As Bitcoin Trades Above $100K—Analysts Reveal What Could Be Next
December 06 2024 - 3:30AM
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Bitcoin has achieved a major milestone, trading at six-figure
levels for the first time since its inception. On Thursday, the
cryptocurrency reached a new all-time high of $103,679, marking a
year-to-date surge of over 140% and pushing its market
capitalization above $2 trillion. This achievement has reignited
enthusiasm within the investor community, solidifying Bitcoin’s
position as a key player in the global financial market. Despite
this impressive feat, Bitcoin has experienced a slight retracement.
At the time of writing, it trades at $101,573, still up by 6% in
the past 24 hours. Related Reading: Retail Demand Surges for
Bitcoin: The Journey Towards $100K and Beyond Begins? What Comes
Next? Market intelligence platform IntoTheBlock weighed in on this
development, offering insights into Bitcoin’s potential trajectory.
The platform’s analysts highlighted that Bitcoin’s capped supply
and growing interest from institutional investors and even
countries create significant upward potential. Bitcoin breaks
$100.000! A major milestone, but what’s next? With a limited supply
and substantial interest from large investors (and even countries),
the potential seems limitless. However, we recommend taking a look
at prior cycles to evaluate potential. This chart shows…
pic.twitter.com/5b60oTRJy3 — IntoTheBlock (@intotheblock) December
5, 2024 However, past cycles suggest diminishing returns, with
historical post-halving cycles showing returns of 7,900% in 2013,
2,560% in 2017, and 594% in 2021. Based on these trends,
IntoTheBlock expect a more conservative growth range of 100%-200%
from the halving price, suggesting a peak between $130,000 and
$190,000. IntoTheBlock analysts particularly wrote: So while some
are calling for a million dollars per Bitcoin, a more reasonable
expectation would be a 100%-200% return from the halving price,
placing the top between 130k and 190k. However the analysts also
pointed out: “That is, unless Bitcoin becomes a global reserve
asset of course.” Analyzing Market Trends and Investor Behaviour
Meanwhile, a CryptoQuant analyst has provided additional insights
into Bitcoin’s recent performance and market behaviour. According
to the analyst, Bitcoin purchases continue to rise, with the
Coinbase Premium Index reflecting strong buying activity in the
United States. The index, which tracks the difference in price
between Coinbase Pro and Binance, shows sustained positive data,
indicating active participation by US investors. The analyst
emphasized the importance of monitoring this index alongside
broader trend analysis. For example, during periods classified as
“fear phases,” where buyers retreat and bearish momentum fails to
materialize, the market often creates opportunities for strategic
entry points. Related Reading: $1.87B Bitcoin Withdrawals From
Coinbase In 24H – What This Means To Price If the index remains in
the positive zone, it signals a continuation of the uptrend, making
pullbacks an optimal time for positioning. Until Bitcoin reaches
what the analyst describes as the “excess phase,” buying positions
should be held, while profitable positions should be secured to
mitigate risk. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from
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