empty
02.06.2022 12:14 PM
Bitcoin starts June with decline aiming to hit bottom

On Thursday morning, the flagship cryptocurrency was trading sideways. At the time of writing, BTC is hovering at $29,821. According to the price-tracking website for cryptocurrencies CoinMarketCap, over the past 24 hours, the lowest price of Bitcoin reached $ 29,501, and the highest price was $31,848.

This image is no longer relevant

At the same time, on May 30 and 31, Bitcoin reached above $32,000 for the first time in three weeks. During the last seven days of May, Bitcoin soared by 6.6% and showed strong growth for the first time after nine weeks of permanent decline. Prior to that, the series of declines did not exceed seven weeks.

Over the past two months, the BTC price collapsed by 1.6 times to $ 29,000 from $ 45,800. At the same time, Bitcoin has lost 30% since the beginning of spring. Since November 2021, when the asset hit a new historical record, soaring above $69,000, the cryptocurrency has lost about 60%.

Altcoin market

On Thursday, Ethereum, Bitcoin's main counterpart, also began the trading session with a sideways movement. At the time of writing, ETH reaches $1,829.The altcoin broke through $2,000 in the last days of May, but with the onset of summer, it lost its optimism and rolled back to its previous level.

As for cryptocurrencies from the top 10 by capitalization, the highest result in the past 24 hours, Polkadot gained 0.6%, and Solana lost 12.37%. At the same time, all other coins from the top 10 reported steady declines.

By the end of last week, Solana was the main loser among the leading cryptocurrencies dropping by 4.43%, and the top gainer was Cardano soaring by 11.61%.

According to CoinGecko, the world's largest aggregator of virtual asset data, in the last 24 hours, Waves skyrocketed by 15.1% and topped the list of the top 100 most capitalized digital assets. Terra Luna Classic plummeted by 16.0% and hit the bottom of the list of outsiders.

Expert forecasts for June

May turned out to be a month of losses and permanent pessimism for the first cryptocurrency. Thus, over the past month, Bitcoin lost about 20%.

According to The Block, the US company that develops solutions for receiving and processing electronic payments, in May, BTC miners earned $906.2 million including $16.18 million of commissions. This indicator of mining profitability was 21.6% lower than the April results. At the same time, the income of Ethereum miners increased by 1.08 times compared to April.

As history shows, June is not the best month for Bitcoin. Thus, in the past 11 years, since the first cryptocurrency started trading, the asset closed the month with a drop in 4 cases and an increase in 7.

Lately, crypto experts have started to say more and more often that Bitcoin is following the scenario of 2018. If this trend is taking place, we can assume that the main digital asset will continue to decline in the coming month.

In addition, many analysts of the cryptocurrency market suggest that the entire summer of 2022 will be unsuccessful for BTC, and in August, the asset may even reach the bottom.

In addition, experts believe that the military conflict in Ukraine and market participants' fears about the prospects for the global economy are the key downward factors for the BTC in June and August. In the near future, in their opinion, the spread of monkeypox may also negatively affect the coin.

At the same time, analysts with a more optimistic outlook believe that Russia's move to legalize mining may trigger growth in Bitcoin this summer.

The launch of Ethereum 2.0 this fall could be another supportive factor for the digital asset market.

Thus, crypto-enthusiasts opinions on how June will be for its leading asset are divided. Some see great potential for Bitcoin's growth, while others see many reasons for its decline. At the same time, some analysts are confident that even in the case of a positive movement of BTC in June, the coin will continue to correct later.

It is also possible that in the summer, the first cryptocurrency may hit the bottom.

