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David Krueger, a crypto analyst on X, thinks Bitcoin (BTC) will tear higher, surging by 100% to 200% within five months, fueled primarily by fear of missing out (FOMO) once the coin breaks above $50,000. Will Bitcoin Break Above $50,000 And Rally To $100,000? Citing Tom Lee’s historical analysis, Krueger believes FOMO typically kicks in when Bitcoin trades above a price level “exceeding 97% of its historical days.” Lee is the co-founder and researcher at Fundstrat. Zooming at the development in the monthly chart, the analyst notes that this price point sits at $50,000, a key psychological level that bulls have failed to overcome since the bull run from mid-November 2023.  Accordingly, if Lee’s analysis and the analyst’s assertion come true, BTC prices will likely float higher in the sessions ahead. However, what’s unclear is when BTC will clear this $50,000 level, paving the way for $100,000 and even $200,000 five months after the decisive breakout.  Related Reading: Solana TVL Nears $2 Billion – Will SOL Cruise To $120 Before Valentine’s? When writing, BTC prices are firm and rallying. The coin is trending above $46,500 and will likely clear above January 2024 highs of around $48,700. Even so, whether the current uptrend will cause excitement, possibly creating FOMO, is yet to be seen. Looking at Google Trends data and organic search related to Bitcoin, interest is fizzling out. Data shows that the number of people searching for Bitcoin in the United States has dropped and is at around early 2021 levels. Even so, around that time, Bitcoin prices began trending higher, eventually rising to as high as $69,000. Halving And Spot ETF Issuers Loading Up More Coins While FOMO appears elusive at spot rates, another analyst offers a different perspective. In response to Krueger’s outlook, the analyst notes that sharp interest in Bitcoin historically arrives around six months after halving, lasting up to 18 months. This event and steady or increasing demand create a supply-demand imbalance that may pump prices. Bitcoin will halve its miner rewards in early April 2024. It is an event that may anchor bulls, setting the base for more gains as projected by analysts. Related Reading: Shiba Inu Burn Rate Spikes By Nearly 200% As Price Recovers The coin might also edge higher considering the pace at which spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers have been buying BTC in the past few weeks since the product was approved in mid-January 2024. With Wall Street players like Fidelity, BlackRock, and other crypto firms like Bitwise loading up more coins, BTC will likely be more scarce than it has been after past halving events. Feature image from iStock, chart from TradingView

