Saha Swatilakha
In a dramatic turn of events, Bitcoin experienced significant price fluctuations in the last 24 hours, briefly surging to $71,700 following a notable announcement from the European Central Bank (ECB). The ECB’s decision to cut interest rates sent ripples through the financial markets, providing an initial boost to the leading cryptocurrency. However, this rally was short-lived as Bitcoin quickly retraced, nearly dipping below $70,300, according to CoinMarketCap data, before beginning a gradual recovery to $71,100 at the time of writing.
Market analysts observed that the initial dip to around $70,000 did not generate significant trading volume. “The pullback might serve to attract buyers and provide the necessary momentum for a potential breakout above the all-time high,” noted a prominent market analyst. This sentiment is echoed by many in the trading community who speculate that a minor dip could reignite buyer interest, potentially fueling a stronger rally.
Market sentiment was further analyzed with reports of spot sellers aggressively dumping Bitcoin into the market. This selling pressure has resulted in increased short positions in the perpetual futures market, leading to a tight price compression. The aggressive selling on platforms like Coinbase and Binance suggests that significant amounts of Bitcoin, ranging from 1,500 to 2,000 BTC, were sold during the US trading session. This uniform selling activity raises questions about the buyers stepping in to absorb this supply.
Despite the current fluctuations, Standard Chartered’s head of forex and digital assets research, Geoffrey Kendrick, remains optimistic about Bitcoin’s long-term prospects. In a report released on Thursday, Kendrick reiterated his $150,000 price target for Bitcoin by the end of the year. He pointed to tomorrow’s Non-Farm Payrolls data and noted that if they are “friendly,” he expects a fresh all-time-high for Bitcoin’s price to be reached over the weekend. “This would open the way for $80,000 by end-June,” he said.
Despite the current fluctuations, the broader sentiment around Bitcoin remains cautiously optimistic. Traders and investors are closely monitoring key market signals and economic data, anticipating the next significant move in Bitcoin’s trajectory.
Disclaimer: Saha Swatilakha has positions in SHIB, BTC, ETH, LTC, BCH, USDT, MATIC, DOGE, SOL, TRX, XRP, BNB, etc. This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice.
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