By: Isha Das
Bitcoin, the world's premier cryptocurrency, appears to be gearing up for a new upturn, fuelled by several bullish indicators. Bitcoin recently surpassed the $70,000 mark, reinforcing the bullish flag pattern on its 4-hour chart. This is a healthy consolidation that strengthens the foundation for additional growth. Simultaneously, key indicators are showing a buy signal for the first time in nearly ten years, hinting at a probable rally.
Despite the current market fluctuation, Bitcoin is trading above the 20-day moving average. However, a crucial factor to consider is the significant surge in institutional investment. With the launch of spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) in the United States, we've seen a rise in new institutional whales acquired from existing larger holders. The inflows are rapidly increasing week by week. As of the end of March, over half a million BTC, approximately 2.5% of total supply, is now held by nine of the ten spot Bitcoin ETFs. Added to Grayscale's BTC portfolio, the total is nearly 4% of all Bitcoin supply.
Analysts are being careful not to guarantee future price movements as the market is notoriously volatile and technical analysis isn't foolproof. Despite warnings, optimism is growing surrounding Bitcoin's ascent. With the rise of institutional investments and bullish technical patterns, Bitcoin's trajectory towards new highs seems more likely.