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Bitcoin recovered strongly from its morning fall as cryptocurrency investors prepared for Thanksgiving.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>-0.05%</td>
<td>$97,873.88</td>
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<td>-1.93%</td>
<td>$3,349.58</td>
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<td>-3.03%</td>
<td>$0.4231</td>
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What Happened: The leading cryptocurrency fell below $96,000 during the afternoon, only to recover losses as the evening progressed.
On Friday, the asset nearly reached the record $100,000 level before stalling due to a strong pushback from the bears.
Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, failed to replicate its senior token&#8217;s comeback, ending the 24-hour period down by nearly 2%.
The sharp correction caused mayhem in the cryptocurrency derivatives market, with over $511 million getting liquidated in the last 24 hours. About $380 million in leveraged long bets were wiped out.
Bitcoin's Open Interest (OI) dropped marginally by 0.20%, while the number of short positions for the coin surged dramatically against longs in the last 24 hours.
Market sentiment remained in the "Extreme Greed" zone, as per the Cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index, signaling a desire to buy more.
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<td>+73.46%</td>
<td>$0.7739</td>
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<td>Decentraland (MANA)</td>
<td>+31.24%</td>
<td>$0.7014</td>
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<td>+15.88%</td>
<td>$1.35</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.33 trillion, following a marginal contraction of 0.69% in the last 24 hours.
Stock futures inched higher Sunday night. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures rose 226 points, or 0.51%, as of 7:45 p.m. EDT.&nbsp; Futures tied to the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.42%, while Nasdaq 100 Futures added 0.49%.
The shortened Thanksgiving trading week would see the release of October's personal consumption expenditure (PCE) data, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure.
.See More: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-crypto-scanners">Best Cryptocurrency Scanners</a>
Analyst Notes: In a note to Benzinga, Chris Kline, COO and Co-Founder of BitcoinIRA, noted a significant interest in Bitcoin.
"Bitcoin appears to be crossing the Rubicon, garnering enthusiasm among those discussing economic policy at the national level, both in the US and across the globe," Kline said.
He also highlighted the elevation of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42028576/rfk-jr-stands-firm-on-bitcoin-as-currency-of-freedom-says-howard-lutnik-as-treasury-secretary-will-be-best-for-apex-crypto">Bitcoin proponents</a> to cabinet-level positions in the incoming Donald Trump administration, potentially making "murky regulatory waters" clear.
Widely-followed cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez predicted Bitcoin to peak between June and September 2025 in the ongoing bull cycle.
"Long-term Bitcoin holders are showing signs of growing greed! Historically, this behavior suggests it could take 8–11 months for BTC to hit a market top,&#8221; Martinez stated.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Long-term <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> holders are showing signs of growing greed! Historically, this behavior suggests it could take 8-11 months for <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> to hit a market top. If the trend holds, we might see a potential peak between June and September 2025! <a href="https://t.co/UacfaQb5VW">pic.twitter.com/UacfaQb5VW</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1860708957213659648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 24, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin Recovers From $95K Dip, Ethereum, Dogecoin Fall Ahead Of Thanksgiving Holiday:  BTC Is 'Crossing The Rubicon,' Says Expert

MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) co-founder Michael Saylor has revealed that the company is minting $500 million a day as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/42127938/bitcoin-analyst-warns-of-4-6-flash-crashes-before-year-end-as-it-inches-closer-to-100k-thats-the-moment-altcoins-shoot-off">inches closer to $100,000</a> for the first time in its history.
What Happened: Saylor, who has been all-in on Bitcoin for years now, has revealed an insane statistic – MicroStrategy's holdings of the top cryptocurrency have appreciated by as much as $5.4 billion over the last two weeks.
In an interview with CNBC, Saylor broke down MicroStrategy's gains, saying, "We're making $500 million a day. I'm staring at my screen and we're selling dollar bills for $3, sometimes a million times a minute."
To put things into perspective, MicroStrategy's stock delivered a whopping 97% gain in the last month, while Bitcoin has gained nearly 47%.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42151442/bitcoin-could-reach-180k-in-current-cycle-thanks-to-trump-victory-says-vaneck-but-has-this-warning-for-investors">Bitcoin Could Reach $180K In Current Cycle Thanks To Trump Victory, Says VanEck, But Has This Warning For Investors</a>
Year-to-date, MicroStrategy's stock has gained over 515% while Bitcoin prices have increased by 122%.
Nvidia, the AI bellwether and the world's most valuable company by market capitalization, has seen its stock rise by nearly 195% during this period.
"We may very well be the most profitable company in the U.S. growing the fastest right now. There's not many companies making $500 million a day," Saylor said.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">JUST IN: Michael Saylor says, "We are making $500 million a day" with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> and "we may very well be the most profitable company in the US growing the fastest right now." <a href="https://t.co/HeMTnebfXw">pic.twitter.com/HeMTnebfXw</a>
&mdash; Simply Bitcoin (@SimplyBitcoinTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/SimplyBitcoinTV/status/1859966097782636791?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 22, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The surge in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42138209/microstrategy-trading-at-insane-256-premium-to-bitcoin-holdings-research-shows">MicroStrategy&#8217;s stock</a>&nbsp;is not just a reflection of Bitcoin&#8217;s rising value but also highlights the company&#8217;s strategic bet on the cryptocurrency.
Research from BitMEX has shown that MicroStrategy is trading at a 256% premium to the net asset value of its Bitcoin holdings, suggesting a significant valuation disparity driven by its aggressive acquisition strategy.
This premium may be influenced by financial regulations that restrict Bitcoin ETF purchases, pushing investors towards MicroStrategy for exposure.
Furthermore, Saylor&#8217;s bold prediction that Bitcoin could reach $13 million by 2045 has sparked discussions about the potential economic implications, including&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42116183/michael-saylor-predicted-bitcoin-to-hit-13-million-if-it-happens-it-will-entail-massive-hyperinflation-analyst-warns">massive hyperinflation</a>.
This prediction, if realized, would elevate Bitcoin&#8217;s market cap to $250 trillion, dwarfing the current world GDP and global stock markets.
Amidst these developments,&nbsp;Warren Buffett&#8217;s decision to hold $325 billion in cash at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/42137295/as-mstrs-michael-saylor-says-warren-buffett-is-destroying-berkshire-capital-analyst-suggests-overpricedhot-stock-market-could-be-the-reason-oracle-of-omaha-is-sitting-on-325b-cash">Berkshire Hathaway</a>&nbsp;has drawn criticism from Saylor, who argues that not investing in Bitcoin is a missed opportunity.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $98,556, down 0.04% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Michael Saylor Reveals MicroStrategy Is 'Making $500M A Day' With Bitcoin: 'May Very Well Be The Most Profitable Company In The US Growing The Fastest Right Now'

Global investment manager&nbsp;Van Eck&nbsp;has reiterated its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/41984505/bitcoin-to-peak-at-180000-says-vanecks-head-of-digital-assets-research">ambitious&nbsp;$180,000 price target</a> for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), projecting this peak within the current market cycle.
What Happened: VanEck analysts&nbsp;Nathan Frankovitz&nbsp;and&nbsp;Matthe Sigel <a href="https://www.vaneck.com/us/en/blogs/digital-assets/matthew-sigel-vaneck-mid-november-bitcoin-chaincheck">suggest</a> that favorable regulatory developments in the U.S. and increased institutional interest could propel Bitcoin to this target within 18 months.
The analysts attribute the recent surge in Bitcoin&#8217;s price, which touched $99,800 in the last 24&nbsp;hours, to the election victory of&nbsp;Donald Trump.
The analysts noted that Bitcoin entered a &#8220;new phase&#8221; on Nov. 11, with perpetual futures contracts&#8217; funding rates surpassing 10%, indicating short- to medium-term momentum.
"This shift points toward stronger short- to medium-term momentum, as historically, elevated funding rates have been linked to higher 30 to 90-day returns, reflecting heightened bullish sentiment and demand."
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However, they cautioned that sustained high funding rates could deter investors seeking long-term returns.
"On average, purchases made on days when funding rates were above 10% began underperforming at the 180-day mark, with this trend becoming even more pronounced over 1-year and 2-year periods."
Why It Matters: The bullish sentiment from Van Eck comes amid a broader context of market dynamics and expert predictions.
Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd., <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42130693/bitcoins-path-to-100k-inevitable-but-leverage-to-the-gills-warns-mike-novogratz-predicts-80k-correction-ahead">recently warned about the high levels of leverage</a> in the crypto market, suggesting that while Bitcoin&#8217;s rise to $100,000 seems inevitable, a correction to $80,000 could occur due to excessive leverage.
Furthermore,&nbsp;Michaël van de Poppe, a leading cryptocurrency analyst, has forecasted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/42127938/bitcoin-analyst-warns-of-4-6-flash-crashes-before-year-end-as-it-inches-closer-to-100k-thats-the-moment-altcoins-shoot-off">multiple flash crashes for Bitcoin</a> before the year ends, potentially dropping its value by 5-10% in a single day. These corrections, however, could present strategic entry points for investors, as altcoins might experience significant growth post-correction.
Additionally, Van Eck&#8217;s CEO,&nbsp;Jan van Eck, has previously expressed a bold prediction that Bitcoin could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42009965/vaneck-ceo-boldly-predicts-bitcoin-at-300k-per-coin-reaching-half-of-golds-market-cap-in-the-face-of-growing-demand">eventually reach $300,000</a>, capturing a substantial share of the gold market as a digital alternative. This long-term outlook underscores the growing demand and institutional interest in Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $98,663, down by 0.76% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Bitcoin Could Reach $180K In Current Cycle Thanks To Trump Victory, Says VanEck, But Has This Warning For Investors

