Top 5 cryptocurrencies to watch this week: BTC, MATIC, EOS, XMR, AAVE

Bitcoin (BTC) is struggling to sustain any price level during the current pullback, indicating a lack of demand at higher levels. Does this mean that the bull trend is over and the institutional investors are abandoning the crypto markets?

No! It is the other way around. Glassnode’s weekly newsletter pointed out that the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) premium is rising, suggesting that institutional investors are accumulating at lower levels.

GBTC is not alone, another popular vehicle for institutional investors, the Canadian Purpose Bitcoin exchange-traded fund has also witnessed strong capital inflows. According to analysts at Glassnode, this shows “early signs of renewed institutional interest."

Another metric that may be signaling a possible bottom in Bitcoin is its dominance chart, which looks similar to the early part of 2017. If Bitcoin’s dominance follows a similar trajectory to 2017, it will indicate that Bitcoin is still some distance away from its peak and altcoin season still has room to run.

Now that the monthly options and futures expiry has passed, investors are likely wondering if Bitcoin could start a sharp recovery next week and which altcoins will rally if that happens. 

Let's look at 5 cryptocurrencies that could start trending moves this week.

BTC/USDT

Bitcoin’s brief breakout could not clear the hurdle at the 200-day simple moving average ($41,014) on May 26 and 27, indicating the bears are defending this level aggressively. The downsloping 20-day exponential moving average ($41,327) and the relative strength index (RSI) near the oversold zone suggest the bears are in control.

If the BTC/USDT pair breaks the $33,000 support, the next stop could be the $30,000 to $28,000 support zone. If this zone also gives way, the pair may witness panic selling and a drop to $20,000 is possible.

The longer the price stays below the 200-day SMA, the more difficult it will become for the bulls to start the next leg of the uptrend.

However, if the price turns up from the current level and rises above the 200-day SMA, it will suggest strong buying at lower levels. That could clear the path for a possible rally to the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level at $48,231.

The 4-hour chart shows the formation of a symmetrical triangle, which generally acts as a continuation pattern. If bears sink the price below the triangle, the pair could drop to $30,000 and then to the pattern target at $20,316.

On the other hand, the setup may act as a reversal pattern if bulls push and sustain the price above the resistance line of the triangle. Such a move will suggest the downtrend is over and the pair could rally to the target objective at $51,951.

MATIC/USDT

Polygon (MATIC) has bounced off the 20-day EMA ($1.58) today, indicating that bulls are buying on dips to this support. The upsloping 20-day EMA and the RSI in the positive territory indicate the path of least resistance is to the upside.

However, the MATIC/USDT pair has formed a symmetrical triangle pattern, indicating indecision among the bulls and the bears. If bulls push the price above the resistance line of the triangle, the pair could rise to $2.70 and then start its journey to the pattern target at $4.20.

Contrary to this assumption, if the price turns down from the resistance line of the triangle, the pair could extend its stay inside the triangle. A break and close below the triangle will signal weakness and could result in a drop to $0.80.

The 4-hour chart shows the relief rally is facing resistance at the downtrend line. If the bears sink the price below the $1.51 support, the pair will complete a bearish head and shoulders pattern that could result in a drop to $0.68.

Conversely, if buyers propel the price above the downtrend line, the bullish momentum could pick up and the pair could challenge the $2.43 resistance. A break above this level could result in a rally to $2.70.

EOS/USDT

EOS attempted a recovery, which fizzled out at the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level at $7.89 on May 27. However, the positive sign is that the bulls have not allowed the price to dip below the $5.60 support. This indicates that traders are not waiting for a deeper fall to buy.

If bulls can push and close the price above the 20-day EMA ($6.95), it will suggest that supply exceeds demand. That could open the doors for a rally to the 50% retracement level at $9.23 and then to the 61.8% retracement level at $10.57.

This bullish view will invalidate if the bears stall the next pullback attempt at the 20-day EMA or at $7.89. Such a move will increase the possibility of a break below $5.60. If that happens, the EOS/USDT pair could drop to the 200-day SMA ($4.52) and then to $3.57.

The 4-hour chart shows the bulls are defending the $5.60 support, indicating that the selling pressure has reduced. The flat 20-EMA and the RSI just below the midpoint suggest a balance between supply and demand.

If bulls push the price above $6.81, the pair could rally to the 200-SMA and then to $8.69. A breakout and close above this resistance will signal that bulls are back in the game. Alternatively, if the bears sink the price below the $5.60 to $5 support zone, the pair could drop to $3.57.

XMR/USDT

Repeated attempts by the bears to sink Monero (XMR) below the 200-day SMA ($222) have failed in the past few days. This suggests that bulls are accumulating at the current levels.

The buyers attempted to push the price above the 20-day EMA ($294) on May 29 but the long wick on the candlestick shows strong selling at higher levels. However, the bulls are again likely to attempt to clear the hurdle at the 20-day EMA.

If they succeed, the XMR/USDT pair could start a relief rally that may reach the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level at $368.45. This level may act as a stiff resistance because traders who had bought at higher levels may close their positions.

This positive view will nullify if the price turns down and plummets below the 200-day SMA. In such a case, the pair may drop to $175 and then to $124.69.

The 4-hour chart shows a symmetrical triangle formation, indicating indecision among the bulls and the bears about the next directional move. The flattish 20-EMA and the RSI near the midpoint also suggest a balance between supply and demand.

This advantage will tilt in favor of the bulls if they can push and sustain the price above the triangle. The price could then rally to the 200-SMA, which may act as a stiff resistance.

On the contrary, if the price turns down and breaks below the triangle, the pair could drop to $175 and then to $124.69.

AAVE/USDT

AAVE is attempting to rebound off the strong support at $280. This level has not been broken on a closing basis since Jan. 26, hence the bulls are likely to defend it aggressively. The 200-day SMA ($290) just above the level is an added advantage.

However, the downsloping 20-day EMA ($398) and the RSI below 43 suggest the short-term trend favors the bears. The sellers will try to stall any relief rally at the 20-day EMA. If they succeed, the AAVE/USDT pair may again correct to $280.

A break and close below this support could start a downtrend and the decline could extend to $160. Conversely, if the bulls drive the price above the 20-day EMA, the pair could rise to $489, which is likely to act as a stiff resistance.

The 4-hour chart shows the bulls bought the dip to $280. The 20-EMA is flattening out, indicating the selling pressure is reducing. If buyers push and sustain the price above the downtrend line, the pair could rally to $418. A breakout and close above this resistance could result in a rally to $480.

This positive view will invalidate if the price turns down from the 20-EMA or the downtrend line and plummets below $280. If that happens, the bears will try to pull the price below the May 23 low at $208.09 and start the downtrend.