As of May 12th, Bitcoin is trading approximately 4.5% below its historic peak of $108,786 reached earlier this year. According to Vincent Liu, Chief Information Officer of Kronos Research, Bitcoin’s current positioning reflects robust technical strength, having successfully breached both the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Liu emphasizes that heightened involvement from institutional investors, along with positive projections for the cryptocurrency landscape by 2025, positions Bitcoin favorably for potential new heights.
Conversely, Rachael Lucas, an analyst at BTC Markets, warns that Bitcoin’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) indicates the asset is currently in the ‘overbought’ zone. She notes that while this does not guarantee a sudden market reversal, it suggests a likely short-term consolidation phase. A stabilization above the pivotal $100,000 mark could set the stage for sustained upward momentum.
Min Jung, a research analyst at Presto, highlights that the recent uptick in cryptocurrency valuations stems largely from optimism surrounding U.S.-China trade talks. With Bitcoin’s market dominance reverting to levels seen prior to the 2021 bull run, a predictable capital rotation into altcoins is underway. Jung posits that Bitcoin’s potential to surpass its all-time high is intricately tied to the evolution of these trade discussions, alongside other pressing geopolitical factors.