Cathie Wood, CEO of ARK Invest, has shared her insights on the potential impact of a Trump administration on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and decentralized finance (DeFi). Wood believes that the administration could bring much-needed &#8220;regulatory clarity&#8221; to the fintech sector, particularly if&nbsp;Gary Gensler&nbsp;steps down from his position.
What Happened: During a&nbsp;webinar prerecorded on Nov. 15 and published on Friday, Wood discussed how the Trump administration might influence the digital asset revolution, led by Bitcoin. 
&#8220;If Gary Gensler leaves, that is going to open us up to regulatory clarity and probably, given the Trump administration&#8217;s pronouncements over the last few month, give much more focus on digital asset revolution, broadly led by Bitcoin, which they may put in the Treasury&#8217;s strategic reserve,&#8221; she said.
Wood suggested the possibility of adding Bitcoin to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42121376/strategic-bitcoin-reserve-wouldnt-require-new-taxpayer-dollars-says-sen-cynthia-lummis">U.S. Treasury&#8217;s strategic reserve</a>, given the current circulation of over 19 million Bitcoin and a cap of 21 million. According to Wood, the government might aim to acquire 1 million Bitcoins over time.
Regarding DeFi, Wood highlighted the potential for peer-to-peer lending to remove intermediaries in financial transactions.&nbsp;Yassin Elmandjra, ARK&#8217;s director of digital assets, noted the accelerating&nbsp;trend of using cryptocurrency for&nbsp;commerce, driven by technological and regulatory advancements.
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Elmandjra stressed the importance of governments establishing clear regulations on compliance, tax implications, and consumer protection to enable businesses to navigate the evolving landscape effectively.
Why It Matters: Wood&#8217;s predictions come amidst her ambitious price targets for Bitcoin, including a bull case of $3.8 million if more companies incorporate the cryptocurrency into their balance sheets. However, a recent&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42122886/cathie-woods-3-8-million-bitcoin-vision-met-with-doubt-83-say-not-by-2030">Benzinga survey&nbsp;revealed</a> skepticism, with 83% of respondents doubting this target will be met by 2030.
Additionally, ARK Invest has identified an &#8220;uptrend&#8221; in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41352094/cathie-woods-ark-invest-says-uptrend-developing-in-bitcoins-market-structure-because-of-th">Bitcoin&#8217;s market structure</a>, attributed to oversold conditions in the Stablecoin Supply Ratio Oscillator (SSRO). This indicator, which measures Bitcoin&#8217;s potential purchasing power, hit a significant low in September, a level not seen since the 2022 bear market. The SSRO is calculated by dividing Bitcoin&#8217;s supply by the supply of major stablecoins, providing insights into Bitcoin&#8217;s market dynamics.
Price Action: As per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro,</a> at 8:03 am ET, Bitcoin was trading at $98,764.01, Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) at $3,345.98 and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) was at $0.4045. In the past 14 days, post the elections, Bitcoin&#8217;s value experienced 29.9% increase, Ethereum increased by 14.7% and Dogecoin saw a 105.5% hike. 
Meanwhile, ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKB#BATS">ARKB</a>), which provides exposure to bitcoin which is kept in cold storage was trading only slightly higher at 0.58% during pre-market hours.
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Ark Invest's Cathie Wood Says Team Trump Would Give 'Regulatory Clarity' For Bitcoin And Other Digital Assets: '...Which They May Put In The Treasury's Strategic Reserve'

U.S. stocks could open on a negative note on Friday after futures showed tentativeness on Friday. Investors turned their focus to cyclical stocks and themes, moving on from their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42058223/us-stocks-likely-to-open-in-red-as-geopolitical-tension-weigh-on-investor-sentiment-wharton-economist-says-market-trajectory-will-heavily-depend-on-trumps-tariff-plans">focus on the Trump trade</a> after the election results.
Futures of the three major indices were mixed, with the Nasdaq heading lower after AI giant Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) posted its highly-anticipated third-quarter results.
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<td>-0.51%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.40%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.29%</td>
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<td>-0.08%</td>
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In premarket trading on Friday, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) edged lower by 0.34% to $591.68 and the Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) declined 0.39% to $503.03, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Session:
U.S. stocks ended Thursday in the green, with the Dow Jones surging by over 450 points, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq registered marginal gains.
Crude oil futures continued on their upward trajectory amid rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
Treasury yields eased marginally on mixed data and the declining probability of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) cutting interest rates in December.
On the economic data front, U.S. existing home sales gained 3.5% from the previous month to an annualized rate of 3.96 million in October. The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index fell to -5.5 in November from 10.3 in the previous month, and compared to market estimates of 8.
Initial jobless claims declined by 6,000 from the previous week to 213,000 in the week ending Nov. 16.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with utilities, financials, and consumer staples stocks recording the biggest gains on Thursday.
However, consumer discretionary and communication services stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
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<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>0.03%</td>
<td>18,972.42</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.53%</td>
<td>5,948.71</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>1.06%</td>
<td>43,870.35</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
Powell's relatively hawkish tone has investors cautious in the markets. With the Trump trade losing steam, the focus is now on the President-elect's Treasury pick.
"In focus currently is President-elect Trump's pick for the influential post of US Treasury Secretary. Given the large US budget deficit, investors will probably want to see a safe pair of hands being chosen," ING analysts said in a note.
With the next rate cut now a coin toss, the U.S. dollar could see a correction. According to ING analyst Francesco Pesole, the dollar is "testing the limit" of its longs and traders should exercise caution for the time being.
"Powell seemed to put greater emphasis on the strength of the economy&nbsp;and how that allows the central bank to approach the upcoming policy decisions ‘carefully'."
CME Group's FedWatch tool <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">reflected</a> the fall in sentiment for another rate cut next month, with its probability declining to 59.6% from 72.2%.
&#8220;The case for a Fed pause in December is getting stronger and Fed officials are communicating that they are open to it going into the next meeting,&#8221; Kathy Jones, chief fixed income strategist at Schwab, said in a recent note.
&#8220;It will come down to employment and inflation data.&#8221;
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Upcoming Economic Data
Friday's major economic updates include:
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<li>S&amp;P U.S. Services and Manufacturing Purchasing Manager's Index will be released at 9:45 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Consumer sentiment data will be released at 10 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Fed Gov. Michelle Bowman will speak at 6:15 p.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>The Gap Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>) stock surged 15% in premarket trading after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/42125007/gap-stock-soars-on-better-than-expected-q3-results-raised-fy-guidance-details">retailer raised its annual target</a> with a "strong" outlook for the holiday season.</li>
<li>MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) stock surged over 2% in premarket trading on Friday as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42130693/bitcoins-path-to-100k-inevitable-but-leverage-to-the-gills-warns-mike-novogratz-predicts-80k-correction-ahead">inched closer to the $100,000 mark</a>. Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) stock was also up over 0.5%.</li>
<li>Reddit Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>) stock <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42132644/reddit-falls-7-in-afterhours-as-advance-plans-stake-sale-technicals-show-strong-support-but-selling-pressure-persists-at-overbought-levels">fell over 7% in premarket trading</a> after the social media company amid Advance's stake sale announcement.</li>
<li>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) stock fell over 4.7% on Thursday after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) pushed forward with its demands for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42131274/why-googles-chrome-battle-isnt-just-about-search-gene-munster-calls-it-a-tough-day-for-big-tech-on-the-regulatory-front">Google to divest</a> the Chrome web browser.</li>
<li>Investors are awaiting earnings results from Destination XL Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DXLG#NASDAQ">DXLG</a>) and Global Blue Group Holding AG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GB#NYSE">GB</a>) today.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures rose in the early New York session, surging by 0.61% to hover around $70.54 per barrel.
The 10-year Treasury note yield eased to 4.396%.
Most of the major Asian markets ended in the green on Friday, but European markets were mixed in early trading.
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US Stocks Set To Open Lower On Friday As Investors Eye Cyclical Stocks: Trump's Treasury Pick In Focus, Expert Says Case For Fed Pause In December 'Getting Stronger'

