Bitcoin at $26K can’t stay down much longer, says Pantera’s Morehead.

Bitcoin at $26K can't stay down much longer, says Pantera's Morehead.

The Blockchain Industry: A Look at Bitcoin’s Performance and Influential Factors

The blockchain industry has been buzzing with discussions about the recent performance of Bitcoin (BTC). According to Dan Morehead, the founder of crypto investment firm Pantera Capital, Bitcoin recently concluded its longest-ever period of negative year-over-year returns. However, Morehead remains optimistic, suggesting that this downtrend will not last indefinitely.

As of June 12, the price of Bitcoin had experienced negative year-over-year returns for 15 consecutive months, the longest such period ever recorded. The previous record was less than a year, from November 14, 2014, to October 31, 2015. Despite this slump, it is worth noting that Bitcoin is currently up more than 20% year-over-year, even after the recent market turbulence.

Several factors could potentially act as positive catalysts for the market. Morehead highlights the positive court ruling on the XRP token for Ripple Labs, which occurred in July. Additionally, “endorsements” from BlackRock, Fidelity, and other asset managers in the form of their spot Bitcoin ETF applications have brought further attention to the cryptocurrency market. Moreover, the upcoming April 2024 halving event, where the BTC block reward for mining fresh blocks will be halved, is anticipated to drive up the price of Bitcoin.

Morehead dismisses the notion that the halving effect on Bitcoin prices has already been priced in, arguing that if the demand for Bitcoin remains constant while the supply is reduced, the price will inevitably rise. His models suggest that Bitcoin had reached its bottom late last year and is projected to reach around $35,500 by the April 2024 halving and nearly $150,000 by late 2025.

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Bitcoin’s Price Surges Amidst Plunging Interest Rates

Bitcoin made a notable recovery by retaking the $26,000 level on Wednesday, coinciding with a plunge in interest rates. The weak economic data from Europe triggered a sharp decline in interest rates, with 10-year government bond yields in Germany, the U.K., and the U.S. dropping by 12 to 20 basis points. This positive development in Bitcoin’s price was in line with the overall performance of the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI), which saw a 2% increase.

Simultaneously, U.S. stock indexes, including the Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500, experienced gains of 1.5% and 1% respectively. These gains highlighted the overall positive sentiment in the market, despite the recent volatility in cryptocurrencies.

The Impact of Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Speech

One prominent event on the economic calendar is the keynote speech by U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell at the Kansas City Fed’s Jackson Hole Symposium, scheduled for Friday morning. While previous Jackson Hole speeches have occasionally led to significant policy announcements, market expectations suggest that Powell will convey a status quo message. This message would emphasize the Fed’s commitment to containing inflation and its reliance on future data to inform decisions regarding further monetary policy tightening.

Overall, the blockchain industry continues to be influenced by a variety of factors, driving both positive and negative trends. Bitcoin’s recent performance, coupled with upcoming events and influential endorsements, indicates that the future trajectory of the industry remains uncertain but holds tremendous potential for growth.

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