Bitcoin has reached a new historical high, rising to $112,000, generating optimism among analysts and investors for further growth.
New Bitcoin Record
Bitcoin has again set a new record high at $112,000 on Wednesday. This came after two weeks of consolidation, during which many analysts expressed doubts about the cryptocurrency's ability to break its previous record from May. Milk Road co-founder Kyle Reidhead suggested Bitcoin could reach $150,000, referencing an earlier post with a "bullish cup and handle" chart. CITE_W_A
Market Sentiment
Optimism in the market is increasing, as evidenced by the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, which rose by 5 points to a "Greed" score of 71 out of 100. Meanwhile, the CoinMarketCap Altcoin Season Index indicates that the market remains predominantly in favor of Bitcoin, with a "Bitcoin Season" score of 26 out of 100.
Expectations and Warnings from Traders
Some analysts, like eToro's Josh Gilbert, note that the current bull trend is focused on institutional investments. In July alone, approximately $1.04 billion flowed into Bitcoin based ETFs. However, not all market participants were anticipating a new record. Bitfinex analysts reported caution among traders, with significant short position liquidations totaling around $217.55 million.
Bitcoin has shown significant growth, raising expectations among investors. However, some analysts caution about potential risks in the market.