Bitcoin has been making significant strides, recently surging to over $81,000. This surge could be attributed to growing demand from U.S.-based traders, Donald Trump's recent election victory, and the latest rate cut by the Fed.
Analysts are optimistic about Bitcoin’s future, with figures like Jan Van Eck, CEO of VanEck, predicting that the cryptocurrency could exceed $300,000 in the coming years.
This prediction is in line with others in the market, including Fundstrat’s CIO, who expects Bitcoin to surpass $100,000 before the end of the year. Van Eck himself describes his forecast as conservative, suggesting that Bitcoin could well exceed this mark, given the current market conditions.
The rising demand for Bitcoin is not only driven by retail traders but also by growing institutional interest, particularly in Bitcoin ETFs. A notable $1.37 billion was recently injected into Bitcoin ETFs, signaling a strong appetite from investors seeking exposure to the cryptocurrency.
This demand, along with the favorable stance towards Bitcoin from political figures like Donald Trump, who has expressed plans to make the U.S. the “Bitcoin capital,” contributes to the asset’s bullish momentum. Van Eck believes Bitcoin will continue to rise and eventually reach half of gold’s total market valuation, further solidifying its role as “digital gold.”
As Bitcoin pushed past $111,000 on May 22, breaking its previous all-time high, activity in the futures market erupted in response.
Fifteen years ago, a programmer unknowingly made history when he traded 10,000 bitcoins for two pizzas—marking the first documented purchase using cryptocurrency.
Strategy, the rebranded identity of MicroStrategy, is preparing to raise up to $2.1 billion through the sale of preferred stock as part of its ongoing effort to grow its Bitcoin portfolio.
Bitcoin’s return to six-figure territory has reignited market optimism, but unlike the short-lived surge seen in January, the current rally appears to be built on firmer ground.