BTC
by BSCN
October 29, 2024
Is Bitcoin Set to Soar Even Higher after smashing towards all time high and liquidating $265M in short positions
Bitcoin (BTC) has smashed past the $72,000 mark, nearing all-time highs, and sparking more than $265 million in liquidations, primarily from short positions. With high-profile traders and analysts suggesting a new bull market is on the horizon, many are left wondering: Is this just the beginning for Bitcoin?
According to Coinglass, the rally resulted in $265 million in liquidated positions, with the bulk occurring on platforms like Binance, OKX, and HTX. Bitcoin now sits just shy of its all-time high, with bullish signals from both technical analysis and global economic conditions fueling predictions for continued growth. Traders like Dave the Wave have noted that Bitcoin's breakout from an ascending triangle at around $69,000 is a strong indicator of bullish momentum.
Meanwhile, pseudonymous Bybit trader Bluntz has charted a possible route to six-figure Bitcoin, predicting a climb to around $120,000 by March 2025. Using Elliott Wave Theory, Bluntz anticipates that Bitcoin’s current rally is only the beginning of a more extended bull run.
Rekt Capital, a well-known crypto analyst, believes Bitcoin’s breakout from a bull flag—a technical pattern indicating further upward momentum—could take BTC even higher. Rekt Capital emphasizes that Bitcoin needs to stay above $69,000 this week to confirm this breakout fully. At $72,888, BTC has already soared by over 100% in the past year, and many investors are eyeing a continued rally.
Just as Bitcoin’s price spiked, reports surfaced of a possible $1.4 trillion stimulus from China aimed at reviving its economy. China’s Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress is reportedly considering approving 10 trillion yuan (around $1.4 trillion) in debt measures between November 4 and November 8. Should China implement this stimulus, experts predict an influx of risk-on sentiment, which could spill over into crypto markets.
The broader economic context is also critical. Wall Street’s renewed interest in crypto—led by financial giants like BlackRock—and a more dovish stance from the Federal Reserve have spurred optimism. With the Fed taking a softer approach on interest rates, institutional investors see potential for a "crypto revolution." Arthur Hayes, BitMex cofounder and now head of the Maelstrom fund, predicts that the Fed’s policy, combined with a "China bazooka," could create ideal conditions for a robust Bitcoin bull market heading into 2025.
Bitcoin's latest ascent also coincides with broader economic and geopolitical developments. Elon Musk recently labeled the current financial environment a “financial emergency,” highlighting ongoing issues like inflation, interest rates, and geopolitical conflicts that may drive investors toward assets like Bitcoin as hedges against volatility.
Further, analysts believe if former U.S. President Donald Trump wins the upcoming election, China may increase stimulus measures, leading to additional positive pressure on Bitcoin prices. Nikolay Karpenko of B2C2 notes that any further economic support from China could translate into increased risk appetite across global markets, benefiting BTC.
Bitcoin’s latest surge comes as optimism returns to the crypto markets, with BTC trading at its highest levels in months and hints of further growth. However, while many traders are eyeing the elusive $100,000 mark, Bitcoin’s future largely hinges on macroeconomic forces and institutional behavior. Should China’s stimulus materialize, and if the Fed maintains its dovish stance, Bitcoin could continue this rally, potentially entering an extended bull market that brings it closer to six figures.
As Bitcoin flirts with new all-time highs, the question remains: Will BTC indeed blast off from here, or will this rally face obstacles as economic conditions evolve? With the potential for more fiscal stimulus from global powers and crypto’s ongoing mainstream acceptance, the future may indeed be bright for Bitcoin.
Currently the price of $BTC sits at $72,245 thanks to price data from CoinGecko
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