One BTC is now priced at $35,000, the highest level in 2023.
Investor expectations for profits are as high as the current cryptocurrency price.
The Bitcoin market's fear and greed index shows that investors once again have Bitcoin in their eyes
While it's
too early to talk about a speculative cryptocurrency rally like the ones
Bitcoin (BTC) has historically offered, something is definitely going on. Just
yesterday (Monday), the price of the oldest cryptocurrency surged 15%,
testing its highest levels since May 2022, or in 17 months.
Along with
the rising price, investor expectations and dreams are also soaring, with some
already mentally cashing in above-average profits. The fear-of-missing-out
(FOMO) sentiment is also making a definitive comeback in the bull market.
Moreover,
technical indicators suggest that bulls are in control for the first time in a
while. Not only has Bitcoin's price seen a significant increase, but its
"dominance," or total share in the market capitalization of all
digital assets, has also risen. On Tuesday, it reached 52%, the highest since
April 2021.
The price of Bitcoin (in blue) and market dominance (in orange). Source: Tradingview.com.
Meanwhile,
trading volumes exploded, reaching nearly $30 billion in 24 hours, and Bitcoin
futures funding rates hit record highs, indicating panic buying from investors
wanting to get a piece of the action. The full-blown FOMO has returned to the
markets.
Even though the Relative Strength Index indicates that Bitcoin is "significantly overvalued," Twitter is filled with posts competing in forecasts about how far the cryptocurrency's price will go.
Bitcoin 45,000 - FOMO is hitting the Market
👇 1/12 The Bitcoin futures funding rate is exceptionally high, indicating that many traders are panic buying at current levels – FOMO is back. Bitcoin dominance has reached 52.1%, and volumes are exploding as Bitcoin trades $29bn… pic.twitter.com/CKtkAPEhhk
"The
current optimism surrounding the leading cryptocurrency can be largely
attributed to insights provided by a Morgan Stanley report, suggesting that the
so-called 'crypto winter,' which has concerned investors, might be approaching
its end," commented Walid Koudmani, the Chief Market Analyst at XTB.
While
Koudmani is likely correct, it's not the only reason for the gains.
Bitcoin ETF Reignites
Investor Imagination
We all
remember how the news that BlackRock would apply to create the first spot
Bitcoin ETF triggered euphoria in the cryptocurrency markets just a few months
ago. Now, speculation about the imminent approval of this financial instrument
has once again captured investors' imagination.
BlackRock
has taken another step toward launching a spot ETF product and has begun the
"seeding" process. As Eric Balchunas from Bloomberg admitted, this is
usually a good sign that brings the ETF closer to launch.
Note: Seeding is typically not a lot of money just enough to get ETF going. So I wouldn't read this as 'omg Blackrock is buying a ton of bitcoin' at all but more the fact they doing it and disclosing it shows another step in the process of launching.
Additionally,
the planned BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust has been listed on the Depository
Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), which clears NASDAQ trades. The
instrument will be available under the symbol IBTC.
The iShares Bitcoin Trust has been listed on the DTCC (Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, which clears NASDAQ trades). And the ticker will be $IBTC. Again all part of the process of bringing ETF to market.. h/t @martypartymusicpic.twitter.com/8PQP3h2yW0
Some industry representatives, however, remain cautious optimists. Among them is David Lo, the Head of Financial Logics at Bybit, who believes that one cannot be 100% certain about the future of the BTC ETF acceptance process. He thinks "there is the potential for GBTC holders and various bankruptcy estates to sell Bitcoin, which could put downward pressure on prices."
According to Lo, the market is returning to a normalized trading environment. However, the price may enter another broad trading range, between $31,000 and $40,000.
"The
total cryptoasset market will grow by $1 trillion if the bitcoin spot ETF gets
approval, data analytics firm CryptoQuant has claimed," eToro commented in
today's note. "The firm has estimated that if the issuers that have
applied to list bitcoin ETFs put just 1% of their Assets Under Management into
the ETF, circa $155 billion could enter the market."
This would
elevate Bitcoin's market capitalization by nearly one-third, pushing it to a
valuation back to $900 billion.
While it's
too early to talk about a speculative cryptocurrency rally like the ones
Bitcoin (BTC) has historically offered, something is definitely going on. Just
yesterday (Monday), the price of the oldest cryptocurrency surged 15%,
testing its highest levels since May 2022, or in 17 months.
