Deep Dive
1. Technical Momentum (Bullish Impact)
Overview:
BCH broke above its 30-day SMA ($575.52) and pivot point ($595.95), with bullish MACD (8.05 vs 6.45 signal line) and RSI at 55–59 (neutral-bullish). It’s testing the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement level ($602.45), a key resistance zone.
What this means:
The breakout suggests short-term traders are betting on upside continuation, especially with BCH trading above critical moving averages. A sustained move above $602.45 could target $664 (38.2% Fib extension).
What to watch:
Hourly closes above $602.45 for confirmation of bullish momentum.
2. Institutional Catalysts (Mixed Impact)
Overview:
Grayscale filed for a Bitcoin Cash ETF on September 10, 2025, mirroring its Bitcoin ETF success. Meanwhile, Tether updated its transition plan for BCH’s SLP network, opting not to freeze smart contracts (reducing sell pressure).
What this means:
The ETF news sparked speculative buying, though approval remains uncertain. Tether’s softer stance eased concerns about sudden liquidity shocks, but BCH still faces competition from stablecoins and Layer 2 chains like Lightning Network.
What to watch:
SEC commentary on crypto ETFs and Tether’s final redemption volumes by September 1.
3. Whale Accumulation (Bullish Impact)
Overview:
On-chain data shows a 122% spike in large BCH transactions (>$100k) on September 12, totaling $482M. Analysts link this to coordinated buying by Asian whales on Binance and OKX.
What this means:
Whales often front-run retail traders during bullish setups. Their activity aligns with BCH’s 22.5% gain over 60 days, suggesting confidence in further upside despite weak network usage metrics (daily active addresses at 6-year lows).
What to watch:
Exchange inflows – $18M moved to platforms recently, signaling potential profit-taking risk.
Conclusion
BCH’s rally combines technical momentum, ETF speculation, and whale-driven liquidity. However, its 24h volume fell 39% vs the prior day, signaling caution. Key watch: Can BCH hold $600+ amid altcoin rotation? A close above $607 would likely trigger FOMO; failure risks a drop to $572 support.