Bitcoin,
the
world’s
most
popular
cryptocurrency,
appears
poised
for
a
major
move,
but
the
direction
remains
shrouded
in
mystery.
Analysts
are
divided
on
whether
a
bullish
breakout
or
an
extended
consolidation
period
lies
ahead.A…

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(@_Checkmatey_)

May
21,
2024

However,
Checkmate
warns
that
Bitcoin
doesn’t
always
follow
the
script
on
the
first
try.
The
market
often
exhibits
cautious
behavior,
with
Bitcoin
potentially
attempting
to
breach
this
key
MVRV
level
multiple
times
before
a
decisive
breakout.

 

Bitcoin’s
recent
consolidation
period
comes
after
a
surge
that
saw
the
alpha
crypto
reach
a
six-week
high
of
$71,950.
While
a
slight
pullback
has
occurred,

Bitcoin
is
still
trading
comfortably
near
the
$70,000
level,
with
a
healthy
daily
trading
volume.
This
price
movement
suggests
a
potential
pause
before
the
next
significant
move,
making
the
current
moment
a
tense
waiting
game
for
both
traders
and
investors.

Breakout
Or
Consolidation?
A
Bullish
Dilemma

Crypto
analyst
Rekt
Capital
has
emerged
as
a
key
voice
in
the
ongoing
debate.
Rekt
Capital
believes
a
weekly
candle

closing
above
$71,500
could
be
the
catalyst
for
a
significant
breakout.
This
milestone,
if
achieved,
could
trigger
a
surge
in
bullish
momentum,
propelling
Bitcoin
towards
a
notable
uptrend.

 

However,
Rekt
Capital
also
acknowledges
the
possibility
of
an
extended
consolidation
phase.
Historically,
Bitcoin
has
exhibited
a
tendency
to
consolidate
within
its
re-accumulation
range
for
several
weeks
before
experiencing
a
breakout.
This
extended
consolidation,
Rekt
Capital
argues,
would
bring
Bitcoin
closer
to
aligning
with
historical
halving
cycles,
events
that
have
historically
preceded
major
bull
runs.

Related
Reading

Bitcoin
Price
Prediction

Meanwhile,
other
analysts
are
predicting
a
potential
banner
year
for
the
world’s
leading
cryptocurrency
in
2025.
The
high-end
prediction
of
$168,459
represents
a
staggering
potential
increase,
fueled
by
factors
like
historical
price
trends
and
the
upcoming
Bitcoin
halving
cycle.
Buoying
this
optimism
are
technical
indicators
pointing
towards
a
“Bullish”
market
sentiment
with
a
hefty
dose
of

“Extreme
Greed.”

However,
a
dose
of
reality
is
necessary.
The
wide
range
between
the
predicted
high
and
low
($69,971)
underscores
the
inherent
uncertainty
in
these
forecasts.
Bitcoin’s
notorious
volatility,
evident
in
the
recent
4.47%
price
swings
within
just
30
days,
further
complicates
things.
While
this
level
of
greed
suggests
investor
confidence,
it
can
also
be
a
warning
sign
of
a
potential
market
correction
on
the
horizon.

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Author: Christian Encila

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