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Bitcoin Price Targets $70K Breakout as Market Optimism Peaks Post-Conference

Bitcoin price surged 2.5% to $69,641 following bullish sentiments from the Bitcoin Conference 2024.
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Bitcoin Price Targets $70K Breakout as Market Optimism Peaks Post-Conference

Highlights

  • BTC's bullish commentary on social media is now the highest since March 2023 (16 months).
  • Bitcoin RSI and volume-price divergence signal a potential correction in the near future.
  • Bitcoin is only 6.71% away from its previous all-time high price.

Since last weekend, Bitcoin price has been grappling with the $70,000 resistance level, unable to break through despite the positive momentum generated from a successful three-day conference in Nashville. At this event, U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump gave a bullish speech on the future of the cryptocurrency market under his possible administration, yet the persistent supply pressure has kept a lid on further price gains.

The price of BTC dipped by 2% over the last 24 hours to trade at $69,875. The uptick in price impacted the general market, sparking notable double-digit percentage gains in Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Bitcoin Satoshi’s Vision (BSV), and Book of Meme (BOME).

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Trader’S BTC Bullish Sentiment Hits 16-Month High

Following the Bitcoin Conference 2024, market participants have increased confidence in Bitcoin’s future, per Santiment. According to data from the blockchain analysis firm, Bitcoin’s bullish sentiment has not been this high for the last 16 months. 

The last time the ratio of positive to negative comments toward BTC was this high was in March 2023. While this is good news, it may indicate that the BTC price is overvalued and due for a correction soon. 

The Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index sits at 74 (Greed), indicating the market may be veering off into the sell-the-top zone.

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Bitcoin Price Eyes 6% Gains after Surpassing $68K Major Resistance

The Bitcoin price chart shows a strong bullish trend, rising above key moving averages and resistance levels. The price bounced off the 50-day EMA on July 25 and made higher lows for the next four days to top $69,000. BTC is in a larger consolidation zone between $60,000 and $73,700, and currently, it is gunning for the upper boundary of the range. 

BTC Price Chart

Bitcoin price forecast shows a break above the recent high, and a key resistance level of $73,700 may establish a new all-time high (ATH) price for the asset and launch it into the price discovery zone. On the flip side, if market conditions turn bearish, BTC price may find support near the 50-day EMA ($64,315) and also around the previous consolidation and the 200-day EMA ($59,380).

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is sitting at 67.47, approaching overbought conditions but indicating strong bullish momentum. The Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) is at 0.19 and rising, suggesting there may be positive money flow and sustained buying pressure. The Coinalyze aggregated BTC open interest (OI) increased by 8.25%, but interestingly, the volume has generally reduced the most recent low to around $63,400. This volume price divergence may signal a potential correction soon, possibly after the asset tests the previous all-time high price.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What recent event influenced Bitcoin’s price increase?

Bitcoin's price surge followed a successful three-day conference in Nashville, where key political figures like Donlay Trump delivered positive keynote speeches impacting Bitcoin and the broader crypto industry.

What is the Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index indicating?

The Fear & Greed Index is at 74 (Greed), which suggests the market might be in the "sell-the-top" zone, indicating a possible future correction.

What are the potential future price targets for Bitcoin?

Bitcoin is targeting a break above the recent high and key resistance level of $73,700, which could establish a new all-time high (ATH).
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Evans Karanja

Evans Karanja is a crypto analyst and journalist with a deep focus on blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, and the video gaming industry. His extensive experience includes collaborating with various startups to deliver insightful and high-quality analyses that resonate with their target audiences. As an avid crypto trader and investor, Evans is passionate about the transformative potential of blockchain across diverse sectors. Outside of his professional pursuits, he enjoys playing video games and exploring scenic waterfalls.

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