What’s Next for Bitcoin? Currency prices have been relatively stable lately, fluctuating within a modest range after declining in early November.
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Stability a Good Sign
Just before midnight last night EST, the digital currency experienced some gains,
rising to $17,412.97, according to CoinDesk data.
This stability is good news for investors who are hoping that Bitcoin will continue to rebound
after its sharp decline earlier this year.
While prices are still well below the all-time high of nearly $20,000 that was reached in December 2017,
the recent stability shows that Bitcoin is slowly but surely regaining investor confidence.
It’s been a good week for Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency hit a high of $8,780 on Tuesday,
according to CoinDesk’s Bitcoin Price Index.
That’s the highest level since early November
and marks a nearly 10% increase from last week’s low of $7,972.52.
Investors seem to be betting that Bitcoin will continue to rise in value
as more people adopt it and use it for everyday transactions.
With its recent price surge, Bitcoin is now up about 20% from its 2018 lows
and is trading at around $8,300 as of this writing.
Since then, the cryptocurrency pulled back, and it was trading close to $17,050 at the time of this writing.
This is still a significant increase from where it was trading just a few months ago.
Bitcoin has seen a lot of volatility in its short history,
and this latest price swing is just another example of that.
While some investors are worried about the current pullback,
others see it as an opportunity to buy into Bitcoin at a lower price.
No matter what your opinion is, there’s no denying that
Bitcoin is one of the most interesting investments in recent years.
Is Now a Good Time to Invest
The digital currency markets have been through a lot in the last few weeks.
First, there was the news of the hack of major exchange Binance,
which sent shockwaves through the industry.
Then came reports that another major exchange, FTX, was facing serious financial difficulties
and might not be able to stay in business.
These events have had a profound impact on digital currency prices
and market activity. They have called into question the viability of investing in crypto coins or tokens.
There is no doubt that investing in crypto assets is a highly speculative endeavour.
The market for these assets is largely unregulated
and there is no guarantee that investors will be able to recoup their losses if things go wrong.
Anyone considering such an investment should be prepared to lose their entire investment.
“This is a critical period for BTC,” said Tim Enneking,
managing director of Digital Capital Management.
On the one hand, the post-FTX drop to $15.5k may have signalled a bottom.
This morning’s (in the US) move to almost $17.5k, the highest level in nearly a month,
supports that,” said Scott Minerd of Guggenheim Partners LLC in New York.
However, he emphasized how economic strength could give
Federal Reserve policymakers greater incentive to reign in red-hot inflation figures.
“If we get another leg up in inflation and it becomes more persistent then I think
the Fed is going to be much more inclined to take away accommodation sooner,” said Minerd
Technical Analysis
When it comes to digital currency, one of the most important things for investors to consider is technical analysis.
This type of analysis can help you understand where a particular asset is headed
and whether now is a good time to buy or sell.
In the case of Bitcoin, we are currently seeing some downward pressure.
However, there are key levels of support and resistance that could determine its future direction.
For example, $15.5k will be a decisive level if BTC loses the fight against upward pressure.
Should this happen, $14k will come into play as potential support.
On the other hand, if BTC manages to move up against downward pressure,
we could see it fighting for major resistance at each $1,000 level (as seen recently at $17k).
Even stronger resistance would be found at $20k.
So, investors should watch these key levels closely
to make informed decisions about their digital currency investments.
The digital currency industry has dealt a blow with the recent collapse of FTX.
However, some believe that this event will serve as a catalyst for change,
motivating key stakeholders to create a more effective regulatory regime.
With lawmakers and regulatory agencies acting, the industry is moving in the right direction.