Charles Edwards, the founder of Capriole Investments, has recently provided an analysis in Capriole’s Update #13, predicting a significant upswing in the Bitcoin price to $58,000. His forecast is rooted in a detailed examination of market trends, ETF developments, technical patterns, and fundamental indicators. In-Depth Market Analysis Of The Bitcoin Market The analysis begins with a detailed look at the market’s recent behavior, focusing on the aftermath of Bitcoin ETF launches. Edwards points out, “Two months of chop and ETF readings under the microscope appears to be resolving to the upside as of writing.” He highlights the significant shift in momentum following the initial “sell the news” reaction to the ETF launches, noting a considerable decrease in outflows from the Grayscale Bitcoin ETF. This change, according to Edwards, aligns with his previous predictions. Furthermore, Edwards highlights the massive success of Blackrock and Fidelity’s Bitcoin ETFs (IBIT and FBTC), which have collectively absorbed over $6 billion in assets in less than a month. This achievement not only underscores the ETFs’ historic launch success but also signals a broader acceptance of Bitcoin within the traditional finance sector. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Soars, Smashing Through $45,000 On The Back Of Two Key Factors “Bitcoin [is] the most successful ETF launch in history by a very wide margin,” Edwards notes, referencing data from Eric Balchunas to emphasize the unprecedented scale of Bitcoin’s entry into the ETF market. Here's a look at the Top 25 ETFs by assets after 1 month on the market (out of 5,535 total launches in 30yrs). $IBIT and $FBTC in league of own w/ over $3b each and they still have two days to go. $ARKB and $BITB also made list. pic.twitter.com/Yyi1nxukUk — Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) February 8, 2024 A major milestone in Bitcoin’s institutional adoption is Fidelity’s decision to include Bitcoin in its “All-in-One Conservative ETF.” Edwards considers this move a significant endorsement of Bitcoin’s value as an investment asset, stating, “Bitcoin is finally being acknowledged in traditional investment vehicles.” He predicts that this could set a precedent, with most major ETFs likely to allocate between 1-5% to Bitcoin in the next 12-24 months, emphasizing the critical importance of this development for Bitcoin’s mainstream acceptance. Technical Outlook And BTC Price Prediction Turning to the technical analysis, Edwards points out the bullish trend that has taken shape, with Bitcoin breaking past the $44,000 resistance level. This breakout, according to Edwards, is a strong indicator of the market’s bullish sentiment and a precursor to further gains. He notes, “The Weekly closing above $47K mid-range bound on Sunday would give a great technical confirmation of a new bullish trend,” highlighting the significance of this level as a determinant of the market’s direction. Furthermore, Edwards elaborates on the low timeframe technicals, indicating a measured move towards the monthly resistance, which presents an attractive risk-to-reward (R:R) setup for investors. This technical breakout, combined with the strategic management of risk, underscores the potential for significant price appreciation in the near term. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Targets $55,000 Following Bull Pennant Breakout A clean breakout on the daily timeframe of the $44K resistance is suggestive of a measured move to Monthly resistance. This is a good R:R setup. ‘Risk’ can be easily managed (a close back into the range at $44K would be a logic stop) with “Reward” 3-4X higher at $58-65K. Fundamentals Turn Bullish The foundation of Edwards’ bullish outlook is also built on a robust analysis of fundamentals and on-chain data. The Capriole’s Bitcoin Macro Index, which aggregates over 50 Bitcoin-related metrics into a single model, plays a crucial role in this analysis. “The fundamental uptrend resumed on Wednesday which is also supportive of continuation of the technical move. We want to see on-chain fundamental growth continue with price to support confirmation of this mid-range breakout. Monday’s reading will be particularly important,” Edwards states. Edwards’ analysis concludes on a bullish note, with a clear technical breakout and a transition of on-chain fundamentals into growth territory. “ETF FUD cleared. A Technical breakout on the daily timeframe and on-chain fundamentals transitioning into growth,” he summarizes, pointing towards a strong start to February and setting an optimistic tone for Bitcoin’s short-term future. At press time, BTC traded at $46,790. Featured image created with DALL·E, chart from TradingView.com

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One of the top gainers in the crypto market today is the Mantra (OM) token. The altcoin, which is currently leading the charge on the Binance list of top gainers, is up almost 100% in a single day. However, not much is known about this cryptocurrency, which is reaching highs after highs in 2024. What Is OM Token Used For? The OM token is the native token associated with the Mantra Chain, a Layer 1 blockchain that was launched in October 2020. The token would go on to reach a new all-time high back in 2021, but fell more than 90% in the bear market that followed. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Jumps Above $44,000, Here Are The Factors Driving It However, in the last few months, the token has regained its footing and has begun to rally once more. The blockchain, which is developed to aid in the tokenization of real-world assets, has moved to the forefront as the RWA narrative has taken flight. In the last four months, the token has risen by more than 1700% to reach above $0.3, bringing it just a 60% move shy from its 2021 all-time highs. There has also been a notable increase in its trading volume, which has risen more than 300% in the last 24 hours alone. Why Is The Mantra Token Soaring? Like with any significant rally, there is a reason why the native token of the Mantra Chain has been soaring over the last few days, and it has to do with staking. Staking has become a prominent part of crypto investing, helping investors maximize returns on their holdings instead of leaving them to sit and do nothing. In the case of Mantra, staking was not available to investors until recently. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Predicts Bitcoin To $100,000 But Says Cardano Is Dead, Here’s Why Mantra announced staking on its chain this month and has received a warm welcome from the community. So far, more than 17% of the total token supply has been staked, showing commitment from its community. Additionally, its total value locked (TVL) has been on the rise in the last four months, surging more than 300% from $13 million in October 2023 to over $48 million in February 2024. OM’s price movement in the last day has also been nothing short of impressive after rising from its daily lows of $0.23 to over $0.34 at its peak. This accounted for an over 80% growth in a single day, making it the top gainer on Binance. The price of the altcoin has since slowed down and is now trading at $0.3 at the time of writing. However, its daily gains remain significant as it continues to lead the list of top gainers on Binance with 68% gains. OM price rises almost 100% in one day | Source: OMUSDT on Tradingview.com Featured image from CoinGecko, chart from Tradingview.com

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