Bitcoin (BTC) Death Cross Could Reverse, Solana (SOL) Enters Bull Market, Pepe (PEPE) Signals Bullish Breakout

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April 18, 2025 | Crypto Market

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Crypto Market Shows Signs of Recovery: Bitcoin, Solana, and PEPE Leading the Charge

The crypto market is finally turning a corner, with some of the biggest assets displaying encouraging technical indicators that may signal a wider recovery. Let’s take a closer look at what’s going on with Bitcoin, Solana, and meme token PEPE.

Bitcoin Challenges the Death Cross

Bitcoin has been offering investors cause for cautious optimism as it tests a vital technical pattern that could change market sentiment. Following weeks of volatile trading and consolidation, the largest cryptocurrency is now testing the feared “death cross” pattern—a bearish sign that shows up when the 50-day moving average crosses below the 200-day moving average.

Now trading just below $85,000, Bitcoin is drawing near the key 200 EMA at $87,500 while also challenging the 100 EMA. This intersection of moving averages marks a turning point for Bitcoin’s short-term to mid-term run. A confident close above the 200 EMA would, in effect, negate the death cross, and sentiment could begin to rally once more for the broader crypto landscape.

What is most promising is that even though we have not seen explosive volume, consistent trading activity indicates steady accumulation. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at a moderate 52—bullish but not overbought, with room for further upside.

This potential flip follows some instances last month when Bitcoin had successfully defended the psychological $80,000 support level, which has since evolved into a strong base for bulls to mount their next attack against overhead resistance. If Bitcoin can break above $87,500 convincingly, the next resistance would probably be found around $92,000. But failing to break and hold above the 200 EMA may usher in another pullback towards the $82,000-$80,000 level.

Solana’s Unexpected Breakthrough

Solana is showing clear indications of an imminent trend reversal, with improving price action and a technical configuration that in the past has preceded the start of bull markets. SOL just overcame its 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA)—a key level of resistance that typically acts as the launching point for lasting rallies.

At a current price of $134, Solana is up more than 2% on the day and has been consistently rising for several sessions. This action is accompanied by strong uptrend lines and rising volume—bullish signs that often signal breakout rallies.

Arguably, the most significant development is SOL’s obvious violation of the 50 EMA (blue line), which had been limiting price appreciation over the past few weeks. That this level has now become dynamic support indicates that bulls are asserting themselves in the market. Traditionally, SOL’s price has started meaningful upside moves after violating the 50 EMA, especially when supported by volume surges such as the ones we’re experiencing now.

In addition, since RSI levels are leaning bullish without reaching overbought levels, Solana has room to move upwards before it hits serious selling pressure. The next significant resistance levels are at the 100 and 200 EMA levels—at around $153 and $165—where price action will likely stop and consolidate.

If existing momentum continues and SOL stays above the 50 EMA, a surge towards $150 and higher may be just around the corner. This set-up, combined with increasing faith in Solana’s ecosystem and better sentiment in the altcoin space, makes SOL a strong frontrunner for an eventual alt-season recovery.

PEPE Breaks Out

PEPE, a more familiar meme token within the market, might have just laid the groundwork for a possible bullish reversal, similar to what was seen in Solana very recently. Breakouts above the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) historically presaged the start of trend reversals, and PEPE is playing out this playbook.

At $0.000000730, PEPE has rallied nearly 2.4% today and has been stable after months of a continuous bearish trend. What is noteworthy about this movement is the fact that the asset has been able to stay above the 50 EMA, which has remained resistance ever since February.

This clean break through the moving average, accompanied by rising trading volume and relative strength in momentum indicators such as the RSI, points to a change in market sentiment. Like Solana’s chart pattern, PEPE is establishing a rounded bottom structure, typically a harbinger of long-term upward movements.

As long as the buyers are in control, this can trigger retests of stronger resistance levels at $0.000000955 and even $0.000001068. On top of the optimism is the increasing community-driven momentum and popularity of PEPE, which often translates to shocking rallies under ideal technical and market conditions.

Although meme coins tend to be more sentimental and more volatile, technical confirmations such as the 50 EMA breakout add credibility to the bullish argument. However, caution is still warranted. For a full trend reversal confirmation and sustained recovery, PEPE needs to continue gaining momentum and break through the 100 EMA and then the 200 EMA.

What do you think of these possible trend reversals? Are you aligning your portfolio to take advantage of these technical indications? Let us know your strategies in the comments below!

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