Bitcoin has set a new all-time high today, hitting an incredible $70,199 per BTC on the Coinbase exchange. This new milestone has analysts weighing in on what could happen next for the world’s top cryptocurrency.
Data from analytics firm Santiment shows a mix of exhaustion and growing interest in alternative cryptocurrencies within the trading community. While an impressive 27.5% of crypto discussions are currently focused on Bitcoin, this percentage is lower than the levels seen just over a week ago when BTC first pushed past $60,000. Santiment views this as a positive sign that excessive greed and fear of missing out are not fully taking over the market yet.
Santiment also points to their “Mean Dollar Invested Age” metric as a bullish indicator. This measures the pace at which previously dormant Bitcoin is being moved and traded again. A rapid increase often occurs during bullish periods as holders start cashing out. The current high rate suggests the bull run could continue climbing higher from here – at least until much more euphoria kicks in.
Bitcoin Historical Cycle & Future Projections
Meanwhile, analyst Ali took to X (Twitter) to examine Bitcoin’s historical cycles after breaking all-time highs. According to Ali’s data, every time BTC has gone through this kind of milestone, it usually takes 8 to 11 months before it tops up and enters another bear market. Trying out that trend on the current market, Ali suggests that the next high point of Bitcoin could be from November 2024 to February 2025.
As of this writing, Bitcoin is trading at $68,228 after the new record high. Its 24-hour trading volume has ballooned to $59 billion, marking a 26.24% increase. The chart shows that BTC is up an impressive 9.46% over the last seven days.
Looking ahead to the near term, many analysts remain bullish. Popular commentator Mags bluntly stated, “Bitcoin looks ready for $90,000” based on the current momentum and market structure.
Nevertheless, this new record for Bitcoin is truly amazing; analysts are closely watching for overheated or frenzied buying that may signal an impending market top or a stagnant one. For now, the higher path of cryptocurrency stands open as exponents analyze the market forces around this newest development.