Mastercard Enables Crypto

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💳️ Mastercard Enables Crypto 

Word On The Street: Mastercard is enabling non-custodial cryptocurrency wallets that lets users spend crypto while having full control over their assets.

The details:

  • Christian Rau, senior vice president of Mastercard’s crypto and fintech enablement, emphasized the importance of self-custody.

  • “Through our partnership with Mercuryo, we’re breaking down the barriers between blockchain and traditional payments” - Rau

  • Mastercard has partnered with major players in the industry, including stablecoin provider Circle and Coinbase, among others.

Why it matters: Since its initial foray into crypto, These collaborations have helped Mastercard further integrate crypto into its global payments network.

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💸 Bitcoin Technical Analysis

The current price of Bitcoin is $57,042, with the VWAP line resting slightly lower at $57,037.67. This suggests that the price is hovering just above the VWAP, signaling a slight positive momentum. The price is also inside the Bollinger Bands, though slightly above the midline, indicating a balanced, neutral stance with a potential upward bias.

Trend Analysis:

The recent price action indicates some consolidation, but a new push above $57,000 may hint at the start of a short-term bullish trend. The earlier decline and subsequent bounce show Bitcoin is attempting to recover from a minor downtrend. The Bollinger Bands have started expanding after a tight squeeze, which could imply higher volatility ahead. Buyers are starting to regain control with a strong push after the consolidation phase.

Support and Resistance:

- Support: The lower VWAP band around $56,444 provides a nearby support level, which also aligns with prior consolidation lows. This level is crucial to monitor in case of a pullback.

- Resistance: The $57,600 level aligns with the top of the Bollinger Bands and serves as a near-term resistance. Further upside would need to overcome this resistance to continue the rally.

Scenarios:

- Bullish: If the price continues to hold above $57,000 and breaks through $57,600, we could see a run toward the next psychological resistance level near $58,000. A breakout with volume could confirm a continuation of the bullish trend.

- Bearish: If the price fails to maintain its position above $57,000, it could revisit the $56,444 support level. A break below this could trigger further downside, potentially pushing the price toward $55,800, which was a previous local low.

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