BTC Sentiment for August: Poll and Discussion

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#1Sep 7, 2018, 07:21 PM
July turned out pretty solid, huh? Almost 8% up! Although it feels like some folks sold off at the end for a quick cash grab. Kinda weird timing if you ask me. So what’s August looking like? Another green month or is Bitcoin gonna chill for a bit and end red?
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johnapeNewbie
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#2Sep 8, 2018, 12:00 AM
If I remember right... August usually isn’t the best month. I think we’ll see the same this year, maybe even in 2025. The chart kinda confirms that with a drop in buy orders. But with big players like BlackRock and Fidelity pouring in cash, they might keep prices afloat despite miners dumping coins. I'm staying realistic though. Expecting a stable month... maybe even some dips.
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shard_2013Full Member
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#3Sep 8, 2018, 05:01 AM
Honestly, I have no clue what’s in store since Bitcoin keeps bouncing off $120,000 but won’t budge past $118,000. Feels like the bull market is wrapping up soon, and bears might take over. I doubt we’ll see much action, maybe hovering around $110,000 to $125,000.
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#4Sep 8, 2018, 10:59 PM
Market swings are just part of the game. Red and green days are normal, just like buyers and sellers fighting it out. Personally, I think Bitcoin won’t go above $130,000 this month but should sit between $118,000 and $120,000 since we’re around $115,000 now.
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#5Sep 8, 2018, 11:58 PM
Honestly, starting weak and finishing strong sounds better. Better than starting off with a bang and then crashing at the end. Plus for those buying, it's a boon. They get Bitcoin on discount! More BTC for the bucks.
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CalmMinerFull Member
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#6Sep 9, 2018, 04:09 AM
August is always kinda unpredictable... Historical data shows more bearish trends than bullish. This year likely won’t be different. I’m thinking we’ll just see some sideways action. ETFs may be buying, but it’s not enough to make prices soar, so probably stuck between $110k and $123k.
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shrimpNewbie
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#7Sep 9, 2018, 05:12 AM
They call August a ghost month, right? I think we might just go sideways, maybe around $110k-$115k. Some may see it as weakness, but I think this sets us up for a major run later this year. Plus, tariffs from Trump could shake things up.
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#8Sep 9, 2018, 05:55 AM
Staying stable for a bit before a potential ATH sounds right. Not expecting huge gains this month, but a rise is still possible. Gotta keep faith that if enough people believe it will go up, it probably will.
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#9Sep 9, 2018, 08:50 AM
I kinda hope for green this month, but unsure if it’ll happen. The daily charts seem to hint at a struggle. It feels like we’re stuck in limbo right now. Check the daily charts, and you’ll catch my drift.
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GigaGuruNewbie
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#10Sep 10, 2018, 01:27 PM
August looks like it's shaping up for a deeper correction. We could rebound soon, though. I can't recall if August has usually brought us good vibes, but it may be a breather before heading into more red.
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MadNovaHero Member
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#11Sep 10, 2018, 04:32 PM
Typically, we get a bullish wave after a correction like this. So I’m leaning toward some upside. Maybe September brings the dip we all talk about. Q4 could go wild.
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0xDefiFull Member
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#12Sep 10, 2018, 10:01 PM
I think the reason Bitcoin's stuck around $118,000 instead of hitting $120,000 is just consolidation. We’re closer to the end of this bullish cycle, but still, I think we'll see a new ATH before it’s all done. August might push up to $126k.
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kevin_atlasFull Member
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#13Sep 10, 2018, 11:21 PM
Check this out: July was all bullish, and now we’re in August with uncertainty. It's about holding that July trend now, and I’ll be keeping a close eye on the moving averages.
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alt51Newbie
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#14Sep 10, 2018, 11:38 PM
July was a wild ride, and now that August is here, we’re seeing some declines. Still, I’m not worried; dips like this create great buy opportunities. Expecting a positive turn later in August.
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atlas100Senior Member
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#15Sep 11, 2018, 04:08 AM
Look at historical data from 2011 on Bitcoin's prices per month; August has not been its best friend. Sure, some years were good, but generally, it tends to struggle. No need to panic, we're just correcting after strong previous months.
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1t5_satNewbie
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#16Sep 11, 2018, 07:06 AM
That’s why I voted for a break this month. Hearing rumors of dips all over Twitter, but that doesn’t mean the bears are taking over. August has a history of going flat, but just wait for those bullish months coming up.
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noty0urkeysSenior Member
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#17Sep 11, 2018, 08:22 AM
Crypto and stock markets are in a correction, probably thanks to the Fed's high interest rates and trade tensions. It’s spooking investors away from riskier assets. These macro factors dictate Bitcoin’s movements. If the trade war doesn’t calm down, I don’t see a bright month ahead.
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chri551Full Member
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#18Sep 11, 2018, 11:17 AM
Looking at the monthly returns for August, I’m seeing red vibes. It feels like time for a breather after the gains in June and July. Honestly, I don’t expect much change; if it does, I’ll be shocked.
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nova69Member
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#19Sep 11, 2018, 12:54 PM
August has already kicked off with a downturn. Will this trend keep going? With Trump’s tariffs looming again, I sense more declines in the next few days. Historically, August has been tough for Bitcoin, so we’ll have to wait and see.
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#20Sep 12, 2018, 11:37 AM
Yeah, I think we’re heading into a red month as well. The market’s reacting sharply to those tariffs. Plus, I bet some people will sell now and buy back in September. Then we might see a rally in October.
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