What you need to know

• A user on Telegram posted a snapshot of a feature in testing for the Google Translate app known as “Practice.”
• Another tipster chimed in, diving into the app’s APK, discovering that users could find guided listening and speaking practices/quizzes for new languages.
• There’s no telling when this could arrive; however, the feature seems mostly put together, meaning we could be approaching its arrival.

There’s a new feature rumored for the Google Translate app that might take on some popular language learning apps (looking at you, Duolingo).

An APK teardown conducted by Android Authority after an alleged discovery by Telegram user Mehrad suggests Google Translate might get a new “Practice” button. According to the Telegram post, the company is seemingly working on a way for users to practice new languages, similar to Duolingo. Mehrad was able to screenshot a “Practice Spanish” menu, which displays the user’s goal (how well they want to speak), Daily Activities, and Words Practiced.

Also, it was nearly cut off, but there’s a button that says “create your own practice scenario,” which could come in handy if you’re trying to gauge your abilities in specific situations.

On the other hand, the publication, alongside tipster AssembleDebug, dove into the Translate app’s code to discover a new graduation cap icon representing “Practice.” Google’s tagline reads, “practice with AI-powered conversations.” The app gives several “recommended” scenarios, encompassing both listening and speaking practices. When listening, users are given an audio clip and asked to tap which words they recognize.

After it’s done, and you’ve seen how well you faired, the Translate app lets users adjust the difficulty of its generated scenarios.

When creating a pretend custom speaking scenario, the tipster highlights the ability for users to write their own situation or choose a recommended one. From there, users are presented with a selection of “tasks” to complete before getting the chance to speak into the app. There’s also a “proficiency” level users can select, which is how well they’re able to speak the language they want to learn. The post states there were options present for “Just Starting, Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced.”

The tipster also discovered a quiz function that’s created using “rounds.” From both Mehrad’s screenshot on Telegram and the tipster’s APK deep dive, it seems Google Translate’s language learning feature is nearly completed. There’s no telling when it could arrive officially, but perhaps it’s soon.

Breaking barriers

Earlier in June, we heard rumors about a design shakeup for the Google Translate app that could incorporate more features. The “more translations” header was discovered, giving users more insight into the other ways a word could be translated in other languages. Other additions, like “Regional Variants,” were discovered, as well as “Ask a question.”

Much of this has some of Google’s AI intelligence under the hood, helping users find the answers they’re after.

Bitcoin Bullish Momentum Hinges On $91,000 – $100,000 Support Structure

In an X post on May 31, PlanD outlined Bitcoin’s potential to soon re-enter price discovery mode regardless of the recent price dip. Since hitting a new all-time high at $111,970, the flagship cryptocurrency has slipped into a minor corrective phase, forcing market prices to go below $104,000.

However, PlanD explains that Bitcoin’s price action has a 3-year giant cup and handle pattern that postulates the digital asset is set for immense price gains in the current bull cycle. The cup-and-handle pattern is a common chart pattern that signals a bullish continuation in price movement.

As illustrated in the chart above, the cup is formed Bitcoin’s crash from its previous all-time high at $69,000 in November 2021 followed by a stabilization and recovery period which lasted until March 2024 when Bitcoin returned to the same price level. 

This is followed by the handle which is the descending channel as seen from March 2024 to around October 2024 before Bitcoin achieved a decisive price breakout above the neckline of $76,000 in November 2024. Despite registering impressive strides from this price point to around $112,000, PlanD notes that the Cup-and-Handle pattern tips Bitcoin to hit a price target of $340,000 before 2025. 

Amidst the ongoing retracement, the analyst states that this bullish structure remains in place as long as Bitcoin remains above the support price zone of $91,000-$100,000. Provided the premier cryptocurrency does not fall below this price level, the ongoing correction is expected to serve as mere pullback in preparation for a major upswing.

Bitcoin Price Overview

At the time of writing, Bitcoin trades at $104,739 following a minor price gain of 0.64% in the past day. Meanwhile, the asset’s daily trading volume is valued at $40.03 billion following a 31.28% increase in the past day. 

Despite this slight price increase in the past day, Bitcoin must return to its current all-time high at $111,970 to neutralize any current bearish potential. However, the premier cryptocurrency will face familiar resistances at the $106,000 and $109,000 to achieve this task. 

Bitcoin Dominance Forms Adam & Eve Pattern – Key Levels To Watch

As Bitcoin prices moved with much volatility in the past week, the asset’s crypto market dominance rose to 61.0%; meanwhile, Ethereum and other altcoins saw their market shares shrink by 1.99% and 2.38% respectively. Commenting on this development, Egrag Crypto notes that Bitcoin Dominance has now completed an Adam and Eve Pattern highlighting certain significant levels for its future trajectory.

Generally, the Adam and Eve Pattern is a bullish reversal chart pattern that consists of two distinct bottoms. The highest point between these troughs acts as a resistance which a price break above confirms a bullish trend. Recently, Bitcoin Dominance moved above this neckline resistance (59%). However, Egrag Crypto explains a stronger resistance lies at 62.30% capable of forcing a pullback to around 61.50%.

However, if Bitcoin Dominance fails to hold at this critical support level, a more pronounced decline could be in store, potentially driving Dominance to around 57%. In line with basic market dynamics, Egrag Crypto’s projection proving true would translate to a rise in altcoin market shares indicating a potential boost in altcoins prices in the short term.

Is An Altseason Still Feasible?

While Egrag Crypto’s prediction of a declining Bitcoin Dominance might mean some altcoins gain, the possibility of an altseason remains in the air. For context, the altseason marks a period in the bull run where altcoins outperform Bitcoin. This is indicated by a fall in Bitcoin dominance amidst a general surge in crypto asset prices.

In a recent blog post, analytics firm IntoTheBlock highlights several factors: low level of network addresses, lack of real-world utility, and unfavorable macroeconomic conditions all of which are currently preventing the manifestation of an altseason.

Notably, there is also an absence of compelling narratives such as NFTs or DeFi which served as bullish drivers in previous altcoin seasons. The analysts at IntoTheBlock postulate that until these issues are addressed, investors are likely to experience isolated price surges in e.g. memecoins rather than a widescale altseason.

At press time, the crypto market remains valued at $3.13 trillion following a slight 0.07% increase in the past day. As earlier stated, Bitcoin maintains a 61.0% dominance, followed by Ethereum (10.1%) and other altcoins (28.9%).

Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from Tradingview