QCP Capital analysts continue to hope for a bullish rally through Uptober, which they say depends on Bitcoin holding important support.
Analysts at QCP Capital are optimistic about a potential rally through “Uptober“, provided Bitcoin maintains its position above the critical $60,000 support level.
They noted:
U.S. equity indices have rallied, with the S&P 500 reaching a new high, though this enthusiasm has not yet spilled over into the cryptocurrency market.
Nevertheless, we remain hopeful for an “Uptober” rally as long as the $60,000 support holds.
As of early trading Friday, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 0.5% and the S&P 500 was up 0.3%. The price of Bitcoin rose 2%, hovering above $62,000, and the global market capitalization of cryptocurrencies reached $2.27 trillion, reflecting a 1% increase over the past 24 hours.
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