- The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a significant crash in 2024, with Bitcoin (BTC) falling below $103,000.
- Investor sentiment has dropped to “extreme fear,” according to Alternative’s fear and greed index.
- Bitcoin’s price fell to $15,000 in November 2022 after the collapse of the FTX exchange, but a repeat of that drop is considered unlikely now.
- The drop is linked to macroeconomic concerns, including comments by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on slow growth and rising inflation.
- Crypto analysts at CoinCodex forecast a potential Bitcoin rise to a new all-time high of $142,263 by December 25, though ETF inflows have recently decreased, raising uncertainty.
The cryptocurrency market has seen a major decline in 2024, with Bitcoin (BTC) dropping below the $103,000 level. This fall has caused a marked decrease in investor confidence, with Alternative’s fear and greed index now showing “extreme fear” in the market.
In November 2022, Bitcoin’s price reached a low of $15,000 following the collapse of the FTX exchange, one of the largest financial frauds in recent history. While the current downturn is concerning, experts suggest it is unlikely that Bitcoin will fall to the same levels seen in 2022.
The recent market decline is largely attributed to broader economic factors. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned that slow economic growth and rising inflation might create challenges ahead. These factors appeared to weigh on Bitcoin and the wider cryptocurrency market, despite a recent interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve.
Cryptocurrency analysts at CoinCodex offer a more optimistic view, predicting Bitcoin could rally to a new all-time high of $142,263 by December 25, representing approximately a 37% increase from current prices. However, funding flows into Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which often support price gains, have declined recently.
This trend suggests the market may still face volatility, with potential for either further decline or consolidation. The overall situation remains unstable, and investors should be aware that prices could fluctuate significantly in the near term.
Read more about the ongoing market decline in Cryptocurrency Crash Deepens: $1.3 Billion Wiped Out In 24 Hours and explore the bullish outlook for Bitcoin at CoinCodex’s Bitcoin Price Prediction.
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