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BITCOIN MOVEMENT
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Equity Research Intern
What Is Bitcoin (BTC)?
Bitcoin… Is there anything new to say about this cryptocurrency at this point? Even people who have
zero interest in the industry have heard its name. As the number one cryptocurrency, it enjoys
unimaginably high prices (up to $93K), a lot of attention, and, of course, much scrutiny.
Bitcoin is the first cryptocurrency that was created back in 2009. It is a decentralized digital currency
that uses blockchain technology to facilitate trustless peer-to-peer transactions. BTC utilizes a proof-
of-work consensus mechanism, which means it relies on Bitcoin miners to secure its network.
In recent years, Bitcoin has been one of the most popular assets for investment: not only can it be
extremely profitable due to the high volatility of the cryptocurrency market, but it is also very easy to
invest in. All one needs to get Bitcoin is an Internet connection.
Bitcoin, alongside the rest of the cryptocurrency market, is known for its ability to overcome any
challenges and have strong comebacks despite everyone writing it off. Various financial experts have
been predicting that the Bitcoin bubble will pop “in the near future” every month without fail for the
past eight or so years. And yet, the coin remains on top, and BTC investors enjoy high profits,
patiently waiting for yet another meteoric BTC price rise. However, as the crypto industry evolves,
introduces new coins, and expands its reach, some crypto enthusiasts are starting to doubt whether
Bitcoin is still worth investing in.
Bitcoin Historical
According to the latest data gathered, the current price of Bitcoin is $69,824.68, and BTC is
presently ranked No. 1 in the entire crypto ecosystem. The circulation supply of Bitcoin is
$1,375,660,239,109.04, with a market cap of 19,701,634 BTC.
In the past 24 hours, the crypto has increased by $1,277.79 in its current value.
For the last 7 days, BTC has been in a good upward trend, thus increasing by 12.82%. Bitcoin has
shown very strong potential lately, and this could be a good opportunity to dig right in and invest.
During the last month, the price of BTC has increased by 5.49%, adding a colossal average amount of
$3,833.37 to its current value. This sudden growth means that the coin can become a solid asset now
if it continues to grow.
Several factors have contributed to this
movement
1. ETF Approvals: The U.S. SEC approved multiple Bitcoin spot ETFs, which are expected to
bring institutional investors into the market. This has increased demand and strengthened
Bitcoin's position as a mainstream investment asset.
2. Halving Event Impact: The Bitcoin halving in April 2024 reduced the reward for mining new
blocks, cutting the supply rate. Historically, such events have led to price surges, as was the
case this year. Analysts anticipate continued upward pressure on prices, potentially leading
to new all-time highs.
3. Price Trends: Bitcoin prices are consolidating near $100,000, with experts suggesting a
bullish outlook for the remainder of the year. Predictions for December 2024 indicate the
possibility of exceeding six figures, driven by growing institutional interest and positive
market sentiment.
4. Market Dynamics: Improved macroeconomic conditions, including lower inflation and a
potential pivot in Federal Reserve policies, have supported broader asset price growth,
indirectly benefiting Bitcoin. Additionally, Bitcoin's dominance in the cryptocurrency market
has been a stabilizing factor.
Current Price of Bitcoin
Bitcoin Price Prediction 2024
According to the technical analysis of Bitcoin prices expected in 2024, the minimum cost of Bitcoin
will be $97,095.08. The maximum level that the BTC price can reach is $102,292.74. The average
trading price is expected around $107,490.40
Potential ROI: 64.5%
December 2024: Bitcoin Price Forecast
In the middle of autumn 2024, the Bitcoin cost will be traded at the average level of $108,204.61.
Crypto analysts expect that in December 2024, the BTC price might fluctuate between $108,918.82
and $107,490.40.
Potential ROI: 72.9%
BTC Price Forecast for January 2025
Market experts expect that in January 2025, the Bitcoin value will not drop below a minimum of
$101,647.19. The maximum peak expected this month is $98,551.93. The estimated average trading
value will be at the level of $100,099.56.
Potential ROI: 58.5%
February 2025: Bitcoin Price Forecast
Cryptocurrency experts have carefully analyzed the range of BTC prices throughout 2024. For
February 2025, their forecast is the following: the maximum trading value of Bitcoin will be around
$82,195.79, with a possibility of dropping to a minimum of $77,421.50. In February 2025, the
average cost will be $79,808.65.
Potential ROI: 32.2%
Bitcoin Price Prediction 2025
After the analysis of the prices of Bitcoin in previous years, it is assumed that in 2025, the minimum
price of Bitcoin will be around $100,563.26. The maximum expected BTC price may be around
$100,253.38. On average, the trading price might be $99,943.50 in 2025.