Bitcoin Surges Above $30k: Watch For Large Address Activity, Predicts Santiment

In a weekend rally, Bitcoin has bounced back above the $30,000 mark, offering a glimmer of hope for cryptocurrency enthusiasts. Analysts from Santiment, a leading blockchain data platform, have issued a recommendation to closely monitor the activities of large addresses as the summer months unfold.

Santiment suggests that the number of “large addresses” could play a crucial role in predicting Bitcoin’s future trajectory. Specifically, they advise keeping a keen eye on the 100+ $BTC wallet line. Should this metric experience an upward trend, it could signify a potential breakout for the leading digital asset.

While market sentiments remain cautious due to the volatile nature of cryptocurrencies, the possibility of another significant surge in Bitcoin’s value appears to be a probable outcome if the aforementioned large address metric continues to rise.

The fluctuating value of BTC and its potential impact on the broader market make it a focal point for financial experts and enthusiasts worldwide. However, as summer progresses, the crypto landscape is set to witness various market-moving events. 

Bitcoin Price Analysis

On July 22, Bitcoin experienced a momentary drop to $29,640, followed by a recovery just in time for the daily close. However, traders in the market expressed ongoing concerns about the potential for further downturns. 

Presently, Bitcoin again dips down from its key point and is trading at $29,789.09, reflecting a 0.39% decrease in the daily chart and a 1.65% decrease in the weekly chart.

Source: CoinMarketcap

Among those echoing this sentiment was a popular trader and analyst Toni Ghinea, who cautioned against excessive optimism if there is a break above the current range high, highlighting the risk of a sharp drop to the 27-28k range. 

On the other hand, if the price holds, investors should prepare to buy the ensuing pullback. However, if it breaks lower, the possibility of Bitcoin plummeting to 19-23k cannot be ruled out. 

Technical analysis of Bitcoin indicates a bearish trend in the long term, prompting predictions of a price decrease of $62.22 over the next seven days, with a projected value of $29,727.47 by July 31, 2023.

In the short term, machine learning algorithms suggest that BTC is currently experiencing a bullish trend. As a result, investors can anticipate a slight increase in the value of Bitcoin over the next few hours. 

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