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    French farmers keep Paris roadblock threat as protests endure

    On Friday, Prime Minister Gabriel Attal’s government dropped plans to gradually reduce state subsidies on agricultural diesel, and announced other steps aimed at reducing the financial and administrative pressures faced by many farmers.Yet the FNSEA, France’s biggest farming union, said it would keep up its protests and many farmers remained at roadblocks set up by motorways and major roads on Saturday.”On Monday, we will be heading for Paris,” farmer Vincent Gimneste told BFM TV, at a roadblock in southern France.Two local farmers trade unions representing those working in the countryside around Paris also told French media they were targeting causing major disruption in the capital on Monday, possibly around the Rungis food market.Prime Minister Gabriel Attal will visit a farmers’ site on Sunday, said Attal’s office, as the government tries to prevent the protests from gaining in momentum.Demonstrators also held a silent march in the northern French town of Beauvais on Saturday, to pay tribute to farmers who have died in recent years, with some having committed suicide due to the stress of their working conditions.France is the European Union’s biggest agricultural producer and the French farmers’ protests follow similar action in other European countries such as Germany and Poland, with many demonstrators saying they are being hit by globalisation and foreign competition. More

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    Bitcoin Witnesses Mystical $280 Million Transfer as BTC Price Teases Pump

    The sizable transfer occurred between unknown wallets, adding an air of mystique to an already enigmatic transaction. The event took place against the backdrop of a 2% surge in Bitcoin’s price, climbing from $39,900 to $40,700 earlier in the day. After the transfer happened, the cryptocurrency experienced an additional 2% uptick, peaking at $41,500, before a sell-off ensued.Source: Ali MartinezMartinez, a prominent figure in crypto circles, recently shared his analysis, pointing to the TD Sequential indicator signaling a buy on the daily chart while Bitcoin maintains its position above the 100SMA. He outlined two possible outcomes: an upward move past $40,550 could trigger a rally to $43,000, but a breach of the 100SMA support level might lead Bitcoin down to $33,300.The 7,000 BTC transfer remains shrouded in mystery, leaving the crypto community intrigued about its origin, purpose and potential repercussions. As speculation mounts, the market eagerly awaits further developments that could either affirm or dispel expectations of BTC price growth.This article was originally published on U.Today More

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    IDB approves loan worth $100 million for Paraguay

    According to the statement, dated Jan. 29 but published on Saturday, the 20-year loan will have an SOFR interest rate and will especially benefit micro, small and medium-sized businesses in the country.The credit approved by the IDB will support policy reforms and is the first in a series of two consecutive loans technically linked to each other, although financed independently, the statement added. “This program will support reforms to strengthen logistics management and institutions facilitating trade, boost sustainable investment in logistics infrastructure and services, expand businesses’ access to international markets, and promote foreign direct investment,” it said. More

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    Ethereum (ETH) Becomes Target of Massive $1 Billion Sell-Off: Who’s Responsible?

    The distribution of this sell-off was as follows: 297,454 ETH ($656.5 million) moved to Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) Prime, 146,507 ETH to Paxos Treasury and smaller amounts of 7,800 ETH each, totaling $17.2 million, were transferred to FalconX and Coinbase. Despite this massive transfer, Celsius reportedly retains a reserve of 62,468 ETH, worth around $139 million.Such a colossal sale exerts immense pressure on Ethereum’s price and could significantly sway market sentiment. The immediate concern for investors and traders is whether Ethereum’s liquidity and market capitalization can absorb such a hit without triggering a broad market downturn.From a technical analysis standpoint, the massive outflow from Celsius is a bearish signal, likely to test Ethereum’s local support levels. A crucial support to watch is around the $2,000 price range, a psychological and technical support level, which, if breached, could see the price tumble to the next significant support at $1,800. This level has historically acted as a strong buy zone and may serve as a robust defense against further declines.Conversely, resistance levels have become more formidable due to the sell-off. Any potential recovery will have to confront the resistance at $2,200, which previously acted as a support level. A break above this could see Ethereum attempt to reclaim higher price levels, possibly testing the $2,400 resistance.The substantial sell-off initiated by Celsius has placed Ethereum in a problematic position. Although the Ethereum network’s fundamentals remain robust, the asset’s price resilience in the face of such a significant sell-off shows the actual state of the market.This article was originally published on U.Today More

