Is Bitcoin Toast? Gold Bug Sees Bitcoin Below $60,000, Says Crypto Dream is Over

The price of Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, continues to be a hot topic with analysts offering a spectrum of predictions. Recent price dips have reignited the debate, with some experts warning of a downward spiral while others see a potential buying opportunity.

The cryptocurrency market has been experiencing a cooling-off period after a significant rally. Bitcoin has shed over 15% from its all-time high, mirroring pullbacks seen in previous bull runs. This has sparked contrasting opinions on the future trajectory of the digital asset.

Bitcoin: A Golden Opportunity Or Fool’s Gold?

Peter Schiff, a long-time Bitcoin critic and gold advocate, believes the current price dip marks the beginning of a steeper decline for Bitcoin. He argues that the psychologically important support level of $60,000 will not hold, potentially triggering a drop to as low as $20,000. Schiff highlights the recent rebound in gold prices, suggesting a potential shift in investor preference towards traditional safe-haven assets.

However, not all analysts share Schiff’s pessimism. Tuur Demeester, a cryptocurrency analyst, believes the $60,000 level could be the floor for the current correction, representing a relatively modest 20% drop from the recent peak. This aligns with recent market movements, where Bitcoin briefly dipped below $60,000 before recovering slightly.

Bitcoin: I think its likely that $60k ends up being the bottom of this correction. 20% drawdown from the high. pic.twitter.com/UueSUnfImy

— Tuur Demeester (@TuurDemeester) April 18, 2024

Beyond The Dollar Sign: The Crypto’s Long-Term Fundamentals

Looking beyond the immediate price movements, some analysts are focusing on Bitcoin’s underlying fundamentals. Willy Woo, another analyst, emphasizes the significant drop in inflation rate, which has now fallen below that of gold. This could position the digital asset favorably in the long run, potentially leading to its market capitalization surpassing that of gold.

BTCUSD is now trading at $64.261. Chart: TradingView

Analysts at Glassnode, a blockchain data platform, offer a more technical perspective. They identify the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at $62,000 as a key support level. If the price holds above this level, it could signal a potential surge towards $72,000. They recommend that investors view short-term dips as opportunities to accumulate BTC at potentially discounted prices.

???? The April 19th #Bitcoin #halving has come and gone, and it has created quite the split narrative. Although the crowd is leaning #bullish based on history’s price performance after these events occur, the ability for $BTC to climb to $75K, $100K, and beyond will largely depend… pic.twitter.com/1AL97h2KZ7

— Santiment (@santimentfeed) April 24, 2024

Meanwhile, Santiment’s fundamental insight demonstrates the increase in ambivalence following the Bitcoin halving. The crypto’s price has historically increased following this significant event cycle. This component is the sense of optimism.

The shift to $75,000 and eventually $100,000, according to Santiment researchers, “will largely depend on whale and shark behavior, dormant coins continuing to come back into mainstream circulation, the network’s realized gains vs. losses, and lots of other reasons.”

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