Bitcoin: Bullish Signs
Bitcoin bulls rejoice! After a tumultuous 11-day dip, the king of crypto is back above $70,000, surging 5.4% in the last 24 hours. This rally has a ripple effect, pushing the entire crypto market cap over $2.83 trillion, a 5.4% increase as well.
Whales Diving In: A Sign of Things to Come?
Here’s what’s fueling the optimism: a surge in whale activity. Transactions exceeding $100,000 in BTC have spiked by 50.7%, jumping from 8,233 to 12,404 daily transactions. This suggests big players are accumulating Bitcoin, potentially anticipating further price hikes.
Open Interest on the Rise: Betting Big on Bitcoin
The total value of outstanding Bitcoin futures contracts (Open Interest) has also seen an $800 million bump, rising from $11 billion to $11.8 billion. Increased Open Interest often indicates higher volatility, but in this case, it’s accompanied by a positive signal:
Funding Rates Point Towards a Bullish Outlook
The Bitcoin funding rate, a gauge of sentiment among leveraged traders, has climbed from 0.01% to 0.02%. This suggests traders are placing more bets on a price increase, fueled by the approaching fourth Bitcoin halving (a scheduled reduction in mining rewards).
Kiyosaki’s Bullish Prediction: Is $100,000 Within Reach?
Adding fuel to the fire, Robert Kiyosaki, author of “Rich Dad, Poor Dad,” predicts Bitcoin could surpass $100,000 by September and plans to buy more before April.
A Word of Caution: RSI Hints at Overheating
Despite the bullish sentiment, the Bitcoin Relative Strength Index (RSI) has been dropping for three weeks, currently sitting at 47. While still considered healthy, a continuously declining RSI suggests the market might be overheated.
The Verdict? Buckle Up!
Bitcoin‘s recent rise, coupled with increased whale activity and bullish sentiment, suggests exciting times ahead. However, a watchful eye on the RSI is crucial to navigate potential volatility. So, fasten your seatbelts – the Bitcoin rollercoaster may be about to take off!