Bitcoin Surges Past $60000, Nearing “All-Time High”: In an impressive comeback, Bitcoin skyrocketed to over $60000, achieving levels not seen in more than two years. The cryptocurrency experienced a remarkable 42% surge in February, marking its most significant monthly gain since December 2020. The current rally, propelling Bitcoin to $60000 and more, the highest since November 2021, has been fueled by a flurry of capital pouring into new U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded products.
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Investors are eagerly anticipating April’s halving event, designed to slow Bitcoin’s release, coupled with growing interest amid expectations of multiple Federal Reserve rate cuts throughout the year. Global markets strategist Ben Laidler notes that Bitcoin’s upward trajectory is supported by consistent inflows into new spot ETFs, the approaching halving event, and potential interest rate cuts by the Fed.
Heading for a remarkable week-on-week gain of 18.5%, Bitcoin’s resurgence is underlined by traders seeking higher-yielding and more volatile assets. As the cryptocurrency’s market value surpasses $2 trillion, its highest in two years, major Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are witnessing increased interest. Data from LSEG reveals that the ten largest spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $420 million in flows on a single day, the highest in nearly two weeks.
The crypto community is buzzing with optimism, with some speculating that the alignment of factors such as the reduction in Bitcoin supply due to halving, consistent ETF inflows, and institutional interest from BlackRock and Fidelity could pave the way for sustained growth. Antoni Trenchev, co-founder of Nexo crypto exchange, remarks that the stars are aligning for Bitcoin, with 70% of its supply remaining unmoved for a year.
Amidst this surge, notable crypto investor MicroStrategy recently disclosed a significant Bitcoin purchase of about 3,000 bitcoins worth $155 million, adding to the bullish sentiment. Additionally, social media platform Reddit revealed in a regulatory filing that it had acquired small amounts of Bitcoin and Ether. Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, has also experienced a surge, reaching $3,353, a 47% gain in February, the most significant monthly increase since July 2022.
Investors are closely watching for potential U.S. regulatory approval of ETFs based on spot Ether, adding to the overall positive sentiment in the cryptocurrency market. While the market’s upward momentum feels steady, there is an underlying sense of FOMO (fear of missing out) among investors, indicating a cautious optimism as Bitcoin continues its remarkable ascent.