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    Jim Cramer Might Be Behind Bitcoin’s Latest Correction, Here’s How

    With all eyes on Bitcoin, the latest correction might be a result of the Jim Cramer effect. Based on precedent, crypto proponents on X have identified a pattern that sees Bitcoin move in the opposite direction from what Jim Cramer identifies. As the CNBC Mad Money Host noted on X on Jan. 24, he pointed out that Bitcoin was off to a strong start in defiance of his earlier call that the coin’s floor might still be far away.When this statement was made, Bitcoin was trading at about the $40,000 price mark, and its correction at the time of writing suggests the Jim Cramer theory might be accurate after all. The launched spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) product has not produced enough impact, as projected by top market veterans like Samson Mow. While there is enough time to hit the $1 million price projection from Mow, Bitcoin’s outlook since the product started trading has been relatively gloomy.With the Bitcoin halving event now ahead, the market is choosing to lean on another network fundamental to anticipate a massive bullish resurgence in the price of the digital currency. According to top analysts like Benjamin Cowen, BTC is poised to enter the bull market ahead of the forthcoming halving.This article was originally published on U.Today More

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    XRP’s Epic Battle Against Bears, Solana Breaks $100, While Ethereum Fights for Momentum

    The 200 EMA serves as an important barometer for the long-term trend and investor sentiment. For XRP, remaining below this level suggests that the asset lacks the bullish momentum needed to shift into an upward trajectory. This inability to secure a foothold above the 200 EMA raises questions about the stability of positive price action in the near term.XRP/USDT Chart by TradingViewTechnical analysis shows that the 200 EMA is a dynamic level of resistance that many traders watch closely. A consistent failure to breach this mark can lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy where the resistance level grows stronger, as more traders set their sell orders around this key price point. The ETH chart reveals a telling pattern; the absence of a new higher high is significant. Typically, in a bullish market phase, the price of an asset creates a series of higher highs and higher lows. However, Ethereum’s inability to push beyond its recent peak may suggest that the bulls are running out of steam and a reevaluation of market sentiment could be underway.Analyzing the chart, the local resistance level has been a tough ceiling for Ethereum to break. This resistance, where sell orders tend to cluster, is acting as a barrier preventing further upward movement. On the flip side, the support level represents a price point with a concentration of buy orders, offering a potential cushion against a price drop. If Ethereum fails to uphold the support level, it could trigger a price breakdown, signaling a shift to a bearish trend.If Ethereum’s price continues to struggle, the scenario could unfold where the asset drops further, testing subsequent support levels. While the underlying fundamentals of Ethereum, such as network upgrades and adoption rates, remain robust, the short-term price action could still be subject to corrective forces.The technical outlook for SOL is looking promising. After a period of bullish activity that piqued the interest of many investors, SOL has hit a snag near the $100 resistance level. This resistance level represents a significant psychological and financial barrier, as it is where sell orders tend to accumulate, putting downward pressure on the price.Despite efforts to rally, the asset has been unable to generate the necessary momentum to overcome this threshold with ease and currently consolidates at it. One of the key factors influencing this lackluster performance could be the market’s tepid reaction to the announcement of Solana phone Saga 2. The news, which might have been expected to inject some enthusiasm onto the market, failed to provide substantial support for Solana’s price.Looking at the chart, the local support levels are clearly delineated. The first line of defense for SOL lies around the $88-$90 price range, where previous dips have found buyers waiting. Should this level fail to hold, the next support may not emerge until it reaches the more robust $70 level, which could act as a stronger foothold for the price.Conversely, resistance beyond $100 is now more formidable than ever. With each rejection, the resolve of buyers weakens, and the $100 level transforms from a mere price point into a crucial psychological level you should not miss.This article was originally published on U.Today More