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Major Cryptos Experienced Low Trading Volume, $LTC Remained Volatile, $BTC Bounced Off Q2 Fair Value at $28000

July FOMC

On 26th Jul, 2023, the Fed raised the interest rate by 25bps. Despite inflation showing signs of moderation and dropping to 3% (YOY) in June, Chairman Jerome Powell stated that the process of getting inflation back down to 2 percent has a long way to go. On the other hand, the Fed continues to reduce its holdings of Treasury securities and agency debt and agency mortgage-backed securities. After the announcement, CME FedWatch Tool reflects that an additional rate hike is expected in the Sep FOMC.

Major Cryptos Relative Volume and Volatility

Over the past week, the annualized volatility of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Bitcoin Cash has been on a downward trend. Bitcoin's volatility has come to a quarterly low, as it has been contained in consolidation throughout July. However, Litecoin has seen an increase in volatility, which can be attributed to its upcoming halving event in early August. This anticipated supply reduction has likely contributed to increased price fluctuations for Litecoin.

Bitcoin vs Litcoin Price Action

In recent months, Litecoin has exhibited heightened volatility, particularly since May, due to the anticipation of its halving event in early August. While Bitcoin has remained in a prolonged consolidation phase throughout July, Litecoin's price fluctuations have been influenced by Bitcoin's price movements. Interestingly, we can see that Litcoin's price has significantly decoupled from that of Bitcoin, which tends to revert and maintain a stable correlation coefficient around 0.8. As a result, Litecoin's price deviation has been pulled back in line with Bitcoin's price action.

Bitcoin Volume by Price (Volume Profile)

The volume profile of Bitcoin provides valuable insights into the distribution and range of its trading volume. The Volume Point of Control (VPOC), represented by the prominent red line, signifies the price level at which the highest volume of trades occurred during a specific period.

In particular, the profile highlights two noteworthy areas of interest for Bitcoin's price movements: the $27,000-$28,000 range from mid-March to mid-June, and the current area of interest centered around $30,250.

Furthermore, the VPOC in Q2 2023 at $28,000 is a significant indication of Bitcoin's fair value, as this price point amassed the most volume of trades between March and July. If Bitcoin's price were to return to the Q2 2023 VPOC at $28,000, we can expect to see increased trading activities and volume as the market reevaluates Bitcoin's fair value at this level. The VPOC represents the price point with the highest trading volume, indicating that a significant number of market participants are comfortable transacting at that price.

As such, in the upcoming phase of price discovery, $28,000 is expected to serve as a crucial checkpoint for Bitcoin's valuation. If the price exceeds this level, it signals the market's willingness to discover an increasing fair value for Bitcoin. Conversely, if the price drops below and fails to hold this level, it suggests the market's willingness to discover discounted fair value. Therefore, investors and traders should closely monitor the price movements around this critical level to gauge Bitcoin's future direction.

Disclaimers

The information, opinions, estimates, and projections contained in this cryptocurrency market commentary (collectively "Information") are provided by LIQUIDITY TECHNOLOGIES INC. (the "Company"). This Information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as investment advice or any form of endorsement or recommendation. The company has taken reasonable measures to ensure the accuracy and validity of the Information provided but makes no warranty as to its accuracy or completeness. The opinions expressed reflect the judgment of the authors at the date of publication and are subject to change without notice.The Information should not be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell or trade in any cryptocurrency, security, or financial instrument. It does not account for individual investment objectives or the financial situation of any readers. Cryptocurrencies are volatile and complex products and are subject to significant risks including the risk of sudden and substantial price movements.Investments in cryptocurrencies are not protected by any statutory compensation arrangements in the event of the firm's failure. The value of cryptocurrencies may be affected by changes in currency exchange rates, regulatory interventions, or other political and economic developments.Investors should be aware that the value of their investments can fall as well as rise, and they may not receive back the original amount they invested. If you are in any doubt about the contents of this document, you should seek independent professional advice. Any historical information contained in this Information is based on our own analysis and is provided for illustrative purposes only. Past performance is not indicative of future results, which may vary.In no event shall the company, nor its directors, employees, agents, partners, suppliers or affiliates, be accountable or liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from the use of this Information. The company  reserves the right to change, modify, add, or remove portions of this Information for any reason at any time without notice.

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