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Bitcoin nears all-time high with stable metrics, signaling strength for further upside – K33 Research
The current upward movement is devoid of euphoria, painting Bitcoin as a maturing asset with strength to perform a continued rally.
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Updated: Oct. 29, 2024 at 7:11 pm UTC
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Bitcoin (BTC) is not showing signs of frenzy, unlike March, which indicates room for further growth in price, according to K33 Research report published on Oct. 29.
As of press time, BTC was trading at $73,500, roughly $300 away from setting a new all-time high.
Despite the impressive over 8% gain over the past week, Bitcoin’s trading volumes remain subdued. Daily trade volume averages $2.6 billion, nearly half the levels observed in the year’s first quarter. The relatively quiet market activity suggests a healthy, gradual buildup rather than panic-driven buying.
Additionally, Ethereum (ETH) lags behind, with the ETH/BTC trading pair reaching multi-year lows, reflecting a shifting focus in the crypto space toward Bitcoin.
According to the report, Bitcoin’s latest rally to all-time highs has been devoid of the typical euphoria. This paints Bitcoin as a maturing asset poised for sustained momentum amid favorable market conditions and upcoming election influences.
Increased institutional demand
Current market conditions in futures contracts reveal a more balanced and less leveraged environment compared to March and April when speculative trading was rampant.
Bitcoin’s annualized funding rates now average 10.83%, significantly lower than the high 32.17% rate seen during the first quarter. This suggests a cooler, more measured approach among investors.
CME futures also reflect this stability, as their premiums remain closer to funding rate averages than the first quarter’s starkly divergent figures.
The report added that exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows signal robust institutional interest, and this demand supports the expectation of continued gains, particularly as retail investors exhibit far less urgency in the current rally.
Additionally, the recent notional flows reached higher averages than the first quarter peak, reinforcing the institutional interest thesis.
Elections loom
Aligned with other analysts’ expectations, K33 Research predicts potential gains for the crypto market if former US president Donald Trump wins the race.
With favorable odds and several campaign promises tailored toward a supportive regulatory stance on digital assets, the report pointed out that Trump’s victory could spark a surge across the crypto market.
Conversely, Vice President Kamala Harris’ win might temper this momentum, although it could also be less hostile to the crypto industry in the US. Thus, a Harris term might remove some uncertainty from the market, favoring Bitcoin and the crypto market.
Bitcoin Market Data
At the time of press 7:11 pm UTC on Oct. 29, 2024, Bitcoin is ranked #1 by market cap and the price is up 5.67% over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin has a market capitalization of $1.45 trillion with a 24-hour trading volume of $57.1 billion. Learn more about Bitcoin ›
Crypto Market Summary
At the time of press 7:11 pm UTC on Oct. 29, 2024, the total crypto market is valued at at $2.46 trillion with a 24-hour volume of $113.42 billion. Bitcoin dominance is currently at 58.94%. Learn more about the crypto market ›
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Gino Matos is a law school graduate and a seasoned journalist with six years of experience in the crypto industry. His expertise primarily focuses on the Brazilian blockchain ecosystem and developments in decentralized finance (DeFi).
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