Bitcoin and Ethereum remain under pressure as the risks of a ground military operation in the Middle East grow with each passing day. Bitcoin has returned to $68,800, while Ethereum is trading at $2,060.

Meanwhile, according to reports, Tether, the issuer of the most popular stablecoin USDT, has made a significant move towards transparency. As reported by the Financial Times, the company has engaged the auditing firm KPMG to conduct its first full audit of the financial statements and the reserves backing USDT. At the same time, another leading auditing firm, PwC, will prepare Tether's internal processes. These steps are being taken against the backdrop of Tether's ambitious plans to expand its operations in the United States.

For the crypto industry, this development is of deep significance. It represents Tether's attempt to finally resolve one of the longest-standing and sharpest concerns surrounding this stablecoin. The question of the sufficiency and liquidity of USDT reserves has long been a subject of speculation and anxiety. Regular reports on reserves that Tether had previously issued did not always fully satisfy all market participants. Now, with KPMG's support, the company aims to undergo a comprehensive independent audit. This is intended to confirm that each USDT issued is indeed backed by corresponding assets.

The decision to actively expand into the US pushes Tether to achieve new standards of transparency and trust. Receiving a positive audit from a reputable firm like KPMG could be a key factor for successfully integrating USDT into the US financial system.

As for the intraday strategy on the cryptocurrency market, I will continue to rely on significant dips in Bitcoin and Ethereum, anticipating the continuation of a long-term bullish market.

Regarding short-term trading, the strategy and conditions are outlined below.

Bitcoin

Buying Scenario

Scenario #1: I plan to buy Bitcoin today upon reaching an entry point around $68,900, targeting a move to $69,600. Near $69,600, I will exit my purchases and sell immediately on the rebound. Before buying on a breakout, ensure the 50-day moving average is below the current price and the Awesome indicator is above zero.

Scenario #2: I can buy Bitcoin at the lower boundary at $68,400 if there is no market reaction to its breakout back towards $68,900 and $69,600.

Selling Scenario

Scenario #1: I plan to sell Bitcoin today upon reaching an entry point around $68,400, targeting a drop to $67,600. Near $67,600, I will exit my sales and buy immediately on the rebound. Before selling on a breakout, ensure the 50-day moving average is above the current price and the Awesome indicator is below zero.

Scenario #2: I can sell Bitcoin from the upper boundary at $68,900 if there is no market reaction to its breakout back towards $68,400 and $67,600.

Ethereum

Buying Scenario

Scenario #1: I plan to buy Ethereum today upon reaching an entry point around $2,067, targeting a move to $2,088. Near $2,088, I will exit my purchases and sell immediately on the rebound. Before buying on a breakout, ensure the 50-day moving average is below the current price and the Awesome indicator is above zero.

Scenario #2: I can buy Ethereum at the lower boundary at $2,053 if there is no market reaction to its breakout back towards $2,067 and $2,088.

Selling Scenario

Scenario #1: I plan to sell Ethereum today upon reaching an entry point around $2,053, targeting a drop to $2,026. Near $2,026, I will exit my sales and buy immediately on the rebound. Before selling on a breakout, ensure the 50-day moving average is above the current price and the Awesome indicator is below zero.

Scenario #2: I can sell Ethereum at the upper boundary at $2,067 if there is no market reaction to its breakout back towards $2,053 and $2,026.