Bitcoin and gold might be poised for a substantial price surge as the macroeconomic environment shows signs of improvement.
Raoul Pal, the founder and CEO of Global Macro Investor, suggested in a July 29 thread on X that the onset of “macro summer” could lead to a Bitcoin price breakout soon.
Macro Summer in beginning to take hold and should last at least for the rest of 2024 and into 2025.
2 yr yields have formed a large top with a potential objective to 2.5% 1/ pic.twitter.com/4P6xgsAzpX
— Raoul Pal (@RaoulGMI) July 29, 2024
He noted that this favorable period could last through the rest of 2024 and into 2025, potentially pushing Bitcoin into what he calls the “Banana Zone,” a phase of significant price increase.
For Bitcoin to confirm its breakout, it needs to close above $70,000, according to Pal and crypto trader Moataz Elsayed, known as “Eljaboom.” This would validate the bullish cup and handle formation observed in the charts.
Additionally, Bitcoin’s open interest hit a new all-time high on July 29, signaling increased investor interest and liquidity that could drive a breakout.
Several factors are contributing to the bullish outlook for Bitcoin: the Nasdaq’s healthy correction, the upcoming US elections, and the potential weakening of the US dollar.
Pal believes these elements could ease financial conditions and support Bitcoin’s rise to a new all-time high, as investors often turn to assets like Bitcoin and gold during periods of currency devaluation.
Alphractal, a cryptocurrency analysis firm, has voiced concerns about Bitcoin’s current market trajectory, suggesting it may be on the verge of entering a bear market phase.
Recent blockchain data reveals that a segment of Bitcoin investors has started selling off assets to lock in profits following a recent price surge.
CryptoCon confidently predicted an imminent bull market for Bitcoin, downplaying concerns of a recession or prolonged bear market.
Jeff Kendrick, global head of digital asset research at Standard Chartered, predicts Bitcoin could reach $200,000 by the end of 2025, regardless of the outcome of the 2024 US presidential election.