Bitcoin&#8216;s (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) surge toward $100,000 could face a significant pullback due to excessive market leverage, Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd. CEO Mike Novogratz warned in a recent interview, even as the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/42127938/bitcoin-analyst-warns-of-4-6-flash-crashes-before-year-end-as-it-inches-closer-to-100k-thats-the-moment-altcoins-shoot-off">cryptocurrency continues setting new records</a>.
What Happened: The billionaire investor highlighted concerning levels of leverage in the crypto ecosystem. &#8220;There&#8217;s a ton of leverage in the system right now,&#8221; Novogratz <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPiWKHHiXyY">said</a> on CNBC. &#8220;The crypto community is levered to the gills, and so there will be a correction.&#8221;
While Novogratz maintains that Bitcoin reaching $100,000 is &#8220;inevitable&#8221; &#8211; with prices recently touching $99,000 &#8211; he projects a potential retreat to $80,000 during a correction phase. This would represent a 20% decline from the six-digit milestone.
The warning comes amid broader market developments, including MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), completing a $3 billion <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/11/42126020/whats-going-on-with-microstrategy-stock-after-the-bell">convertible note offering to acquire additional Bitcoin</a>. The company currently holds 331,200 Bitcoin which it purchased at an average price of $49,874 per coin.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42125642/bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-prepping-for-an-early-thanksgiving-btc-is-currently-less-than-one-eth-away-from-100000-says-trader">Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Prep For Early Thanksgiving: &#8216;BTC Is Currently (Less Than) One ETH Away From $100,000,&#8217; Says Trader</a>
Supporting Novogratz&#8217;s cautionary stance, cryptocurrency analyst Michaël van de Poppe forecasts &#8220;4-6 flash crashes&#8221; before year-end, with Bitcoin potentially <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/42127938/bitcoin-analyst-warns-of-4-6-flash-crashes-before-year-end-as-it-inches-closer-to-100k-thats-the-moment-altcoins-shoot-off">dropping 5-10% in single-day moves</a>. Alternative cryptocurrencies could see even steeper declines of 20-30%.
Why It Matters: Despite these concerns, Novogratz expressed optimism about crypto&#8217;s regulatory outlook under President-elect Donald Trump&#8216;s administration. &#8220;The entire cabinet almost owns bitcoin, and are proponents of digital assets,&#8221; he noted, suggesting a &#8220;paradigm shift&#8221; in cryptocurrency regulation.
The current crypto market surge has pushed total market capitalization to $3.3 trillion, with Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) trading at $3,359 and Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) reaching $262. Bitcoin currently trades at $98,563, maintaining its upward trajectory despite warnings of potential corrections.
&#8220;Normally you hit 100, you bounce off a bit,&#8221; Novogratz concluded while acknowledging the possibility of higher prices due to limited supply and strong demand, particularly from Middle Eastern investors and public equity markets.
Price Action: Bitcoin is currently trading at $99,138, up nearly 2.4% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Bitcoin's Path To $100K 'Inevitable' But Crypto Community Is 'Leveraged To The Gills,' Warns Galaxy's Mike Novogratz, Predicts Correction To $80K Ahead

Leading cryptocurrency analyst Michaël van de Poppe predicts several significant market corrections, even as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42125642/bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-prepping-for-an-early-thanksgiving-btc-is-currently-less-than-one-eth-away-from-100000-says-trader">trades near record highs at $98,192</a>.
What Happened: &#8220;Bitcoin is going to take liquidity on lower levels,&#8221; van de Poppe warned on X, forecasting &#8220;4-6 flash crashes&#8221; before year-end. These corrections could see Bitcoin drop 5-10% in a single day, while alternative cryptocurrencies might experience even steeper declines of 20-30%.
However, van de Poppe suggests these dramatic drops could present strategic entry points for investors. &#8220;After such a flash crash on Bitcoin, that&#8217;s the moment where Bitcoin consolidates, and altcoins shoot off,&#8221; he explained, describing the market&#8217;s rotation pattern.
Despite Bitcoin&#8217;s approach toward $100,000, market sentiment remains notably subdued compared to previous bull runs, suggesting potential volatility ahead as van de Poppe predicts. &#8220;Timing those flash crashes is hard, but they do happen,&#8221; he cautioned, advising investors to prepare for these market movements.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">FLASH CRASH! What do you mean? Well, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> is going to take liquidity on lower levels, it will. There will be crashes of 5-10% on a day.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Altcoins?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Altcoins</a> might fall 20-30%, which are the days you should activate your entries. However, after such a flash crash on Bitcoin, that&#39;s… <a href="https://t.co/DTbIcs4Kob">pic.twitter.com/DTbIcs4Kob</a>
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1859650485306916953?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2024</a></blockquote>
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See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42125642/bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-prepping-for-an-early-thanksgiving-btc-is-currently-less-than-one-eth-away-from-100000-says-trader">Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Prep For Early Thanksgiving: &#8216;BTC Is Currently (Less Than) One ETH Away From $100,000,&#8217; Says Trader</a>
Why It Matters: The warning comes amid a broader cryptocurrency market surge, with total market capitalization reaching $3.3 trillion. Major institutions continue showing confidence in the sector, exemplified by MicroStrategy Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) recent $3 billion <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/11/42126020/whats-going-on-with-microstrategy-stock-after-the-bell">convertible note offering to acquire additional Bitcoin</a>.
Supporting van de Poppe&#8217;s market rotation theory, other analysts including Milkybull project an upcoming &#8220;altseason&#8221; extending through March 2025. Technical indicators suggest alternative cryptocurrencies could see significant gains <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42030200/bitcoin-dominance-decline-expected-next-month-analyst-projects-altseason-to-peak-by-march-2025">following Bitcoin&#8217;s correction periods</a>.
Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) is trading at $3,324, up 7.71%, in the last 24 hours, while Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) reached $254.05, gaining 6.79%.
Bitcoin is currently trading at $98,407, up 3.65% in the last 24 hours.
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Bitcoin Analyst Warns Of '4-6 Flash Crashes' Before Year-End As It Inches Closer To $100K: That's The Moment Altcoins 'Shoot Off'

U.S. stocks could open on a negative note on Thursday after AI bellwether Nvidia Corp.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42107846/nvidia-slides-during-thursday-pre-market-despite-beating-q3-estimates-even-outstanding-isnt-enough-for-some-investors">guidance fell short</a> of some expectations. Futures of all three major indices were down as investors processed the AI giant's earnings.
Other chip makers like Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) also experienced pressure in premarket trading.
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In premarket trading on Thursday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 0.25% to $589 and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) declined 0.34% to $501.46, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Session:
The Dow Jones snapped its two-session losing streak this week to close 100 points higher on Wednesday, while the S&amp;P 500 eked a marginal gain to close in the green.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq, however, fell ahead of the volatility due to Nvidia's earnings after the bell.
Crude oil prices continued to rise amid growing tensions between Russia and Ukraine but remained under the $70 mark.
Treasury yields eased slightly as investors waited for further economic data.
On the economic data front, mortgage applications in the U.S. rose 1.7% from the previous week in the week ending Nov. 15, compared to a 0.5% gain in the prior period.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with healthcare, energy, and materials stocks recording the biggest gains on Wednesday.
However, consumer discretionary and financial stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
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<td>0.32%</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at Carson Group, maintained that despite the weakness in the markets currently, he remains optimistic about the potential of a continued bull run.
"Weakness right around now is perfectly normal. The good news is I wouldn&#8217;t give up on a late November rally."
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&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1859314388739686769?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 20, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Despite the volatile movement in Nvidia and other chipmaker stocks, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives maintained optimism about the AI giant's performance.
"The Godfather of AI Jensen and Nvidia delivered a massive beat and big things ahead for Blackwell," Ives said.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The Godfather of AI Jensen and Nvidia delivered a massive beat and big things ahead for Blackwell as we discussed into this big night for the tech world on <a href="https://twitter.com/SquawkStreet?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SquawkStreet</a> &#x1f3c6;&#x1f525;&#x1f37f;&#x1f402;&#x1f4fa;&#x1f3a4;&#x1f447; <a href="https://t.co/6ehn8D3Gs0">https://t.co/6ehn8D3Gs0</a>
&mdash; Dan Ives (@DivesTech) <a href="https://twitter.com/DivesTech/status/1859387551351546328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Nvidia <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/42099904/nvidia-beats-q3-revenue-eps-estimates-supply-constraints-ding-stock-huang-says-age-of-ai-is-in-full-steam">posted third-quarter revenue</a> of $35.1 billion, up 94% year-on-year, beating the Street consensus of $33.12 billion, according to data <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent112024&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">from Benzinga Pro</a>. This was the ninth straight quarter of Nvidia beating analyst estimates.
Tech bull Ives thinks that this is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/42102642/nvidia-delivered-jaw-dropping-q3-earnings-says-dan-ives-this-is-the-fourth-revolution-playing-out-in-front-of-our-eyes">the "fourth revolution"</a> in technology, and it could help the Nasdaq surge to 25,000.
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Upcoming Economic Data
Thursday's economic calendar includes the release of initial jobless claims data.
<ul>
<li>Initial jobless claims data will be released at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Philadelphia Fed manufacturing survey will be released at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack will speak at 8:45 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Existing home sales data and leading economic index will be released at 10 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid will speak at 1:10 p.m. ET.</li>
<li>Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr will speak at 4:40 p.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) shares fell 2.6% in premarket trading on Thursday after the company posted a quarter-on-quarter decline in gross margins.</li>
<li>Other chip stocks felt the pressure post-Nvidia earnings. Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) fell nearly 1%, while Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) was down 0.6%. Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) both fell 0.5% in premarket trading.</li>
<li>MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) stock surged over 10% on Wednesday and rose by another 11% in premarket trading on Thursday after Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42102366/bitcoin-taps-95k-ethereum-dogecoin-flat-as-trumps-crypto-policy-takes-shape-top-analyst-describes-btcs-path-to-135k">crossed the $95,000 mark</a>. Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) stock was also up over 3%.</li>
<li>Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>) shares rose over 21% in premarket trading after the company beat analyst expectations and revised its 2025 revenue outlook upwards.</li>
<li>Palo Alto Networks Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) stock fell over 4% in premarket trading after the company's third-quarter results.</li>
<li>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) stock was slightly down in premarket trading after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said the company needed to sell the Google Chrome browser to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/42105079/googles-unlawful-behavior-stifles-market-entry-for-rivals-doj-says-alphabet-must-sell-chrome-to-end-search-monopoly">end search monopoly</a>.</li>
<li>Investors are awaiting earnings results from Deere &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>), BJ&#8217;s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BJ#NYSE">BJ</a>), and Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>) today.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures surged in the early New York session, rising by 1.70% to hover around $69.92 per barrel.
The 10-year Treasury note yield edged lower to 4.394%.
Most of the major Asian markets ended in the red on Thursday, while European markets showed tentativeness in early trading.
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US Futures Head Lower As Nvidia Earnings Fail To Impress Investors: Expert Says Market Weakness Is 'Perfectly Normal,' But Late November Rally Is Still Possible

