As Broader Crypto Markets Head Lower, These 2 Altcoins Are Bucking the Trend

 | May 09, 2024 06:41AM ET

  • The crypto market rally that started this month is fizzling out already.
  • Bitcoin and Ethereum remain stuck below key resistances.
  • But, the two altcoins discussed below seem to be diverging from the broader market.
  • The cryptocurrency market started May with a flourish, with the total market capitalization showing signs of growth. However, this momentum proved fleeting, and the market has been unable to push past the $2.3 trillion mark.

    This week, the negative sentiment has solidified, with outflows dominating the market and dragging prices down.

    Bitcoin has yet to regain its footing. After a failed attempt to break through the $65,000 resistance level, Bitcoin is currently stuck in a sideways trading pattern.

    Ethereum, on the other hand, hasn't fared much better. Rejected at $3,200, Ethereum has retreated to its support zone, which has been under pressure since April.

    While the overall trend remains bearish, there are a few bright spots. RNDR/USD and TON/USD continue to defy the broader market weakness and exhibit independent price movements.

    h2 RNDR and TON Defy Broader Market Direction/h2

    RNDR has been on a year-long uptrend with only a brief correction in March-April. May saw a surge in demand that helped RNDR break free from this recent dip.