With Bitcoin Halving Few Hours Away: Bitwise CEO Predicts Bitcoin Price To Hit $100k Soon
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With just 15 hours remaining until the highly anticipated Bitcoin halving event scheduled for today, April 19, excitement is palpable in the cryptocurrency world. Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley has added fuel to the fire with a bold prediction, suggesting that Bitcoin’s price could soar to $100,000 after the halving.
Simultaneously, amidst rising geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel, another analyst predicts that Bitcoin’s price could dip to $55,000.
Bitcoin Next Stop To $100k
In a recent tweet, Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley expressed his belief that many people are underestimating the potential impact of the upcoming Bitcoin halving. He argued that the market has never fully priced in the halving event before, and he anticipates a similar scenario this time.
Horsley provided historical data from the three previous Bitcoin halvings to support his assertion. He noted that in the 12 months following each halving:
- In 2020, Bitcoin’s price increased by 5.4 times.
- In 2016, Bitcoin’s price surged by 2.8 times.
- In 2012, Bitcoin’s price skyrocketed by a staggering 88 times.
Based on this historical trend, Horsley suggested that a $100,000 Bitcoin price is potentially within reach, representing a 67% increase from its current value.
Promising Outlook for Bitcoin
Horsley highlights that the impact of the halving depends on two key factors: the presence of consistent new demand and the reduction in the daily availability of natural sellers. From his perspective, he sees a promising outlook for both factors in 2024, indicating a setup for a significant and impactful halving event.
Bitcoin Bulls Defending $60K Level
In between the bullish outlook, a prominent crypto trader Zia Ul Haque highlights key technical levels to watch amid geopolitical tensions. He observed that Bitcoin bulls are attempting to defend the crucial support level of $60,000.
Haque warned that if they fail to sustain this level amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions, Bitcoin’s price may drop to $55,000 and could further amplify the sell-off across the cryptocurrency market.
As of now, Bitcoin’s price is trading at $62,023 with an increase of 1.55% over the past 24 hours. Additionally, Bitcoin’s market cap has surged to $1.22 Trillion.
