#GateLaunchpadIMU 1. Bitcoin (BTC): The Breakout Confirmation

Bitcoin is currently in a high-level "ladder" uptrend. The move above $95,000 was a major psychological victory, but the $98,000 barrier remains the final gatekeeper before the triple-digit milestone.
The Bull Case (Buy the Dip): The daily chart shows a solid "golden cross" (EMA7 over EMA30), and institutional accumulation (like MicroStrategy’s recent $1.25 billion purchase) provides a strong floor. If the price holds above $96,000, the momentum is likely to carry it toward $100,000.
The Bear Case (Sell the Top): On the 4-hour chart, the MACD histogram is shrinking, suggesting that the initial "breakout energy" is cooling off. Resistance at $97,800–$98,000 is heavy with sell orders.
Strategy: > Patience is key. If BTC fails to clear $98,000 with volume, look for a "buy the dip" opportunity near $95,000 or the stronger support at $93,400. Selling here is only for short-term scalpers; long-term trend-followers are likely waiting for the $100k test.
2. Ethereum (ETH): The Accumulation Phase
Ethereum is lagging behind Bitcoin's "beast mode," but it is forming a structure that often precedes a "catch-up" rally.
Resistance: It is currently battling a "wall" of moving averages (50, 100, and 200-day) between $3,340 and $3,400. Until it clears $3,400, it remains range-bound.
Support: Immediate support sits at $3,300, with a more critical structural floor at $3,100.
Sentiment: With Standard Chartered raising price targets to $7,500 for the year, the mid-term outlook is bullish despite short-term stagnation.
Strategy: > Accumulate near support. Ethereum is currently "boring" compared to Bitcoin, which usually means it's building energy. A breakout above $3,400 would be the signal to add to positions. If it drops toward $3,200, that represents a high-value entry point.
Summary for January 15, 2026