Bitcoin hit $95,000 for the first time ever, following reports of a cryptocurrency-focused role in the incoming Donald Trump administration.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>+2.73%</td>
<td>$94,794.86</td>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-0.98%</td>
<td>$3,083.96</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-0.87%</td>
<td>$0.3845</td>
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What Happened: The leading cryptocurrency briefly surpassed the never-seen-before level overnight on Wednesday before rebounding.
With the latest uptick, Bitcoin's weekly gains jumped to nearly 5%, while its market dominance reached 60%. Its returns for November have shot past 33% already, against the historical average of 45%.&nbsp;
On the contrary, Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, slid below $3,100. It was down over 3.5% over the week.
Bitcoin's rally followed reports of a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42098407/donald-trump-reportedly-eyeing-the-first-crypto-focused-role-in-the-white-house"> dedicated cryptocurrency role</a> in Trump's administration that would act as a bridge between the White House, Congress, and regulatory agencies like the SEC and CFTC.
Nearly $350 million in leveraged positions were liquidated from the cryptocurrency market in the last 24 hours, with long liquidations accounting for $241 million.
Bitcoin's Open Interest (OI) surged 6.52% in the last 24 hours, implying heightened speculative interest among derivatives traders.
Most of the new bets favored Bitcoin's price increase as the number of long positions increased vis-à-vis shorts, according to the Long/Shorts Ratio.
Market sentiment remained in the "Extreme Greed" zone, as per the Cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index.
Top Gainers (24-Hours)
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<td>Floki (FLOKI)</td>
<td>+14.94%</td>
<td>$0.0002822</td>
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<td>UNUS SED LEO (LEO)</td>
<td>+6.46%</td>
<td>$8.47</td>
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<td>Tezos (XTZ)</td>
<td>+5.35%</td>
<td>$1.08</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.12 trillion, following an increase of 1.32% in the last 24 hours.
Stocks traded mixed on Wednesday. The S&amp;P 500 ended the session flat, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite slid 0.11% to close at 18,966.14. The Dow Jones Industrial Average
The Nasdaq Composite lifted 195.66 points, or 1.04%, to end at 18,987.47. The S&amp;P 500 added 0.40% to close at 5,916.98. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was the outlier, surging 139.53 points, or 0.32%, to end at 43,408.47.
Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) shares finished 0.76% lower ahead of third-quarter earnings, which eventually turned out to be<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42099904/nvidia-q3-earnings-highlights"> better than expected</a>.
.See More: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-crypto-scanners">Best Cryptocurrency Scanners</a>
Analyst Notes: Noted cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez drew a parallel with Bitcoin's Dec. 2020 trajectory, observing a "nearly identical" Relative Strength Index (RSI).
"If true, BTC will go to $108,000, drop to $99,000, and bounce to $135,000," Martinez added.&nbsp;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> looks like it did in December 2020. Even the RSI is nearly identical. If true, <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> will go to $108,000, drop to $99,000, and bounce to $135,000! <a href="https://t.co/hsIBWBVGnl">pic.twitter.com/hsIBWBVGnl</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1859250153292538180?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 20, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Another widely-followed analyst, Rekt Capital, stated that Bitcoin dips from the previously broken resistance would mean a "post-breakout retest."
"These retests aren&#8217;t always necessary but BTC&#8217;s most recent downside wicking demonstrates that there is at least retesting intent in the price action," the analyst remarked.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BTC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BTC</a> Any dips into the previously broken Range High (red) would constitute a post-breakout retest These retests aren&#39;t always necessary but BTC&#39;s most recent downside wicking demonstrates that there is at least retesting intent in the price action<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Crypto?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Crypto</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://t.co/r9YbUIg79C">https://t.co/r9YbUIg79C</a> <a href="https://t.co/uLIY7yXynz">pic.twitter.com/uLIY7yXynz</a>
&mdash; Rekt Capital (@rektcapital) <a href="https://twitter.com/rektcapital/status/1859316012228710472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 20, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin Hits $95K For The First Time Ever, Ethereum, Dogecoin Flat As Trump's Crypto Policy Takes Shape: Top Analyst Describes BTC's Path To $135K

U.S. stocks could open on a tentative note on Wednesday amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/42064198/putin-revises-nuclear-doctrine-for-broader-strikes-after-us-backed-ukrainian-attack-markets-drop-bonds-gain">simmering geopolitical tensions</a>. Futures of all three major indices were marginally up as investors weighed escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, and earnings from AI bellwether Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>).
U.S. equity markets have had a mixed week so far, with the Dow Jones facing pressure even as the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq witnessed sideway movements.
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>0.11%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.12%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.19%</td>
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<td>R2K</td>
<td>-0.09%</td>
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In premarket trading on Wednesday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.13% to $591.05 and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) gained 0.10% to $503.96, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Session:
Markets had a second consecutive mixed session, with the Dow Jones closing lower by 0.3% while the S&amp;P 500 edged up. The Nasdaq gained over 1% in the run-up to Nvidia's earnings.
Crude oil prices continued to gain as Russia-Ukraine tensions escalated.
This geopolitical anxiety rubbed off on treasury yields as well, which edged up.
On the economic data front, housing starts in the U.S. declined by 3.1% to 1.311 million in October versus a revised 1.353 million in the previous month. U.S. building permits declined by 0.6% to an annual rate of 1.416 million in October.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with energy, communication services, and consumer discretionary stocks recording the biggest gains on Monday.
However, industrial stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
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<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>1.04%</td>
<td>18,987.47</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.40%</td>
<td>5,916.98</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.28%</td>
<td>43,268.94</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>0.80%</td>
<td>2,324.83</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
Wedbush's Dan Ives expressed upbeat sentiment about Nvidia's earnings, saying that the AI giant could deliver earnings beat and raise guidance as well.
"We expect a drop the mic performance from Nvidia tomorrow night as Godfather of AI Jensen &amp; Co. are the only game in town with $1 trillion of AI Cap-Ex on the way with Nvidia&#8217;s GPUs the new oil and gold in this world."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">We expect a drop the mic performance from Nvidia tomorrow night as Godfather of AI Jensen &amp; Co. are the only game in town with $1 trillion of AI Cap-Ex on the way with Nvidia&#39;s GPUs the new oil and gold in this world. We believe $2 billion beat/$2 billion guide higher&#x1f525;&#x1f3c6;&#x1f402;&#x1f37f;
&mdash; Dan Ives (@DivesTech) <a href="https://twitter.com/DivesTech/status/1858854901801009208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
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While there is optimism among analysts about Nvidia and other AI stocks, the European Central Bank expressed caution about the possibility of an "AI bubble."
&#8220;This concentration among a few large firms raises concerns over the possibility of an AI-related asset price bubble,&#8221; the ECB said in its latest Financial Stability Review, underscoring the increasing dependence of the equity markets on select companies.
This could also be a cause of concern for equity markets beyond the U.S., noted the ECB.
"Also, in a context of deeply integrated global equity markets, it points to the risk of adverse global spillovers, should earnings expectations for these firms be disappointed."
Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at Carson Group, on the other hand, remained optimistic about equity markets.
"Stocks historically do better in years 1 and 2 of a President who was re-elected vs a new President in office."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Stocks historically do better in years 1 and 2 of a President who was re-elected vs a new President in office. <a href="https://t.co/ndj0ZbE4jp">pic.twitter.com/ndj0ZbE4jp</a>
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1858973644086772112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
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"We are in the third year of this bull market and it is worth noting these years can be on the weaker side of things. Good news is if the bull continues (as we expect) years 4-6 are all quite strong," he added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">We are in the third year of this bull market and it is worth noting these years can be on the weaker side of things. Good news is if the bull continues (as we expect) years 4-6 are all quite strong. <a href="https://t.co/HW2PqVo9QU">pic.twitter.com/HW2PqVo9QU</a>
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1858966050886611130?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Upcoming Economic Data
Wednesday's economic calendar is fairly light.
<ul>
<li>Fed Gov. Lisa Cooks will speak at 11 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Fed Gov. Michelle Bowman will speak at 12:15 p.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) stock edged up 0.3% in premarket trading on Monday after gaining 4.9% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) stock surged nearly 12% on Tuesday and gained another 2.7% in premarket trading on Wednesday after Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) continued to chalk gains.</li>
<li>Comcast Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>) is expected to spin off its TV cable channels into separate publicly traded companies. Its stock rose 2.4% in premarket trading.</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) stock fell over 4% in premarket trading after surging more than 31% on Tuesday after appointing a new auditor and submitting a plan to comply with the Nasdaq's listing requirements.</li>
<li>Nio Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) was down by 1.5% in premarket trading after the Chinese EV player reported widening losses due to intense competition.</li>
<li>Target Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) fell over 18% in premarket trading after the company posted $1.85 earnings per share in the third quarter, well below Street expectations of $2.30.</li>
<li>Investors are awaiting earnings results from Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) today. Palo Alto Networks Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>), Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>), and The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>) today.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures surged in the early New York session, rising by 0.53% to hover around $69.61 per barrel.
The 10-year Treasury note yield increased to 4.426%.
Major Asian markets ended mixed on Wednesday, while European markets witnessed sideways movement in early trading.
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CMCSA

