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Displaying results for week of Nov 05, 2023

Bitcoin Overtakes Tesla Market Cap

Nov 9, 2023 11:56 | by Ashraf Laidi

"OK Ashraf we understand why you compare Bitcoin to Gold as you explained here, but why are you comparing a finited digital asset to a publicly traded company involved in so many different sectors?" . Well, Tesla combines two powerful trends: Electric cars, electric batteries and AI data/capabilities. The chart below shows the previous occasions when BTC mkt cap crossed above Tesla's to follow-through vs others when it failed. See and think for yourself.  Btw, that BTC/gold ratio is now at 19. 

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Bitcoin Overtakes Tesla Market Cap - Bitcoin Market Cap Vs Tesla Nov 9 2023 (Chart 1)

False Breaks & Right Shoulders?

Nov 9, 2023 9:46 | by Ashraf Laidi

Nasdaq seems on its way to starts its seasonal rally. But what if it's a situation of a false trendline break, followed by a right shoulder? We've seen this in late 2021 and September 2023. Could Nvidia serve as an additional clue? Start watching from 3:40 mins and decide for yourself. 

Gold's Up & Down Cycles

Nov 8, 2023 19:59 | by Ashraf Laidi

A friend of mine manages risk for a major broker, mentioned the 6-month DOWN cycle and 12-week UPcycle in gold. Take a look and decide for yourself starting from 9:07 minutes of the video

Bitcoin Breaks to 18 oz Gold

Nov 8, 2023 11:19 | by Ashraf Laidi

Bitcoin/Gold ratio has just hit $18/oz, the highest since May 2022, when the ratio began crashing as the Fed began the first of 75-bp hikes. Returning to the level prior to the ratio plunge is significant. I've indicated in a recent video how the $16/oz BTC/XAU ratio served as an effective green light for inflection points (rallies & declines) in bitcoin. And to understand why I choose to compare BTC vs GLD, here is a reminder

 

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Bitcoin Breaks to 18 oz Gold - Bitcoin Gold Nov 8 2023 (Chart 1)

US500 Quadruple Resistance

Nov 6, 2023 15:04 | by Ashraf Laidi

Find out the importance of the Quadruple Resistance on SPX (US500) starting from 10:40 mins in the video below and how to trade it (Targets vs Stops) Full video

US500 Quadruple Resistance - Eightcap Videocov Nov6 2023 (Chart 1)

Ethereum & 477 Day Cycle

Nov 6, 2023 12:19 | by Ashraf Laidi

Is it time for Ethereum to shine? We've all seen Bitcoin dominance hitting nearly 60%, while altcoins remained in the dark. But take a look at ETH/BTC, possibly putting in a bottom, coinciding with a 477-day cycle. And while BTC has already reached its inv H&S target of $35000, hitting new highs for the year, ETH remains below its year's high of $2160. Does the cycle analysis imply more upside in ETH relative to BTC? See for yourself.  By the way, that Bitcoin/Gold ratio is now fast approaching 18 (that is well above the 16 explained here)

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Ethereum & 477 Day Cycle - Ethereum Bitcoin Nov 6 2023 (Chart 1)