 level. The next major support is near the $0.3750 level.
The main support sits at $0.3550. If there is a downside break below the $0.3550 support, the price could decline further. In the stated case, the price might decline toward the $0.3200 level or even $0.300 in the near term.
Technical Indicators
Hourly MACD – The MACD for DOGE/USD is now gaining momentum in the bullish zone.
Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for DOGE/USD is now above the 50 level.
Major Support Levels – $0.3850 and $0.3750.
Major Resistance Levels – $0.4000 and $0.4200.
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