Title: Bitcoin Speculators Eyeing $40,000 Milestone
Bitcoin Speculators Anticipating $40,000 Mark
Bitcoin’s chances of hitting $40,000 are on the minds of many crypto speculators as they approach the end of a year in which the largest digital asset has more than doubled in price. The token has rebounded about 130% over the past 11 months from 2022’s crypto rout, outstripping traditional investments like stocks or gold. Hopes for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts next year, and expectations that the US will allow its first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, are together creating a potent elixir for the cryptocurrency.
US Crackdown and ETF Applications
The rally of Bitcoin has survived a US crackdown that has seen individuals such as Sam Bankman-Fried being put behind bars for fraud at FTX, as well as top crypto exchange Binance and its founder, Changpeng Zhao, facing legal consequences. However, for optimists, these actions to curb questionable practices, combined with the recent flurry of ETF applications, point to a maturing industry and the potential for wider crypto adoption.
Predictions and Expectations
Fiona Cincotta, senior financial markets analyst at City Index Ltd., pointed out, “In order to get to $40,000, we just need that approval for the spot Bitcoin ETF,” and she is not alone in her sentiment. Bloomberg Intelligence expects a batch of US spot Bitcoin ETFs to win Securities & Exchange Commission approval by January. While a reset in rate bets or unexpected snarls for the ETFs could derail Bitcoin, for now, sentiment remains upbeat.
Opinions and Market Indicators
In the world of crypto speculation, Michael Novogratz, founder of Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd., predicted that Bitcoin, a year from now, may reach its 2021 peak of almost $69,000. However, some technical indicators provide pause for thought. The moving average convergence/divergence or MACD study flags ebbing momentum of late, while the Bitcoin rally has struggled to push conclusively past $38,000.
The pattern of positions in the Bitcoin options market hints at a $37,000 to $40,000 trading range in December. Traders selling bullish call options with a $40,000 strike indicate that level is going to be a key test area for Bitcoin’s resurgence.
Conclusion
While there is excitement and optimism surrounding Bitcoin’s potential to climb to $40,000, caution should also be exercised as market indicators show signs of hesitation and caution. Regardless, the ongoing speculation surrounding Bitcoin’s price is a testament to the growing influence and significance of cryptocurrencies in the world of finance and investing.
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