Ethereum

Bank

Solana

Bitcoin

when

Bitcoin is currently at a pivotal moment as investors watch to see if historical trends will play out once again.
Nearly six months have passed since the fourth Bitcoin halving, and Hashdex Research revealed that BTC is now approaching a critical phase where, based on previous cycles, prices could begin rising after a lengthy consolidation period.
<h2 id="will-historical-cycles-repeat">Will Historical Cycles Repeat?</h2>
There are key factors influencing this potential market shift. According to a <a href="https://app.hubspot.com/documents/4822441/view/901629131?accessId=c15608" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" data-wpel-link="external">report</a> by the research team of asset manager Hashdex, this includes recent rate cuts by major central banks, such as the Federal Reserve’s 50 basis point reduction in mid-September, monetary easing and stimulus measures in China, and the upcoming US presidential election.
These factors could create a favorable environment for a potential surge, similar to previous halving cycles where prices rose significantly in the months following the event.
At the end of the third quarter, the volatility in the crypto market was relatively stable, with bitcoin below 50% volatility and both Ethereum and Solana approaching similar levels. These lower fluctuation rates indicate a maturation of the industry, with only a temporary spike in early August caused by the unwinding of the Yen carry trade, which impacted all major asset classes across the world.
As the fourth quarter of 2024 begins, it is reasonable to anticipate an increase in overall crypto volatility, especially if positive price movements begin to emerge.
Hashdex Research noted that bitcoin investors have continued accumulating the asset, which fluctuated between $54,000 and $69,000 during the third quarter. By the end of it, BTC saw its dominance strengthen as it accounted for 54% of the digital asset market.
<h2 id="bitcoin-s-recovery-so-far">Bitcoin’s Recovery So Far</h2>
Bitcoin began Q3 2024 on a positive note, gaining 5.3% in July due to increasing optimism surrounding the potential approval of Ethereum ETFs and renewed confidence in Donald Trump’s electoral prospects.
However, this upward momentum took a hit in August when an unexpected rate hike by the Bank of Japan led to a broader sell-off across major asset classes. This ultimately resulted in a 10% decline for BTC.
September, too, started on a bearish note, as market sentiment weakened due to diminishing confidence in Trump’s chances and concerning US payroll data indicating a possible recession.
The landscape, however, shifted in mid-September, sparking renewed optimism among investors, and aiding bitcoin’s <a href="https://cryptopotato.com/these-altcoins-mark-biggest-gains-as-bitcoin-btc-jumped-to-3-week-peak-market-watch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal">recovery</a>. The crypto managed to conclude the month up by 8%, resulting in a cumulative total return of 2.5% for the third quarter.
Over the past seven days, BTC has <a href="https://cryptopotato.com/is-this-the-reason-behind-bitcoins-price-rally-today/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" data-wpel-link="internal">appreciated</a> by over 5% and is currently trading above $65,650.
The post <a href="https://cryptopotato.com/bitcoin-btc-approaches-pivotal-post-halving-phase-is-bull-run-about-to-start/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin (BTC) Approaches Pivotal Post-Halving Phase, Is Bull Run About to Start?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptopotato.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">CryptoPotato</a>.

Bitcoin (BTC) Approaches Pivotal Post-Halving Phase, Is Bull Run About to Start?

Table of Contents

CryptoPotato_News

Other articles published on Oct 15, 2024

Bitcoin ETF Inflow Explodes by $555M: Is the Bull Market Back?

Blockstream Bags $210M to Boost Bitcoin Layer-2 Tech and Mining

PYTH Price Prediction: Will The 18% Surge Prolong To $0.50?

Hong Kong Police Bust $46 Million Crypto Romance Scam Using AI and Deepfake Technology

Canary Capital Second to File for XRP ETF

Potential Sell-Off? $16.7M in Seized PlusToken ETH Is on the Move

Join our free newsletter for daily crypto updates!