Categories: Crypto News

Bitcoin Nears R1.5 Million Mark, Outpaces Gold in ETFs

  • Bitcoin approaches the R1.5 million mark, driven by ETF investments.
  • Spot BTC ETFs are gaining ground, now rivaling Gold ETFs in assets under management.
  • South Africa sees a surge in cryptocurrency investment interest, highlighting a shift in the financial landscape.
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Nonhlanhla

Bitcoin’s journey towards the coveted $80,000 (R1,488,800) mark is gathering pace, fueled by significant investment inflows into BTC spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This surge is happening as the cryptocurrency world braces for the upcoming halving event, igniting speculative interest on where the price ceiling might lie in the ensuing bull run. Amid fluctuating prices, Bitcoin maintains its upward trajectory, a sentiment echoed by the Cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index, which stands at 81, signaling a market driven by extreme greed.

Two major factors are propelling Bitcoin’s market dynamics:

  1. The impending Bitcoin halving, just 39 days away, is widely anticipated to initiate a new bull cycle.
  2. The unwavering interest in Bitcoin ETFs is drawing Wall Street’s gaze, fostering institutional and retail investment.

Kaiko Research highlights a notable depth of liquidity in the Bitcoin market, with order book exposure reaching an all-time high of $600 million (R11,166,000,000). This environment suggests active profit-taking, yet persistent refinancing rates hint at sustained Bitcoin demand.

This growing appeal is partly attributed to the rising interest in spot BTC ETFs, now challenging Gold ETFs in terms of assets under management (AUM), marking a pivotal shift in investment preferences.

The Bitcoin price momentum is unrelenting, as each market correction presents a new buying opportunity. The digital currency’s performance has already peaked at $73,650 (R1,370,456.50) on Binance, propelled by bullish technical indicators:

  • The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is showing increasing momentum.
  • A strong bullish presence is evident, with a growing volume of positive histogram bars.
  • The bullish trend gains ground, as shown by the rising volume indicator.

As buying pressure mounts, Bitcoin is poised to surpass the $73,000 (R1,358,430) benchmark. Looking further ahead, it could achieve the $75,000 (R1,395,750) milestone and potentially reach the $80,000 (R1,488,800) psychological barrier, marking a significant 10% increase from current levels.

In South Africa, this rally underscores the burgeoning interest in cryptocurrency investments, as Bitcoin ETFs start to rival traditional gold assets. This shift signifies a transformative period in the financial landscape, offering new opportunities for investors keen on exploring the dynamic world of digital currencies.

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Nonhlanhla

Nonhlanhla P Dube is a senior news reporter. Nonhlanhla is a student of International Relations at the University of South Africa. She reports primarily on personal finance and economics. You can contact her on: Email: nonhlanhla@rateweb.co.za