SMCI

US Stocks Poised For Tentative Start As Geopolitical Tensions, Nvidia Earnings Keep Investors Cautious: Tech Bull Expects AI Bellwether To Deliver 'Drop The Mic Performance'

MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) co-founder Michael Saylor said that Warren Buffett&#8217;s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) was destroying billions of dollars in capital by not utilizing the huge hordes of cash at their disposal to invest in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>).
What Happened: During a podcast with Patrick Bet-David, Saylor drew attention to the company&#8217;s massive <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41944639/warren-buffett-breaks-6-year-streak-of-berkshire-hathaway-stock-buybacks-say-its-too-expensive">$325 billion cash stockpile</a>.
&#8220;That $320 billion.. that is destroying $32 billion a year. They are destroying $3 billion a month in capital because they&#8217;re generating a 3% after-tax yield at best, and the cost of capital is 15%. So take 12% negative real yield,&#8221; Saylor said.
Having said that, Saylor expressed confidence in getting Warren Buffett to invest in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>).
&#8220;I&#8217;d want to bet you that if I had an hour alone with Buffett in a calm environment, I&#8217;d walk out and he would say this Bitcoin thing is a pretty good idea.&#8221;
Saylor was optimistic that Buffett would have wanted to buy Bitcoin after the interaction and would come out saying that the late Charlie Munger would have liked the idea.
On being asked why he hasn&#8217;t reached out to the Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) CEO yet, Saylor emphasized that people need to feel the necessity to understand Bitcoin and be open to a paradigm shift.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">&quot;Burning $3 Billion A Month!&quot; &#8211; Michael Saylor WARNS Warren Buffett About Bitcoin's Potential<a href="https://twitter.com/patrickbetdavid?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@patrickbetdavid</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/saylor?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@saylor</a> <a href="https://t.co/KQErEnS0c2">pic.twitter.com/KQErEnS0c2</a>
&mdash; PBD Podcast (@PBDsPodcast) <a href="https://twitter.com/PBDsPodcast/status/1858895510385684563?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
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&#8220;It&#8217;s like people with a strong corporate view and a strong conviction of their company don&#8217;t have an open mind to a profound paradigm shift. They don&#8217;t want to embrace that idea,&#8221; the Bitcoin bull said.
Saylor also expressed his willingness to meet anyone with billions of cash that&#8217;s losing value to convince them to switch to the Bitcoin standard.
See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42082077/if-you-bought-bitcoin-at-387-a-decade-ago-you-would-now-have-more-than-2x-the-average-us-retirement-savings">If You Bought Bitcoin At $387 A Decade Ago, You Would Now Have More Than 2X The Average US Retirement Savings</a>
Why It Matters: While Saylor was optimistic, 94-year-old Buffett&#8217;s unhinged views on Bitcoin inspire little hope.
In a 2018 interview with Yahoo! Finance, Buffett <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/03/38005453/despite-warren-buffetts-warnings-calling-bitcoin-rat-poison-berkshire-hathaway-continues-p">famously said</a>, &#8220;If you buy something like Bitcoin or some cryptocurrency, you don't really have anything that has produced anything. You're just hoping the next guy pays more.&#8221;&nbsp;
He went a step ahead and deemed the apex cryptocurrency<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41319774/if-you-invested-1-000-in-bitcoin-when-warren-buffett-called-it-rat-poison-squared-heres-ho"> &#8220;rat poison squared&#8221;</a> during a CNBC interview some months down the line.
Meanwhile, Saylor continues to promote the virtues of Bitcoin to investors and corporations. He recently revealed that he would give a three-minute presentation to Microsoft&#8217;s board of directors to make a case for Bitcoin investment.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $93,354.74, up 1.70% in the last 24 hours, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. Shares of MicroStrategy were up 3.13% in pre-market trading.
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MSFT

Warren Buffett 'Destroying $3B A Month' Of Berkshire Capital By Not Investing In Bitcoin, Says MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor

Leading cryptocurrencies rose Tuesday with the successful debut of spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) options.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>+1.46%</td>
<td>$92,264.28</td>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-1.96%</td>
<td>$3,112.15</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>+4.77%</td>
<td>$0.3875</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin recorded a new all-time high after breaching $94,000. The rally came after Nasdaq listed options for BlackRock&#8217;s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>) for the first time, giving a fillip to institutional adoption of the world's largest cryptocurrency.
Robert Mitchnick, BlackRock's head of digital assets, told a panel at the Benzinga <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/digital-assets">Future of Digital Assets </a>conference that the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/events/24/11/42078359/blackrocks-head-of-digital-assets-says-ibit-spot-bitcoin-etf-options-blow-past-1-billion-in-trading-volume">options trading volume breached the 1 billion mark</a> on its first day.
Ethereum wiggled in the $3,100 zone throughout the day. Over the last week, the asset lost nearly 5% of its value, while Bitcoin gained 4.59%.
Total cryptocurrency liquidations reached $293 million in the last 24 hours, with $183 million in bullish bets getting evaporated. .&nbsp;
Bitcoin's Open Interest (OI) increased by 2.54% in the last 24 hours, indicating opening of new derivatives.&nbsp;
Most of the new positions bet against Bitcoin's price rise, as Long/Shorts Ratio fell sharply below 1 in the last 24 hours.
The euphoria ebbed considerably, as the reading on the Cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index dropped from 90 to 83.&nbsp;
Top Gainers (24-Hours)
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<td>Cronos (CRO)</td>
<td>+10.25%</td>
<td>$0.1855</td>
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<td>Kaia (KAIA)</td>
<td>+8.04%</td>
<td>$0.1481</td>
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<td>Goatseus Maximus (GOAT)</td>
<td>+7.70%</td>
<td>$1.13</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.08 trillion, growing by 0.43% in the last 24 hours.
Tech-related stocks moved up Tuesday, bolstered by Nvidia Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) rally.
The Nasdaq Composite lifted 195.66 points, or 1.04%, to end at 18,987.47. The S&amp;P 500 added 0.40% to close at 5,916.98. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average recorded a second straight day of decline, closing 0.28% lower at 43,268.94.
Shares of Nvidia jumped 4.89% ahead of the company's highly-anticipated third-quarter earnings report on Wednesday.
Oil prices rose slightly after Ukraine used American-made long-range ATACMS <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/42064198/putin-revises-nuclear-doctrine-for-broader-strikes-after-us-backed-ukrainian-attack-markets-drop-bonds-gain">missiles to hit Russia</a>. The U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) traded at $69.53 a barrel, up 0.22%.
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Analyst Notes: Popular on-chain analytics firm Santiment noted lower enthusiasm on social media despite Bitcoin smashing past $94,000.
"The lack of euphoria is an encouraging sign, as FOMO typically leads to corrections," it added.
Santiment stated that as long as retail investors were quiet, whales can pump the market with minimal pushback.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">&#x1f4ca; Bitcoin&#39;s new all-time high now sits at $94,002, and the commentary across social media could be described as luke-warm at best. The lack of euphoria is an encouraging sign, as FOMO typically leads to corrections. As long as there is retail trader disbelief, whales can… <a href="https://t.co/PovcZidNcp">pic.twitter.com/PovcZidNcp</a>
&mdash; Santiment (@santimentfeed) <a href="https://twitter.com/santimentfeed/status/1858980865163796813?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Widely-followed cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez raised the possibility of Ethereum outperforming Bitcoin in the days ahead.&nbsp;
"That hasn't happened yet in the current cycle, but it is certainly on the horizon. As ETH lags behind, there is an opportunity here to buy before it outperforms," the analyst added.&nbsp;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Every market cycle has experienced a phase where <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ethereum?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ethereum</a> outperforms <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a>. That hasn't happened yet in the current cycle, but it is certainly on the horizon. As <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> lags behind, there is an opportunity here to buy before it outperforms.<a href="https://t.co/q3yTrkgHuz">https://t.co/q3yTrkgHuz</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1859014181334425660?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
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In terms of price action, Martinez predicted that the second-largest cryptocurrency will reach the middle and upper boundaries of the ascending parallel channel, at $4,000 and $6,000, respectively.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">So, where is <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ethereum?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ethereum</a> going next? Well, the formation of an ascending parallel channel suggests <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> will test the middle and upper boundary, sitting at $4,000 and $6,000, respectively.<a href="https://t.co/mkpxAeXtXq">https://t.co/mkpxAeXtXq</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1859014190410985544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
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IBIT

Bitcoin, Dogecoin Gain, Ethereum Drops As BlackRock's ETF Options Volume Breaches $1B On Debut: Analyst Flags 'Opportunity' To Buy ETH Before It Outperforms BTC

