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Bitcoin, the undisputed king of cryptocurrencies, is once again on a wild ride. After a surge over the weekend that brought it close to shattering its all-time high, the digital asset has dipped back below the crucial $70,000 mark in the last 24 hours. This sudden correction has left investors wondering if the predicted surge to $80,000 is still on the table. 
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Just days ago, Bitcoin bulls were celebrating as the price climbed to near record highs exceeding $70,000. This bullish momentum fueled optimism, with analysts like Markus Thielen predicting a swift climb towards $80,000. 
However, that optimism has been tempered by the recent price drop. Bitcoin has plummeted roughly 6% from its peak, effectively erasing the gains made earlier this week. While the price has recovered slightly to hover around $69,200, it remains below the psychological barrier of $70,000. 
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The recent correction has undoubtedly dampened spirits, but some analysts are still confident that Bitcoin’s journey to $80,000 is far from over. Proponents of this view point to a few key factors that continue to fuel their bullish sentiment. Stablecoin Inflows: A Beacon Of Hope? 
One factor cited by Thielen is the continued strength of stablecoin inflows. Stablecoins, cryptocurrencies pegged to traditional assets like the US dollar, are often used as an entry point for investors into the crypto market. 
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According to Thielen, these robust inflows suggest sustained investor interest despite the short-term price fluctuations. Additionally, he highlights a recent technical chart pattern breakout, specifically a symmetrical triangle, as another bullish indicator. 
Technical analysts believe such breakouts often signal a continuation of the prior trend, which in this case would be positive for Bitcoin. On-Chain Data Bolsters Bullish Case 
Some analysts point to on-chain data from IntoTheBlock, which reveals significant buying support at current price levels. 
This data suggests that a large number of addresses (essentially unique identifiers for cryptocurrency wallets) purchased <a href="https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/bitcoin" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Bitcoin</a> within the range of $68,200 and $70,325. 
This buying activity indicates potential resistance against further price dips, as these addresses would likely be hesitant to sell at a loss. Bullish And Bearish Forces 
The current situation presents a classic tug-of-war between Bitcoin bulls and bears. While the recent price correction has shaken some confidence, strong stablecoin inflows and on-chain buying activity suggest underlying bullish pressure. 
However, they remain cautious, pointing to the slowdown in investments specifically targeted at <a href="https://bitcoinist.com/crypto-bank-of-america-now-offer-bitcoin-etfs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">spot Bitcoin ETFs</a> (Exchange Traded Funds) as a potential concern. These ETFs allow investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin’s price movements without directly owning the cryptocurrency. 
Meanwhile, a report by CoinShares, a digital asset manager, highlights a significant decrease in inflows to such ETFs in recent weeks, suggesting that some institutional investors might be adopting a wait-and-see approach. 
The future trajectory of Bitcoin remains uncertain. The coming days and weeks will be crucial in determining whether the bulls can overcome the current resistance and propel the price towards $80,000. 
Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView

Bitcoin Below $70,000: Is $80K Still Possible, Or Is The Rally Over?

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