Along with
the rising price, investor expectations and dreams are also soaring, with some
already mentally cashing in above-average profits. The fear-of-missing-out
(FOMO) sentiment is also making a definitive comeback in the bull market.
Moreover,
technical indicators suggest that bulls are in control for the first time in a
while. Not only has Bitcoin's price seen a significant increase, but its
"dominance," or total share in the market capitalization of all
digital assets, has also risen. On Tuesday, it reached 52%, the highest since
April 2021.
The price of Bitcoin (in blue) and market dominance (in orange). Source: Tradingview.com.
Meanwhile,
trading volumes exploded, reaching nearly $30 billion in 24 hours, and Bitcoin
futures funding rates hit record highs, indicating panic buying from investors
wanting to get a piece of the action. The full-blown FOMO has returned to the
markets.
Even though the Relative Strength Index indicates that Bitcoin is "significantly overvalued," Twitter is filled with posts competing in forecasts about how far the cryptocurrency's price will go.
Bitcoin 45,000 - FOMO is hitting the Market
👇 1/12 The Bitcoin futures funding rate is exceptionally high, indicating that many traders are panic buying at current levels – FOMO is back. Bitcoin dominance has reached 52.1%, and volumes are exploding as Bitcoin trades $29bn… pic.twitter.com/CKtkAPEhhk
"The
current optimism surrounding the leading cryptocurrency can be largely
attributed to insights provided by a Morgan Stanley report, suggesting that the
so-called 'crypto winter,' which has concerned investors, might be approaching
its end," commented Walid Koudmani, the Chief Market Analyst at XTB.
While
Koudmani is likely correct, it's not the only reason for the gains.
Bitcoin ETF Reignites
Investor Imagination
We all
remember how the news that BlackRock would apply to create the first spot
Bitcoin ETF triggered euphoria in the cryptocurrency markets just a few months
ago. Now, speculation about the imminent approval of this financial instrument
has once again captured investors' imagination.
BlackRock
has taken another step toward launching a spot ETF product and has begun the
"seeding" process. As Eric Balchunas from Bloomberg admitted, this is
usually a good sign that brings the ETF closer to launch.
Note: Seeding is typically not a lot of money just enough to get ETF going. So I wouldn't read this as 'omg Blackrock is buying a ton of bitcoin' at all but more the fact they doing it and disclosing it shows another step in the process of launching.
Additionally,
the planned BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust has been listed on the Depository
Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), which clears NASDAQ trades. The
instrument will be available under the symbol IBTC.
The iShares Bitcoin Trust has been listed on the DTCC (Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, which clears NASDAQ trades). And the ticker will be $IBTC. Again all part of the process of bringing ETF to market.. h/t @martypartymusicpic.twitter.com/8PQP3h2yW0
Some industry representatives, however, remain cautious optimists. Among them is David Lo, the Head of Financial Logics at Bybit, who believes that one cannot be 100% certain about the future of the BTC ETF acceptance process. He thinks "there is the potential for GBTC holders and various bankruptcy estates to sell Bitcoin, which could put downward pressure on prices."
According to Lo, the market is returning to a normalized trading environment. However, the price may enter another broad trading range, between $31,000 and $40,000.
"The
total cryptoasset market will grow by $1 trillion if the bitcoin spot ETF gets
approval, data analytics firm CryptoQuant has claimed," eToro commented in
today's note. "The firm has estimated that if the issuers that have
applied to list bitcoin ETFs put just 1% of their Assets Under Management into
the ETF, circa $155 billion could enter the market."
This would
elevate Bitcoin's market capitalization by nearly one-third, pushing it to a
valuation back to $900 billion.
Damian Chmiel is a Senior Analyst & Editor at Finance Magnates with more than 15 years of experience in the CFD and online trading industry. Active as both a trader and journalist since 2010, he focuses on broker coverage, fintech innovation, and regulatory developments across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
His work includes interviews with C-level leaders at major brokerages and fintech platforms, as well as co-authoring Finance Magnates’ quarterly industry benchmarking reports. Damian’s reporting is data-driven, market-aware, and grounded in direct industry engagement. His analysis and commentary have also been cited by external media outlets, including Investing.com, Binance, The Asset, Stockhead, and Dispatch.
Education:
MA in Finance and Accounting, Cracow University of Economics
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