Leading cryptocurrencies inched higher Monday, coinciding with a surge in tech stocks.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>+0.60%</td>
<td>$91,007.28</td>
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<td>+1.49%</td>
<td>$3,158.99</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>+2.23%</td>
<td>$0.3725</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin exhibited choppy movement, oscillating between $92,000 and $89,000. The leading cryptocurrency has lost momentum since smashing past $93,000 last week.&nbsp;
Ethereum moved slightly northward, reaching an intraday high of $3,225 before rapidly retreating to $3,150.
In the past 24 hours, 114,745 traders were liquidated, with the total liquidations at $329.61 million. Over $200 million in upside bets was wiped out.&nbsp;
The Open Interest (OI) in Bitcoin futures rose 2% in the last 24 hours, suggesting sustained speculative interest.
The number of traders holding Bitcoin long positions climbed considerably over the previous 24 hours, signaling expectations that the rally will resume.
The "Extreme Greed" sentiment increased to 90, as per the Cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index.
Top Gainers (24-Hours)
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<td>Hedera (HBR)</td>
<td>+40.64%</td>
<td>$0.1395</td>
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<td>Tezos (XTZ)</td>
<td>+40.27%</td>
<td>$1.13</td>
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<td>Akash Network (AKT)</td>
<td>+38.64%</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.08 trillion, rising 1.84% in the last 24 hours.
The Nasdaq Composite, the barometer of tech stocks, popped 111.68 points, or 0.60%, to end at 18,791.81. The S&amp;P 500 gained 0.39% to close at 5,893.62, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 0.13% lower at 43,389.60.
The tech rally was driven by a 5.62% jump in shares of EV juggernaut Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) on reports suggesting that the upcoming regulatory framework under Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/42028797/tesla-soars-over-5-in-overnight-trading-as-trump-administration-reportedly-seeks-to-ease-fsd-norms">might ease mandates</a> for self-driving vehicles.
Additionally, investors were geared up for AI behemoth Nvidia Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/42048963/why-nvidia-earnings-may-trigger-massive-sp-500-volatility">earnings report</a> on Wednesday.
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Analyst Notes: Popular cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez used historical trajectories to project Bitcoin's next moves before a significant correction.&nbsp;
"During the 2017 bull market, Bitcoin surged 156% past its previous all-time high before the first major correction of -39%. In 2020, BTC rose 121% before a -32% correction," Martinez stated.&nbsp;
Should history repeat, Bitcoin could reach $138,000 before its "first major pullback," the analyst added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">During the 2017 bull market, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> surged 156% past its previous all-time high before the first major correction of -39%. In 2020, <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> rose 121% before a -32% correction. If history repeats, <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> could reach at least $138,000 before experiencing the first major pullback. <a href="https://t.co/eM3kLt6DA9">pic.twitter.com/eM3kLt6DA9</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1858654419602297074?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Popular on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant said that Bitcoin has "room" for further growth based on the reading of the Short Term Holders SOPR indicator.
The SOPR, combined with the 30-day moving average (30d MA), revealed that short-term holders are taking moderate profits, with no signs of excessive euphoria.
"Currently, the indicator remains in the middle region, far from the Extreme Greed range, suggesting that the asset still has room to continue rising before reaching a possible market top," CryptoQuant noted.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">SOPR: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> still has room to rise "Indicator remains in the middle region, far from the Extreme Greed range, suggesting that the asset still has room to continue rising before reaching a possible market top." – By <a href="https://twitter.com/gaah_im?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gaah_im</a> Link &#x1f447;<a href="https://t.co/XvSKZ9xXIY">https://t.co/XvSKZ9xXIY</a> <a href="https://t.co/WTIHMbp1Rm">pic.twitter.com/WTIHMbp1Rm</a>
&mdash; CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) <a href="https://twitter.com/cryptoquant_com/status/1858582176499200007?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Rise Amid Tesla-Fueled Tech Stocks Rally: Popular Analyst Says BTC Could Reach $138K Before 'Major Pullback'

Cryptocurrency analysts are forecasting a significant shift in market dynamics, suggesting Bitcoin&#8216;s (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) recent dominance could decline in favor of alternative <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42028334/bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-slip-as-feds-hawkish-stance-tempers-rally-analyst-expects-btc-to-reach-100k-before-new-year">cryptocurrencies by the end of this month</a>.
What Happened: Leading cryptocurrency trader Milkybull predicts a &#8220;violent decline&#8221; in Bitcoin&#8217;s market dominance next month, projecting an &#8220;altseason&#8221; that could extend through March. &#8220;It&#8217;s going to get wild for the next few months,&#8221; Milkybull posted on X, formerly Twitter.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Bitcoin dominance violent declines begin next month. This perfectly coincides with our previous projection that <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ALTSEASON?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ALTSEASON</a> will begin late this month and end in March 2025. It&#39;s going to get wild for the next few months. <a href="https://t.co/j2qMKexeXU">pic.twitter.com/j2qMKexeXU</a>
&mdash; Mikybull &#x1f402;Crypto (@MikybullCrypto) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikybullCrypto/status/1858083910183419915?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Technical analyst Ash Crypto echoed similar sentiments, citing that the altcoin market cap&#8217;s two-week MACD indicator approaches a &#8220;golden cross,&#8221; a pattern not seen since 2023. &#8220;Last time it happened, altcoin market cap pumped 300%,&#8221; Ash noted, predicting &#8220;the biggest altseason&#8221; within 4-6 weeks.
The MACD, or Moving Average Convergence/Divergence indicator, is a technical indicator that is used to trade based on trends.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">THE BIGGEST ALTSEASON WILL START WITHIN 4-6 WEEKS &#x1f6a8; ALTCOIN MCAP 2W MACD IS APPROACHING A GOLDEN CROSS FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2023 LAST TIME IT HAPPENED, ALTCOIN MCAP PUMPED 300% BE READY FOR A 100X ALTSEASON <a href="https://t.co/OV6RiHhhlD">pic.twitter.com/OV6RiHhhlD</a>
&mdash; Ash Crypto (@Ashcryptoreal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ashcryptoreal/status/1858088960876036531?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Altcoin Season occurs when 75% of alternative cryptocurrencies outperform Bitcoin. Several major altcoins have already shown momentum, with Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), Cardano (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ada/usd">ADA</a>), Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>), Ripple (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>), Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>), and Polkadot (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/dot/usd">DOT</a>) each gaining over 10% in the past week.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin continues its strong performance, trading at $91,648.28, marking a 34% increase over the past month. However, analysts suggest this growth might temporarily <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42028334/bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-slip-as-feds-hawkish-stance-tempers-rally-analyst-expects-btc-to-reach-100k-before-new-year">slow as investors rotate into altcoins</a>.
The timing of these predictions coincides with Bitcoin&#8217;s recent all-time highs and the growing institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies, particularly following the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in January.
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Disclaimer:&nbsp;This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.

$ADA

$DOT

$XRP

Bitcoin Dominance Decline Expected Next Month, Analyst Projects 'Altseason' To Peak By March 2025

Global investment banks revealed significant positions held in cryptocurrency-related exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) stock MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), according to their latest 13F filings with the SEC.
JPMorgan Chase
JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co., the world&#8217;s largest bank by market capitalization, made sizable investments in Bitcoin and Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) ETFs for the quarter ending Sept. 30.
The bank purchased 387 shares, worth $13,982, of iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>) after offloading them all in the last quarter.
JPMorgan also reallocated to Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FBTC#BATS">FBTC</a>), bagging 213 shares worth $11,877. Overall, the banking giant's Bitcoin ETF exposure reached nearly $65,000.
JPMorgan tapped into the Ethereum ETFs for the first time, with sizable investments in Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETHE#NYSE">ETHE</a>) and its miniature version, Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETH#NYSE">ETH</a>). Together, its stake in the two funds amounted to roughly $30,700.
The bid to increase cryptocurrency exposure caused JPMorgan to boost its MicroStrategy portfolio by 12.5% to 660,693 at the end of Q3, worth $111.39 million.&nbsp;
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Goldman Sachs
Another Wall Street giant, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), reported its 13F filing last week.
The bank <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42010782/goldman-sachs-expands-bitcoin-etf-holdings-to-710-million">disclosed </a>$710 million invested across multiple Bitcoin ETFs, with a stake of 12.7 million shares valued at $461 million in IBIT.&nbsp;
These investments solidified Goldman&#8217;s position as the second-largest holder of IBIT, now the world's biggest Bitcoin investment fund, with assets worth $42.89 billion as of this writing.&nbsp;
Goldman Sachs holds $25.16 million in Ethereum ETFs, split between Grayscale&#8217;s Mini Trust and Fidelity&#8217;s Ethereum Fund (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FETH#BATS">FETH</a>).
Interestingly, the banking juggernaut liquidated around 534,894 shares of MicroStrategy in Q3, reducing its stake to $140.44 million.
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) downsized its Bitcoin ETF portfolio to $183.39 million, from $203 million in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/08/40410418/goldman-sachs-makes-blockbuster-debut-adds-over-400m-in-bitcoin-etf-position-in-q2-as-morg">last quarter.</a> 
The outflows were primarily driven by the selling of 449,802 IBIT shares.
Additionally, Morgan Stanley invested in Ethereum ETFs, primarily through a stake in iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETHA#NASDAQ">ETHA</a>).
Meanwhile, its MicroStrategy position jumped 22.6% to 9,595,008 shares worth $1.61 billion. 
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FETH

Wall Street's Banking Giants Load Up On Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs: Here's What JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs And Morgan Stanley Hold

