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Trading Recommendations for the Cryptocurrency Market on April 22

Bitcoin Returns to the $88,000 Zone, but Ethereum Is Facing Challenges

Yesterday's sell-off during the U.S. session, once again triggered by a decline in American stock indices, was offset by Bitcoin buyers, while Ethereum saw little interest near its lows. Clearly, amid growing talk of a looming U.S. economic recession and mounting pressure on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to continue cutting interest rates, demand for cryptocurrencies remains restrained.

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That said, if there was ever a time for Bitcoin to prove its status as "digital gold," it is now. If it succeeds, we may see $150,000 or even $200,000 levels by year-end, as the problems dragging down U.S. stocks and the U.S. dollar are unlikely to be resolved quickly.

Crypto regulation also remains a wildcard. However, the possibility of softer measures from the U.S. government—something increasingly discussed since Trump's return—could positively impact investor sentiment. It's also important to remember that the cryptocurrency market is highly volatile. Prices can skyrocket or crash in an instant. Therefore, when deciding to buy Bitcoin, it's essential to weigh the risks and opportunities carefully—and never invest more than you can afford to lose.

As for the intraday strategy in the crypto market, I will focus on large pullbacks in Bitcoin and Ethereum, anticipating that the medium-term bull market trend remains intact.

For short-term trading, the following scenarios apply:

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Bitcoin

Buy Scenario

Scenario #1: I plan to buy Bitcoin today upon reaching the entry point around $88,800, targeting a rise to $90,400. I'll exit long positions near $90,400 and open short positions on the pullback. Before entering a breakout buy, ensure the 50-day moving average is below the current price and that the Awesome Oscillator is in the positive zone.

Scenario #2: Bitcoin can also be bought from the lower boundary at $87,700, provided there is no downside breakout and the price rebounds toward $88,800 and $90,400.

Sell Scenario

Scenario #1: I plan to sell Bitcoin today upon reaching the entry point of around $87,700, targeting a decline to $85,900. I'll exit short positions near $85,900 and open long positions on the bounce. Before entering a breakout sell, ensure the 50-day moving average is above the current price and that the Awesome Oscillator is in the negative zone.

Scenario #2: Bitcoin can also be sold from the upper boundary at $88,800, provided there is no breakout and the price reverses back toward $87,700 and $85,900.

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Ethereum

Buy Scenario

Scenario #1: I plan to buy Ethereum today upon reaching the entry point around $1,591, targeting a rise to $1,620. I'll exit long positions near $1,620 and sell immediately on the pullback. Before entering a breakout buy, ensure the 50-day moving average is below the current price and the Awesome Oscillator is in the positive zone.

Scenario #2: Ethereum can also be bought from the lower boundary at $1,570, provided there is no downside breakout and the price rebounds toward $1,590 and $1,620.

Sell Scenario

Scenario #1: I plan to sell Ethereum today upon reaching the entry point of around $1,570, targeting a decline to $1,536. I'll exit short positions near $1,536 and open long positions on the bounce. Before entering a breakout sell, ensure the 50-day moving average is above the current price and that the Awesome Oscillator is in the negative zone.

Scenario #2: Ethereum can also be sold from the upper boundary at $1,591, provided there is no breakout and the price reverses back toward $1,570 and $1,536.

Miroslaw Bawulski,
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