Bitcoin rollercoaster ride with record highs and sudden drops - what's next for the cryptocurrency?
Bitcoin has been on a wild journey recently, from reaching record highs above $63,000 to plunging back below $60,000 due to profit-taking. The cryptocurrency's price fluctuations have kept investors on edge, with analysts attributing the latest drop to a surge in profit-taking after prices approached $64,000. Crypto trading platform Coinbase faced disruptions as traffic spiked to 10 times its normal volume, causing some users to see a zero balance in their accounts. Despite the volatility, Bitcoin is poised for its biggest monthly gain since 2020, hinting at a continued rollercoaster in the crypto market.
Optimism surrounds Bitcoin's future as it crosses $63,000, with the anticipation of spot bitcoin ETFs and the approaching 'halving' event driving market sentiment. Major crypto-related stocks are also experiencing a boost, reflecting the overall positive outlook in the industry. The Australian market reacted to Bitcoin's surge, with ASX paring back losses after softer-than-expected retail data in January. Bitcoin's rally has also set a new record against the Australian dollar, fueled by increased trading activity among spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds.
Bitcoin's meteoric rise parallels its volatility, with the cryptocurrency hitting an Australian dollar record and nearing an all-time high. Industry leaders are divided in their views, as JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon famously compared Bitcoin to a Pet Rock when it approached $45,000, urging caution in its adoption. Meanwhile, Hong Kong's largest bitcoin ETF assets have seen a five-fold increase since October, reaching over $100 million in assets under management. As Bitcoin continues its turbulent journey, the crypto world braces for what's next in this high-stakes game of digital currency.
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