Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Predicts Bitcoin (BTC) Price Amid Key Macro Events

ARK Invest, in a report titled The Bitcoin Monthly: July 2023, predicts Bitcoin shake-up as historic low volatility resembles 2017 patterns.
By Coingape Staff
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In a thorough analysis released today, David Puell, an on-chain researcher at Ark Invest, provides a nuanced perspective on Bitcoin’s present situation and potential future. Due to historically low volatility, miner dynamics, and regulatory obstacles, the study predicts an impending seismic price move.

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Ark Invest’s Bitcoin Price Analysis Amid Key Factors

Bitcoin’s tranquil 90-day volatility, mirroring 2017 levels, has captured ARK’s attention. This prolonged calm precedes potential turbulence, with ARK, speculating a significant price movement in the offing. However, the direction remains enigmatic, leaving investors on edge.

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Miner capitulation presents a contrasting yet optimistic signal. A decline in the hash rate could mark oversold conditions, hinting at a bullish reversal. Similarly, a surge in “liveliness,” implying reduced selling pressure as more holders retain their coins, amplifies the positive sentiment. According to the report, liveliness fell below 60% in July, indicating the greatest long-term holding behavior since the fourth quarter of 2020.

The short-term-holder profit/loss ratio, ending July at ~1, aligns with historical trend reversals, contributing to the bullish chorus. Puell states, “This breakeven level correlates both with local bottoms during primary bull markets and with local tops during bear market environments.”

Macro factors add further layers to Bitcoin’s narrative. The Federal Reserve’s substantial interest rate hike could reverberate through Bitcoin’s performance and the broader economy. As CPI inflation potentially slows, Bitcoin’s appeal as a non-inflationary asset might surge.

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Binance- A Crucial Role In Bitcoin Price?

The study provided insight into how the Binance SEC case could seriously disrupt the cryptocurrency market. BNB has emerged as a crucial sign of the stability of the cryptocurrency industry because Binance has enabled significant liquidity in cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin. The demise of BNB might occur as a result of a “bank run” if SEC and DOJ charges acquire traction.

David Puell’s comprehensive analysis paints a complex tapestry, blending bullish cues with lurking uncertainties. While indicators align for a potential upward trajectory, regulatory shadows, and macroeconomic forces underscore the intricacies of Bitcoin’s journey.

As Bitcoin hovers around $29,139, its ability to breach key resistance at $29,450 could decide the narrative. Amidst a multi-week downtrend, this critical juncture holds the key to unlocking Bitcoin’s future course, be it a sustained breakout or further consolidation.

Also Read: SEC’s Crypto Conflict Details Surface, Exposing Bias Against Ripple (XRP)

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