Bitcoin price has recorded its second week of consecutive gains; ending the week steady above the resistance-turn-support zone of 68,000. On Friday, it hit a level last recorded in late July after rallying by 17% in about a week. At the time of writing, BTC was trading at $68,440.47. 

Risk-on sentiment continues

The risk-on mood that has increased the attractiveness of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in recent sessions is also observable in the US stock market. In fact, the Dow Jones Industrial Average index and S&P 500 both ended the week at a fresh record high. At the same time, Nasdaq 100 held steady above $20,000 as the bulls eyed the all0time high reached in mid-July 2024 at $20,702. 

Signs of a resilient US economy have contributed to the rallying in the cryptocurrency market and the overall risk-on mood. Recent data, including September’s jobs report and retail sales came in better than expected. The resultant surge in consumer confidence has seen the US dollar record three consecutive weeks of gains. On Thursday, it extended gains to a level last hit in early August before slightly pulling back on Friday. 

Additionally, rate cuts by the Federal Reserve have contributed to the positive market sentiment. As seen on CoinMarketCap, the fear and greed index is at a greed level of 60 after being at a neutral of 46 in the past week. During its September meeting, the US central bank cut interest rates by 50 basis points; the first in four years. Notably, an environment of lower interest rates tends to attract investors to riskier assets like cryptocurrencies. 

US election and Bitcoin ETF inflows

Markets are now keen on the next Fed meeting on 7th November, just two days after the closely watched US elections. In addition to the anticipated rate cut of 25 basis points, a Trump win will likely yield further gains for cryptos. 

The presidential candidate not only owns a crypto venture but he has also openly held a pro-crypto stand. According to Polymarket, Trump’s chances of winning the elections are at 59.9% against Kamala Harris’ 40.1%. This forecast already has more traders investing in the crypto market with elections in the horizon. 

To top it off, Bitcoin ETF inflows are on the rise. According to SoSoValue, the daily total net inflow was $273.71 million as at 18th October. Cumulatively, the net inflows year-to-date are $20.94 billion. 

Poodlana token could stage a comeback

As is often the case, meme coins are moving in tandem with Bitcoin’s price movement; creating irresistible opportunities for savvy investors. As seen on CoinGecko, the meme market cap is at $63 billion, up by 0.3% over a span of 24 hours. Over the past 7 days, meme coins like Dogecoin, Floki, Bonk, Cats in a dogs world, and BOOK OF MEME have risen by 28.1%, 12.3%, 8.0%, 25.5%, and 19.7% respectively. 

Poodlana, a newly launched cryptocurrency built on the Solana network, stands out for meme coin enthusiasts as well as fashion-centric investors. Its appeal is largely founded on the Solana blockchain’s principle of cost efficiency as well as its link to the luxury fashion industry. More to that, its recent decline has created an ideal buy for investors scouting for cheaper options.

The altcoin has dropped to a record low of $0.003167 as at the time of writing. Notably, a decline in price following a successful ICO is common as the early adopters sell their holdings for an easy and fast profit. With POODL, this was especially expected as the lack of a vesting period meant investors could sell their tokens immediately the meme coin hit public shelves. 

As Bitcoin ETF inflows surge, an increase in BTC demand by both retail and institutional investors is set to trickle to altcoins like Poodlana. 

Besides, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and caution over the economic stability in the US and China, and globally, will further attract investors to Bitcoin as a safe haven. Additional rallying of the top crypto by means of its market cap is expected to yield a rebound in alternative cryptocurrencies like Poodlana.  You can lean more about Poodlana here.

Solana-based meme coin cats in a dogs world (MEW) reached a new all-time high today after an 18% price rally earlier in the day. This surge followed a significant development, as South Korean exchange Upbit added the Korean Won (KRW) as a trading pair for MEW.

Before the development, MEW’s price was $0.0089. But as soon as the news spread, the meme coin formed a bullish engulfing candle that sent it to $0.010.

cats in a dogs world Rallies After Listing 

Upbit previously listed MEW with several pairs, including Bitcoin (BTC) and USDT, in September. This development sparked a rally for the meme coin, but it was unable to break its previous all-time high.

MEW’s previous all-time high was $0.0097 in March. But today,  the massive price increase has sent it above that region. 

However, MEW’s price reaction to the development might surprise some market observers. Typically, an Upbit listing drives the involved cryptocurrency’s price significantly higher. For example, last week’s listing of Injective (INJ) resulted in a 10% price jump within minutes.

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Meanwhile, like the price,  MEW’s volume also increased. According to Santiment, the Solana-based token’s volume surged past $200 million, signaling strong backing from several market participants during the rapid rally.

From a technical standpoint, rising volume alongside increasing price usually strengthens the uptrend. However, if the volume declines while the price rises, it could indicate a weakening trend. So the question remains—will MEW continue to rise?

MEW Price Prediction: Token Overbought

Based on the daily chart, the Bollinger Bands (BB) have expanded, indicating rising volatility around MEW. The BB also serves as a tool to gauge whether a cryptocurrency is overbought or oversold. When the upper band touches the price, the asset is considered overbought, while a touch on the lower band suggests it is oversold.

At present, MEW’s price is touching the upper BB, suggesting that the meme coin might be due for a short-term retracement. As a result, the token’s value could potentially pull back to the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement level, which is around $0.0089.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI), which measures momentum, also aligns with the Bollinger Bands (BB) signal, confirming that MEW is currently overbought. This reinforces the possibility of a short-term price pullback. 

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However, if the token maintains its position above the middle line of the upper band, this prediction might be invalidated. In that case, MEW’s price could continue its upward trajectory, potentially climbing by another 20% to reach $0.012.

Investment in artificial intelligence (AI) within the crypto space surged dramatically in the past quarter, accompanied by a significant uptick in investor interest this month.

Hence, it appears that the crypto venture capitalists (VCs) might be betting big on the AI narrative for the next cycle.

Crypto VCs Invest Over $213 Million in AI During Q3

A recent report from Messari revealed that VCs poured over $213 million into AI-related projects last quarter. This figure marks a 340% increase year-over-year and a 2.5x jump from the Q2.

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According to Messari, in addition to projects focused on leveraging AI for decentralized platforms, many AI initiatives have entered various market sectors. These projects now combine AI with social networks, DeFi, and DePin, among others. Moreover, a recent report indicated that AI tokens have the potential to outperform meme coins.

“While overall venture funding in Q3 2024, totaling $3.8 billion, represented a slight dip compared to previous quarters. The strong focus on AI and DePIN suggests that venture capitalists are positioning themselves for long-term growth in sectors they believe will define the next phase of the crypto industry,” Messari commented.

Investor Interest in AI Rises in October

Data from Kaito shows that AI-themed discussions reached a new high in October, with mindshare surpassing 50%. This metric tracks the level of community discussions on a specific topic, and the higher the percentage, the greater the investor interest.

Moreover, the rising interest in AI parallels the resurgence of Nvidia’s (NVDA) stock price to record highs. Last week Nvidia’s market capitalization hit an all-time high of $3.41 trillion, making it the second-largest company globally by market cap.

According to The Kobeissi Letter, Nvidia’s stock has skyrocketed by 190% year-to-date, making it the second-best-performing company in the S&P 500.

This data highlights the correlation between Nvidia’s stock and the growing interest in AI within the crypto market. As such, Nvidia’s upcoming earnings report in November could impact AI token prices.

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At the time of writing, the market cap for AI tokens stands at $36.7 billion, a 100% increase from its August low. According to CoinMarketCap, the daily trading volume for AI tokens has reached $1.7 billion.