updraftplus domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/aonyeani76/cryptocurrencypanther/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131hustle domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/aonyeani76/cryptocurrencypanther/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131wpforms-lite domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/aonyeani76/cryptocurrencypanther/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131The Bitcoin (BTC) price recently plunged to $65,000, shaking investor confidence amid widespread selloffs across the market. However, Ben Armstrong, also known as BitBoy Crypto, remained resolutely optimistic about Bitcoin’s trajectory. Despite the setback, Armstrong took to X to reassure his followers that Bitcoin is still poised to reach the coveted $100,000 mark this year.
Acknowledging the unpredictability of the market, Armstrong weighed in on the day’s events. He noted that while Bitcoin’s movement may have defied his expectations, such fluctuations are native to the volatile nature of crypto trading. “Win some, lose some,” he remarked, emphasizing the resilience of Bitcoin amidst market turbulence.
Earlier, he stated that the Bitcoin price was going to make a “big move” today. However, his expectations were slashed as the entire crypto market crashed massively. Meanwhile, Armstrong’s unwavering confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term prospects echoes sentiments shared by other prominent figures in the crypto community.
Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe spotlighted the ongoing bull cycle. In addition, he noted that the recent downturn represents an opportunity for investors to capitalize on discounted altcoins. Moreover, he emphasized that many of these altcoins are trading at significant lows relative to Bitcoin.
Van de Poppe’s analysis underscores the prevailing belief that Bitcoin’s dominance in the market will eventually pave the way for a broader altcoin rally. Additionally, the analyst also noted that the bull run isn’t even priced in as the Bitcoin price has been rallying owing to the positive response toward the newly launched Spot Bitcoin ETFs.
Moreover, the upcoming Halving event could be a potential catalyst for Bitcoin’s price surge, further fueling optimism among investors. With the diminishing supply of new Bitcoin, there is anticipation for a supply-driven rally that could propel the crypto to new heights.
Also Read: $925 Million Liquidated As Bitcoin Price Crashes to $65,000, Options Market Jittery
The Bitcoin price recovered significantly and sustained above $67,000 after hitting a low of $65,000 during the day. At press time, the BTC price was down by 4.67% to $67,400.43 on Saturday, April 13. Meanwhile, it boasted a market valuation of $1.32 trillion.
In contrast, the trading volume for BTC soared 61.97% to $48.06 million in the last 24 hours. The crash in BTC’s value was triggered by massive long liquidations. According to Coinglass data, $186.13 million worth of BTC was liquidated in 24 hours. Out of this, a massive $136.40 million liquidation was attributed to longs, which catalyzed the recent crash.
Moreover, the Bitcoin open interest slipped 5.85% to $35.55 billion, signalling that even derivatives traders are pulling out their positions. Furthermore, the BTC options expiry also triggered the latest bearish turn.
Also Read: Bitcoin Less Useful Than a Pet Rock, Says Peter Schiff
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An 80% year-to-date rally in Bitcoin is not enough to substantiate the legitimacy of cryptocurrencies for actor Ben McKenzie.
McKenzie does not see cryptocurrencies as financial assets per se.
He views them more as a “story” that can be pushed out of existence if people stopped believing in them. On CNBC’s “Squawk Box”, the actor who played James Gordon in “Gotham” said:
Crypto resembles a Ponzi scheme or multi-level marketing scheme. In MLMs, 99% of people lose and 1.0% benefit. In crypto, it’d be exchange owners, VC firms, people that issue the coins.
Still, the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission has recently received several applications including from BlackRock Inc for a Spot Bitcoin ETF that signal institutional interest in BTC.
Last month, the regulator sued both Binance and Coinbase Global Inc for violating U.S. securities laws.
According to Ben McKenzie, greater regulation and more sophisticated licensing could indeed help turn crypto into a proper financial market.
You’re talking about an unregulated, unlicensed market run through shell corps in Caribbean. Crypto has benefitted from gray area between how we classify securities and commodities.
The veteran actor is even more bearish on cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin as the latter is at least limited in terms of supply. Also on Tuesday, Professor Carol Alexander of Sussex University said BTC could hit $50,000 by the end of 2023.
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