Bitcoin’s market cap dominance reaches its highest level since 2021, soaring above 58%.
Bitcoin (BTC) has once again become the focus of attention in the cryptocurrency market due to increasing institutional interest. This interest has been driven by major financial giants such as BlackRock, Fidelity, and Ark Invest, who have applied to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF).
According to Coin Metrics, BTC’s dominance in the market capitalization has reached a new high for 2023, currently at 58%, the highest since April 2021.
Bitcoin Rules The Crypto Kingdom
BTC has been the leading digital asset and has maintained its position as the top cryptocurrency for a long time. Its market cap of $586 billion is significantly higher than the combined market cap of the industry, which is $425 billion (excluding stablecoins).
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According to Coin Metrics’ report, BTC’s dominance dropped in the spring of 2021 as traders invested more in smaller-cap altcoins, but it never fell below 40% of the total market.
However, with some newer tokens facing increased regulatory scrutiny in the US, BTC has gained momentum in 2023. BTC’s weighting in the CMBI 10, an index of the 10 largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, is also at a 2-year high of 65%.
When looking at a broader range of assets, BTC’s year-to-date return of 85% surpasses most other major digital assets. According to the report, the only two assets with a higher year-to-date return compared to BTC are Bitcoin Cash (BCH) at 102% and Lido (LDO) at 104%.
BTC Dominance Rallying Trend Ahead?
On the other hand, crypto analyst Michael Van de Poppe recently shared insights on the Bitcoin dominance chart. According to Van de Poppe, “the chart looks like it wants to continue rallying,” but there are some important points to consider.
One of the most significant takeaways is that in September 2019, BTC tested the 200-week moving average (MA) and exponential moving average (EMA) and faced resistance. This occurred 10 months before the Bitcoin halving event in May 2020.
Van de Poppe notes that the current situation is similar to September 2019. BTC is once again testing the 200-week MA and EMA, and whether it can break through this resistance level remains to be seen.
This could be a positive sign for Bitcoin investors, as the halving event was followed by a period of strong price growth for BTC.
Overall, while there may be some challenges for BTC to overcome in the short term, Van de Poppe’s analysis suggests that the long-term outlook for Bitcoin is positive.
Currently, Bitcoin is trading at $30,100, and it continues to experience a decline in value, representing a 2% drop over the past 24 hours. Additionally, its market dominance, which considers all other cryptocurrencies in the ecosystem, currently stands at 52%. There is a significant contrast between its current dominance and the 72% it achieved in 2021.
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