Irina Maksimova,
Analytical expert of InstaForex
© 2007-2025
Select timeframe
5
min
15
min
30
min
1
hour
4
hours
1
day
1
week
Earn on cryptocurrency rate changes with InstaForex
Download MetaTrader 4 and open your first trade
  • Grand Choice
    Contest by
    InstaForex
    InstaForex always strives to help you
    fulfill your biggest dreams.
    JOIN CONTEST

Recommended Stories

US Market News Digest for May 16

Shares of Micron Technology are extending their steady rally, bolstered by encouraging technical signals. Investors are eyeing price targets at 117.34 and 137.12, making the stock attractive in both

Ekaterina Kiseleva 13:20 2025-05-16 UTC+2

STOXX 600 storms the peaks: where is the growth heading and what awaits investors

Cisco rises after raising its forecasts for the financial year UnitedHealth falls on the news that it faces a criminal investigation European STOXX 600 index is set for a fifth

Thomas Frank 11:22 2025-05-16 UTC+2

USD: Weak on the Surface – Strong at the Core. The Game Isn't Over, the Dollar Prepares an Unexpected Move

A new phase is beginning in the currency market, where economic fundamentals and geopolitical strategy shape the U.S. dollar's exchange rate. The U.S. administration is subtly considering the idea

Anna Zotova 00:39 2025-05-16 UTC+2

Stock market rollercoaster: AMD soars, American Eagle falls, investors are confused

Indices mixed: Dow down 0.21%, S&P 500 up 0.10%, Nasdaq up 0.72% European stocks fall after four sessions of gains American Eagle Outfitters falls after withdrawing fiscal year guidance

Thomas Frank 12:59 2025-05-15 UTC+2

US Market News Digest for May 15

Shares of JPMorgan Chase continue to climb steadily towards the 295.25 level, supported by strong investor demand and solid financial results from the bank. This positive momentum stems from broader

Ekaterina Kiseleva 12:35 2025-05-15 UTC+2

US Market News Digest for May 14

IBM stock continues to climb, supported by technical chart signals pointing to a potential move towards the $265.90 level. Investors are showing interest in the company's stock, backed by strong

Ekaterina Kiseleva 12:40 2025-05-14 UTC+2

Europe in the green, Fed under pressure: traders believe in rate cuts

Pause in US-China tariffs lifts sentiment, but concerns remain European stocks rose for the fourth straight session, and global stocks also rose Traders are betting on a Fed rate

Thomas Frank 11:07 2025-05-14 UTC+2

US Market News Digest for May 13

Citigroup shares are posting steady gains after breaking above key technical levels, signaling potential for continued upside. Market participants view the bank's stock as promising amid signs of stabilization

Ekaterina Kiseleva 12:38 2025-05-13 UTC+2

NRG Energy soars after $12 billion deal — new players in energy?

Indices rise: Dow 2.81%, S&P 500 3.26%, Nasdaq 4.35% Stocks outperform safe havens on trade easing Apple rises on report of considering iPhone price hike Wall Street fear gauge dips

Thomas Frank 12:11 2025-05-13 UTC+2

US Market News Digest for May 12

US stock indices are advancing on a wave of optimism surrounding potential progress in trade negotiations between Washington and Beijing. Investors are hopeful that an eventual agreement could ease geopolitical

Ekaterina Kiseleva 15:25 2025-05-12 UTC+2
Can't speak right now?
Ask your question in the chat.
Widget callback
 

Dear visitor,

Your IP address shows that you are currently located in the USA. If you are a resident of the United States, you are prohibited from using the services of InstaFintech Group including online trading, online transfers, deposit/withdrawal of funds, etc.

If you think you are seeing this message by mistake and your location is not the US, kindly proceed to the website. Otherwise, you must leave the website in order to comply with government restrictions.

Why does your IP address show your location as the USA?

  • - you are using a VPN provided by a hosting company based in the United States;
  • - your IP does not have proper WHOIS records;
  • - an error occurred in the WHOIS geolocation database.

Please confirm whether you are a US resident or not by clicking the relevant button below. If you choose the wrong option, being a US resident, you will not be able to open an account with InstaForex anyway.

We are sorry for any inconvenience caused by this message.