Bitcoin (BTC), the top cryptocurrency by market cap, shows signs of potential growth in October, despite a weak start.
Currently priced at $62,020, BTC is down 0.8% in the last day but has increased by 1.6% over the past week.
Historically, October has been favorable for Bitcoin, with notable gains of almost 30% in 2021 and around 40% in 2022. While it has seen a slight decline so far in October 2024, the asset has surged 123% in the past year.
If the trend of “Uptober” continues, there’s a chance Bitcoin could target the $69,000 resistance level, though past performance shows declines in October for some years.
Anticipated interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve may also encourage investors to move towards riskier assets like Bitcoin. Additionally, increasing institutional interest, particularly with the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs and ongoing purchases by companies such as Microstrategy, supports the bullish outlook.
Price analysis indicates Bitcoin has been consolidating between $54,000 and $64,000. The current Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 52.33 suggests bullish momentum, indicating a possibility of price increases in the short term.
According to new data shared by Bitcoin Magazine Pro, publicly traded companies now collectively hold over 844,822 BTC, valued at more than $100.5 billion, marking a historic milestone for institutional Bitcoin adoption.
Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, Truth+, and Truth.Fi, has officially disclosed that it now holds approximately $2 billion in Bitcoin and Bitcoin-related securities.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy has confirmed another major Bitcoin purchase, acquiring 6,220 BTC last week for approximately $739.8 million.
Bitcoin’s derivatives market is heating up, with open interest climbing back to $42 billion while funding rates continue to surge.