Bitcoin's offshoot hits record high with increased network activity
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January 15, 2020



Bitcoin SV's (BSV) network witnessed solid activity on Tuesday as prices doubled to record highs.

While the cryptocurrency jumped from $173 to $458, more than 100K new addresses were created, according to blockchain intelligence firm IntoTheBlock.

A rise in the number of addresses does not necessarily imply increased adoption. After all, an individual can have multiple addresses. 

About 2.66 million BSV changed hands in transactions with a value of $100,000 or greater. The number of transactions with a value of $100,000 or greater rose to a record high of 1.21K. 

Due to the sudden surge in both prices and the network activity, some analysts say the market is being manipulated. 

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Trend: Bullish

Bitcoin's low-volume pullback to levels below $8,600 seen during the Asian trading hours has been reversed.

The cryptocurrency now looks set to test the widely-followed 200-day moving average (MA) at $9,100, as suggested by Tuesday's high-volume break above $8,463 – passing the resistance of a lower high created on Jan. 8.

A UTC close above the 200-day MA would expose key resistance levels at $9,400 and $10,350. 

Popular analyst Josh Rager expects a potential break above $10,350 to set the tone for a major bull run for months to come. Bitcoin reversed sharply lower from $10,350 in October, so a move past that level could attract keener buying.

The short-term bullish view would be invalidated if prices find acceptance under Tuesday's low of $8,105. Indicators, however, are reporting strong bullish momentum, so a drop below $8,100 looks unlikely.

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