Coin Edition -
- Bitcoin and Ethereum are poised for significant market movements
- ETH surge driven by whale accumulation and institutional interest, BTC rally to continue after liquidity flush
- Ethereum’s DenCun upgrade and prospects of an ETF launch contribute to its bullish sentiment.
With dynamic changes in the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin and Ethereum are in for major moves. According to an analysis presented by Michael van de Poppe, a renowned analyst on X, Bitcoin would continue its rally after the probable liquidity flush. However, Ethereum also experiences a rally due to the strong investors’ trust and prospects of the Ethereum ETF.
My primary scenario remains the same for #Bitcoin. Expecting to see continuation towards the highs, but first a flush for liquidity on the downside.I'm also expecting to see a strong continuation of $ETH. pic.twitter.com/ieP1LatKh0— Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) February 21, 2024
Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has surged over 5.69% this week, breaching the crucial $3,000 mark, CoinMarketCap data suggests. This ascent is underpinned by substantial whale accumulation and notable institutional interest, as witnessed by a significant block trade totaling $17 million. Such transactions reflect investor confidence and signal strategic maneuvering to capitalize on Ethereum’s long-term potential.
Institutional enthusiasm for Ethereum is bolstered by optimistic projections from Bernstein analysts, who suggest a 50% chance of an Ethereum spot ETF launch by May, with near-certain approval within the next 12 months. Ethereum’s unique outlook, driven by factors such as staking yield dynamics, environmental sustainability, and institutional utility for developing financial markets, contributes to its positive prospects.
"There is a 50% chance of ETF approval by May."Q2 is going to be explosive for real, especially for alts. Ether Could Be the Next 'Institutional Darling,' Bernstein Says https://t.co/ZvsfBrJopV via @coindesk—