Leading cryptocurrencies dipped on Sunday as investors reduced their risk-taking appetite amid the Federal Reserve's cautious stance on rate cuts.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>-0.76%</td>
<td>$90,085.28</td>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-0.88%</td>
<td>$3,119.31</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-1.12%</td>
<td>$0.3621</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin rose above $91,000 early morning hours but lost steam and retreated below $89,000 by evening. Dip-buying eventually boosted it over $90,000.
Ethereum followed a similar trajectory, plummeting to $3,040 from an intraday high of $3,160, only to recover to $3,110 overnight.
Total cryptocurrency liquidations hit $373 million in the last 24 hours, with bullish leveraged positions losing over $258 million.
The Open Interest (OI) in Bitcoin futures rose 0.78% in the last 24 hours.
Bitcoin's funding rates across major cryptocurrency exchanges continued to be positive, indicating dominance of longs.
The "Extreme Greed" sentiment weakened sharply from 90 to 83 due to the corrective action, reading from the Cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index showed.
Top Gainers (24-Hours)
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<td>MANTRA (OM)</td>
<td>+50.55%</td>
<td>$4.13</td>
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<td>Raydium (RAY)</td>
<td>+19.43%</td>
<td>$5.83</td>
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<td>Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT)</td>
<td>+12.22%</td>
<td>$1.88</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.01 trillion, declining 1.25% in the last 24 hours.
Stock futures edged marginally higher Sunday night. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures rose 10 points, or 0.02%, as of 7:45 p.m. EDT.&nbsp; Futures tied to the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.20%, while Nasdaq 100 Futures added 0.47%.
The three benchmark averages witnessed sell-offs last week after the Fed's Jerome Powell's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/treasuries/24/11/41993899/powells-hawkish-remarks-shake-markets-stocks-fall-dollar-rockets-bitcoin-dips">hawkish tone</a> cast doubts about December's interest rate cuts.
Investors <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">priced </a>in a 62% chance of a 25 basis-point cut as per the CME FedWatch tool, down from 64.6% a week before.
See More: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-crypto-scanners">Best Cryptocurrency Scanners</a>
Analyst Notes: Popular cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez stated that a daily close for Bitcoin above $91,000 would negate his previous bearish prediction and propel the cryptocurrency to $100,680.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Finally, I believe a sustained daily close above $91,900 will invalidate this bearish <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> outlook and trigger a breakout to $100,680! <a href="https://t.co/eau2mCe0wY">https://t.co/eau2mCe0wY</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1858234742224937337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2024</a></blockquote>
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In the case of Bitcoin retrace, Martinez flagged $85,800 &#8211; $83,250 and $75,520 &#8211; $72,880 as important support levels to keep track of.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">In the event of a <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> price correction, the key support walls to watch are $85,800 &#8211; $83,250 as well as $75,520 &#8211; $72,880. <a href="https://t.co/j0rTqnKLqT">https://t.co/j0rTqnKLqT</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1858234736910684601?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Michaël van de Poppe, another widely-followed cryptocurrency researcher, said he was buying Bitcoin and Ethereum dips amid growing volatility.
"Expect that we&#8217;ll see $100K per Bitcoin before 1st of January 2025," he added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Outside of my <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Altcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Altcoin</a> portfolio, it&#39;s time to be trading actively again. The volatility is going up on everything. Buying the dips on <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a>. Expect that we&#39;ll see $100K per Bitcoin before 1st of January 2025.
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1858235515029291124?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Slip As Fed's Hawkish Stance Tempers Rally: Analyst Expects BTC To Reach $100K Before New Year

Benzinga examined the prospects for<a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas"> many investors&#8217; favorite stocks</a> over the last week — here&#8217;s a look at some of our top stories.
The major indexes, which had been climbing following Trump&#8217;s election victory, lost momentum this week, with the S&amp;P 500 down 2.1%, the Nasdaq dropping 3.2%, and the Dow shedding 1.2%. 
October consumer inflation matched expectations, but producer inflation exceeded forecasts, sparking concerns about the sustainability of disinflation as the year closes. 
Investor sentiment weakened further after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made unexpectedly hawkish comments, emphasizing the Fed&#8217;s cautious approach and lack of urgency to reduce interest rates. As a result, market expectations for a December rate cut have significantly decreased, leaving traders uncertain <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/24/11/42018463/trumps-post-election-rally-fades-dollar-surges-to-over-1-year-highs-powell-puts-december-interest-rate-cut-into-question-this-week-in-the-market">about the Fed's next steps.</a>
Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week&#8217;s most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Bulls</h3>
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41988194/trump-plans-to-erase-ev-tax-credit-analyst-says-its-net-bullish-calls-sell-off-wrong-knee-jerk-reaction">Trump Plans To Erase EV Tax Credit: Tesla Analyst Says It&#8217;s &#8216;Net Bullish,&#8217; Calls Sell-Off &#8216;Wrong Knee-Jerk Reaction&#8217;</a>,&#8221; by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/adam-eckert">Adam Eckert</a>, discusses Donald Trump&#8217;s plan to end the $7,500 EV tax credit, which initially caused a sell-off in Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) shares. However, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives sees it as a &#8220;net bullish&#8221; move for Tesla long-term, with minimal impact due to the company's strong market position.
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/41897397/bitcoin-to-peak-between-100k-150k-solana-to-top-600-this-cycle-say-hedge-funds-vcs">Bitcoin To Peak Between $100K-150K, Solana To Top $600 This Cycle, Say Hedge Funds, VCs</a>,&#8221; by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/aniket-verma">Aniket Verma</a> reveals predictions from venture capital and hedge fund managers that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) could peak at $150,000 and Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) at $600 this bull cycle, reflecting tempered optimism amid recent market volatility.
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/11/42015289/disney-q4-report-had-a-lot-to-like-analyst-calls-it-a-high-quality-profit-growth-performer">Disney Q4 Earnings Show &#8216;A Lot To Like&#8217;: Analyst Calls It &#8216;High-Quality&#8217; Profit Growth Performer</a>,&#8221; by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/chris-katje">Chris Katje</a>, highlights The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) exceeding Q4 direct-to-consumer profit estimates and unveiling multi-year guidance, prompting analysts like Guggenheim&#8217;s Michael Morris to raise price targets, citing double-digit EPS growth expected by 2026.
For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/24/11/41884655/bank-of-america-predicts-positive-stock-re-rating-for-wells-fargo-after-asset-cap-removal">Bank Of America Predicts Positive Stock Re-Rating For Wells Fargo After Asset Cap Removal</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41890600/anthony-scaramucci-optimistic-of-a-us-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-trumps-victory-accelerated-the-cycle">Anthony Scaramucci Optimistic On US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: &#8216;Trump&#8217;s Victory Accelerated The Cycle&#8217;</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41991912/sam-altman-backed-oklo-reports-q3-earnings-momentum-is-building-every-week">Sam Altman-Backed Oklo Reports Q3 Earnings: &#8216;Momentum Is Building Every Week&#8217;</a>
The Bears
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41932146/spirit-airlines-shares-plunge-nearly-63-after-hours-as-it-delays-q3-results-mulls-equity-cancellation">Spirit Airlines Nears Bankruptcy, Creditors May Approve Equity &#8216;Cancellation:&#8217; Here&#8217;s What It Means For Investors As Shares Fall With A Thud</a>,&#8221; by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/rishabhmishra-benzinga-com">Rishabh Mishra</a>, details Spirit Airlines Inc.&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVE#NYSE">SAVE</a>) 63% share plunge after delaying Q3 earnings and entering restructuring talks, potentially canceling existing equity. 
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/specialty-etfs/24/11/41888750/gold-etf-hit-with-1-billion-outflow-investors-dump-safe-haven-asset-after-trump-win">Gold ETF Hit With $1 Billion Outflow: Investors Dump Safe Haven Asset After Trump Win</a>,&#8221; by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/piero-cingari">Piero Cingari</a>, highlights a $1 billion outflow from SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) as investors shift from gold, citing expectations of a stronger dollar and economic growth under Donald Trump&#8217;s re-election, while Bitcoin gains popularity as &#8220;digital gold.&#8221;
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41986341/what-is-plug-powers-future-analysts-warn-of-cash-crunch-and-slow-hydrogen-market-growth">What Is Plug Power&#8217;s Future? Analysts Warn Of Cash Crunch And Slow Hydrogen Market Growth</a>,&#8221; by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/lekha-gupta">Lekha Gupta</a>, highlights concerns over Plug Power Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLUG#NASDAQ">PLUG</a>) high cash burn and weak Q3 results, with analysts forecasting revenue below estimates for 2024 and 2025, despite potential DOE loan support and European hydrogen project backing.
For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41880110/solar-renewables-stocks-crash-after-trump-win-should-you-buy-now-at-cheap-valuations">Solar, Renewables Stocks Crash After Trump Win: Should You Buy Now At Cheap Valuations?</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/11/41902202/trumps-china-hawks-rumored-for-top-roles-yuan-hits-3-month-low">Chinese Currency Hits 3-Month Low: Trump&#8217;s Anti-China Cabinet Appointments Rattle Investors</a>
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Benzinga Bulls And Bears: Tesla, Disney, Gold — And Hedge Funds Project Bitcoin To Hit $100K-$150K

