Today, the crypto markets received a significant boost as Bitcoin surged back to $64.9K, just hours before its highly anticipated halving event.
This resurgence in Bitcoin’s price has sparked optimism among investors, signaling potential upward momentum in the market.
📈 #Crypto markets have seen a boost today, as #Bitcoin has jumped back to $63.8K with just over 36 hours until its #halving event. The crowd has maintained a consistently #bearish sentiment toward top caps, which strengthens the argument for more rising. https://t.co/fPmv7gAQli pic.twitter.com/mAIZa8c5jJ
— Santiment (@santimentfeed) April 18, 2024
Despite the positive price movement, sentiment among traders toward top cryptocurrencies has remained consistently bearish.
This prevailing bearish sentiment strengthens the argument for further upward movement in prices, as contrarian indicators often suggest a potential reversal in market trends.
Bitcoin ETF Net Inflow Turns NegativeÂ
In terms of market activity, the net inflow of Bitcoin ETFs for April 18, 2024, totaled -$4M, marking the second consecutive instance of negative net inflow for five consecutive trading days. However, today’s net outflow was relatively small compared to previous days, indicating a potential stabilization in market activity.
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ($GBTC) notably reduced its single-day outflow from $133M to $90M, suggesting a slowdown in selling pressure from institutional investors. Despite this, the inflows of other Bitcoin ETFs, particularly BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust ($IBIT), remain weak, leading to an overall net outflow in the market.
🚨 $BTC #ETF Net Inflow Apr 18, 2024: -$4M!
• This marks the second instance of the net inflow being negative for 5 consecutive trading days. Nonetheless, today’s net outflow was relatively small.
• #Grayscale Bitcoin Trust $GBTC slowed down their single-day outflow from… pic.twitter.com/R1jg3eNifB
— Spot On Chain (@spotonchain) April 19, 2024
The Bitcoin halving event, coupled with the recent price rally, has reignited interest and speculation in the cryptocurrency market. Investors are closely monitoring market dynamics and price movements as they anticipate the potential impact of the halving event on Bitcoin’s supply and demand dynamics.
As the crypto market continues to evolve and respond to various factors such as regulatory developments, macroeconomic trends, and technological advancements, traders and investors alike remain vigilant in assessing market sentiment and making informed decisions.
Overall, while Bitcoin’s rally ahead of the halving event is encouraging, the broader market sentiment and institutional activity in Bitcoin ETFs will likely play a crucial role in determining the future direction of the cryptocurrency market in the coming days.
Disclosure: This is not trading or investment advice. Always do your research before buying any cryptocurrency or investing in any services.
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