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“Guardians of the Crypto,” involves developing a holistic application with a primary function: predicting future cryptocurrency price changes based on past price data. By analyzing historical price trends, the application aims to offer forecasts of potential future price movements for major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), and Cardano (ADA). Various factors, including market sentiment, technological advancements, regulatory news, and macroeconomic trends, drive the cryptocurrency market ’ s unpredictability. Traditional investment strategies often need to catch up in this dynamic environment, so this application leverages advanced data science techniques and machine learning algorithms to analyze large datasets of historical price data. The application can generate predictions that help users anticipate future price movements by identifying patterns and trends. Featuring an intuitive user interface, the application simplifies accessing and interpreting data, allowing users to customize their experience by selecting specific cryptocurrencies and timeframes for analysis. The goal is to create a user-friendly tool that caters to novice and experienced traders, providing them with the information they need to make informed trading and investment decisions. By providing accurate and timely price predictions, “Guardians of the Crypto” aims to empower users to navigate the cryptocurrency market more effectively, ensuring they get the whole picture, capitalize on opportunities, and manage risks in this highly volatile market. Ultimately, the application aspires to be an indispensable resource for anyone involved in cryptocurrency trading and investment.

2 Background Cryptocurrencies have surged in popularity over the past decade, revolutionizing the financial landscape and providing new opportunities for investment and trading. Platforms like Coinbase have increased accessibility for individuals to trade various cryptocurrencies. However, the cryptocurrency market remains notoriously volatile and unpredictable. Understanding market dynamics requires a thorough analysis of historical price movements. Historical data provides insights into past trends, which are crucial for anticipating future market behavior. Numerous studies have highlighted the significant impact of historical price trends on cryptocurrency prices, underscoring the need for comprehensive analytical tools in this domain (Chen et al., 2018; Kim & Kim, 2019). Motivation The primary issue facing cryptocurrency traders and investors is the market ’ s extreme volatility, which makes making informed decisions challenging. This unpredictability not only can lead to significant financial losses but also has the potential to deter potential investors from entering the market due to the perceived instability. Accessing reliable predictive tools is crucial for traders and investors to navigate the market’s uncertainties. This problem affects individual traders, financial institutions, and industries, which increasingly incorporate cryptocurrencies into their portfolios. Addressing this issue can provide a solution that enhances decision-making processes, reduces financial risks, and fosters greater confidence in the cryptocurrency market. The importance of this problem is reflected in the growing demand for advanced analytical tools that can offer insights into future market movements. 2.1 Problem Identification and

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