Cryptocurrency enthusiasts are closely watching as both Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) near critical buying levels, according to renowned analyst Michael van de Poppe.
What Happened: Van de Poppe has identified that Bitcoin and Ethereum are approaching levels where purchasing on dips could prove beneficial.
Van de Poppe stressed the significance of &#8220;dip buying&#8221; for Bitcoin, which is currently trading at $89,250. He pointed out that Bitcoin is nearing its first major point of interest for traders.
Meanwhile, Ethereum, priced at $3,040, is also nearing an optimal entry point.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Dip buying, that&#39;s what we want with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a>. Getting close to the first point of interest, and, in the meantime, <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> is getting close towards an optimal entry as well. <a href="https://t.co/H5jEp4QHZA">pic.twitter.com/H5jEp4QHZA</a>
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1857340263305281936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 15, 2024</a></blockquote>
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"Dip buying, that's what we want with Bitcoin. Getting close to the first point of interest, and, in the meantime, ETH is getting close towards an optimal entry as well."
"The general plan for the upcoming period is to buy the dip."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The general plan for the upcoming period is to: &#8211; Buy the Dip. It&#39;s as easy as it is. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Altcoins?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Altcoins</a> are likely breaking out left and right in the upcoming weeks and you&#39;d want to maximize that through buying those 20-50% dips.
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1857128111865045060?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The analyst also highlighted opportunities in other altcoins, advising traders to watch for entry points in these digital assets in the coming weeks.
Van de Poppe&#8217;s strategy for the near future involves buying dips, with altcoins expected to see significant breakouts.
He recommended maximizing potential gains by purchasing altcoins during 20-50% dips, allowing traders to capitalize on anticipated market movements in the cryptocurrency sector.
Why It Matters: The cryptocurrency market has been experiencing fluctuations, with recent events adding complexity to the trading landscape. Earlier this week, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/11/41998395/bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-take-a-u-turn-as-jerome-powells-statements-dampen-rate-cut-expectations-analytics-firm-explains-why-btc-bull-market-has-not-yet-ended">Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell&#8217;s remarks</a> dampened hopes for rate cuts, causing Bitcoin to dip below $88,000 after initially surpassing $91,000. Ethereum also saw a decline, dropping from $3,240 to $3,040.
Despite these setbacks, optimism remains. On November 15, Ark Invest's Cathie Wood projected Bitcoin&#8217;s price <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42019038/bitcoin-to-hit-up-to-1-5-million-by-2030-says-cathie-wood">could reach up to $1.5 million</a> by 2030, citing regulatory relief and growing institutional interest.
Additionally, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/41930918/trumps-high-inflation-regime-will-weaken-the-dollar-and-push-bitcoin-to-1m-says-arthur-hayes-get-long-and-stay-long">Arthur Hayes</a> suggested that policies under President-elect Donald Trump might weaken the dollar, boosting Bitcoin&#8217;s value.
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Michael Van De Poppe Says Bitcoin, Ethereum And Altcoins Close To The Point Where Investors Can 'Buy The Dip'

Benzinga readers see more gains for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) after the leading cryptocurrency passed multiple <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/41778425/bitcoins-all-time-high-a-groundbreaking-milestone-and-strong-post-election-rally-coming-ex">new all-time highs</a> after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/41770352/bitcoins-future-under-president-elect-donald-trump-a-look-at-his-crypto-policies">Donald Trump's re-election</a>. 
The current all-time high for Bitcoin is $93,434.36, which was reached on Nov. 13. Before that, Bitcoin knocked out various prices in the $80,000s.
Benzinga recently asked its readers: "Which cryptocurrency do you think will see the biggest price increase by the end of 2025?" 
The results were:
<ul>
<li>Bitcoin: 40%</li>
<li>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>): 36%</li>
<li>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>): 11%</li>
<li>Pepe Coin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">PEPE</a>): 8%</li>
<li>Shiba Inu Coin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>): 7%</li>
</ul>
The poll found Bitcoin to be the winner, which comes with the cryptocurrency already up significantly over the last year and trading near all-time highs.
Dogecoin finished in second place getting 36% of the vote. While Dogecoin is up significantly over the past week and year, the coin still trades below its all-time highs.
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Bitcoin winning the poll shouldn't come as a huge surprise. Another recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/41951961/bitcoin-to-100k-benzinga-readers-predict-if-btc-can-hit-new-milestone-before-end-of-2024">Benzinga poll</a> saw 73% of readers say they believed Bitcoin would hit $100,000 before the end of 2024, adding to the year-to-date gains.
Here are the current prices, seven-day returns, year-to-date returns and all-time highs for the cryptocurrencies in the poll.
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<td>7-Day Return</td>
<td>Year-to-Date Return</td>
<td>All-Time High Price and Date</td>
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<td>Bitcoin</td>
<td>$90,570.10</td>
<td>+17.4% </td>
<td>+105.2% </td>
<td>$93,434.36, 11/13/24</td>
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<td>Dogecoin</td>
<td>$0.3720</td>
<td>+88.9%</td>
<td>+304.3%</td>
<td>$0.7376, 05/08/21</td>
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<td>Ethereum</td>
<td>$3,052.10</td>
<td>+2.8%</td>
<td>+29.9%</td>
<td>$4,891.70, 11/16/21</td>
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<td>Pepe </td>
<td>$0.0000221</td>
<td>+106.1%</td>
<td>+1,481.9%</td>
<td>$0.00002524, 11/13/24</td>
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<td>Shiba Inu</td>
<td>$0.00002429</td>
<td>+28.7%</td>
<td>+127.6%</td>
<td>$0.00002517, 10/27/21</td>
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The chart shows that Bitcoin and Pepe have hit all-time highs in recent days. Dogecoin, Ethereum and Shiba Inu all still trade below their all-time high levels, which were reached in 2021 during a year to remember for the cryptocurrency sector.
Time will tell if Benzinga readers are right in predicting Bitcoin as the likely top gainer by the end of 2025 of the five cryptocurrencies.
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The study was conducted by Benzinga from Nov. 14 through Nov. 15, 2024, and included the responses of a diverse population of adults 18 or older. Opting into the survey was completely voluntary, with no incentives offered to potential respondents. The study reflects results from 124 adults.
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Pepe, Shiba Inu: Which Cryptocurrency Do Benzinga Readers Think Will Gain The Most By End Of 2025?

Leading cryptocurrencies pulled back Thursday as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's remarks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/24/11/41991849/powell-with-strong-us-economy-fed-has-no-need-to-be-in-a-hurry-to-lower-rates">poured cold water on rate cut optimism.</a>
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<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
<td>Gains +/-</td>
<td>Price (Recorded at 7:30 p.m. ET)</td>
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>-2.23%</td>
<td>$88,282.07</td>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-3.55%</td>
<td>$3,091.21</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-4.46%</td>
<td>$0.3726</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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What Happened: Bitcoin rose past $91,000 early morning hours, only to slip below $88,000 after the market close, resulting in more than a 2% decline over the last 24 hours.
Ethereum sharply descended from $3,240 to $3,040 over the day. Over the week, the second-largest cryptocurrency gained 3.89%, significantly trailing its senior partner, which was up over 15%.
More than $505 million worth of positions were liquidated in the last 24 hours, with nearly $350 million in upside bets getting wiped out.
Bitcoin's Open Interest (OI) dropped 0.82% in the last 24 hours. A drop in OI, alongside a drop in spot price, also pointed toward long liquidations.
That said, the number of traders betting in favor of Bitcoin's price rally rose in comparison to those shorting the asset, according to the Long/Short Ratio.
The "Extreme Greed" sentiment weakened from 88 to 80 as a result of the retrace, according to the Cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index.
Top Gainers (24-Hours)
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<td>Price (Recorded at 7:30 p.m. ET)</td>
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<td>Act I: The AI Prophecy (ACT)</td>
<td>+32.46%</td>
<td>$0.8424</td>
</tr>
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<td>MANTRA (OM)</td>
<td>+20.63%</td>
<td>$1.68</td>
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<td>XRP (XRP)</td>
<td>+13.42%</td>
<td>$0.786</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $2.92 trillion, declining 1.53% in the last 24 hours.
Stocks closed in the red on Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 207.33 points, or 0.47%, to close at 43,750.86. The S&amp;P 500 lost 0.60% to end at 5,949.17. The tech-focused Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.64% to 19,107.65, marking its third straight losing day.
The sell-offs followed Fed Chair Powell&#8217;s statements that the central bank needn't "be in a hurry" to cut rates given the strength of the economy. 
The cautious remarks triggered a sharp decline in rate cut expectations during next month's FOMC meeting, from 82% to 59%,&nbsp; <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">according </a>to data from the CME FedWatch tool&nbsp;
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Analyst Notes: Popular cryptocurrency analyst Rekt Capital described Bitcoin dips early on in the price discovery phase as "high-probability opportunities."
"As the parabolic phase goes on, however, the pullbacks will become increasingly riskier for dollar-cost-averaging Good thing we&#8217;re so early in the parabolic upside phase," the analyst remarked.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BTC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BTC</a> dips early on in Price Discovery are high-probability opportunities As the Parabolic Phase goes on however, the pullbacks will become increasingly riskier for dollar-cost-averaging Good thing we&#39;re so early in the Parabolic Upside phase<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Crypto?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Crypto</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a>
&mdash; Rekt Capital (@rektcapital) <a href="https://twitter.com/rektcapital/status/1857094023690797475?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2024</a></blockquote>
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On-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant said that high stablecoin inflows were driving the Bitcoin bull market.
"There is a continuation of a higher-than-normal influx of stablecoins. This suggests that barring any additional news flow, the Bitcoin bull market has not yet ended," the firm said, indicating that more upsides could follow.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Bitcoin Bull Market Fueled by Stablecoin Inflows: Will the Uptrend Continue? "There is a continuation of a higher-than-normal influx of stablecoins. This suggests that barring any additional news flow, the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> bull market has not yet ended." – By <a href="https://twitter.com/theKriptolik?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@theKriptolik</a> Link &#x1f447;… <a href="https://t.co/SAEnv6oxUD">pic.twitter.com/SAEnv6oxUD</a>
&mdash; CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) <a href="https://twitter.com/cryptoquant_com/status/1857194154310214060?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2024</a></blockquote>
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