Bitcoin has hit $122,500, with Katie Stockton of Fairlead Strategies eyeing $135,000 by 2025, driven by institutions. Retail investors staying cautious amidst this surge - a sign of stability or prudence ?
According to Katie Stockton, founder and partner at Fairlead Strategies, Bitcoin is expected to reach $135,000 as an “intermediate target.” After nearly two months of consolidation, Stockton believes Bitcoin could hit this milestone before experiencing a significant correction. Her forecasts are based on technical analyses projecting future movements from previous bullish breakouts.
Stockton’s prediction aligns with those of other crypto experts, notably Markus Thielen from 10x Research, who estimates that Bitcoin could climb to $133,000 following the July 10 breakout. Other analysts, like Nick Ruck, also anticipate progression toward $130,000 – $138,000 in the short term.
Indeed, the MVRV Pricing Bands show resistance at $138,000 that could be reached in August before potentially retracing to $115,000, or even $109,000, if this level isn’t broken through.
Despite recently crossing the $120,000 threshold, retail investors still appear absent from the market. This bullish phase is primarily driven by institutional capital, without the usual signs of retail investor enthusiasm. These smaller investors are only expected to get involved around the $150,000 mark.
Although its market capitalization has exceeded $2.4 trillion, allowing Bitcoin to become the 5th largest asset globally, it remains a tiny asset class compared to gold, stocks, or real estate. Its importance in the global financial landscape therefore remains limited for now.
Analysts display very positive forecasts for Bitcoin in the short and medium term. Nevertheless, caution is warranted regarding the extent of retail investor participation and Bitcoin’s position relative to other traditional assets. The coming months will be decisive in confirming or refuting these ambitious predictions.
Charles Ledoux is a Bitcoin and blockchain technology specialist. A graduate of the Crypto Academy, he has been a Bitcoin miner for over a year. He has written numerous masterclasses to educate newcomers to the industry and has authored over 2,000 articles on cryptocurrency. Now, he aims to share his passion for crypto through his articles for InvestX.
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