Benzinga - As the cryptocurrency market braces for the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, a prominent crypto analyst has made a bold prediction about Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) immediate future.
What Happened: Micahël van de Poppe, a well-known crypto analyst, took to social media platform X to share his forecast for Bitcoin’s immediate future. Van de Poppe anticipates a potential dip in the price of Bitcoin, with a possible range of $55,000 to $58,000 before a rebound.
Van de Poppe’s post read, “Monthly close approaching for #Bitcoin and FOMC day tomorrow. I think we’ll see that sweep beneath $60K and potentially cascade towards $55-58K from which we’re finding the low and rotate back upwards. From there: Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) ETF hype in May to pick up momentum.”
Monthly close approaching for #Bitcoin and FOMC day tomorrow.I think we'll see that sweep beneath $60K and potentially cascade towards $55-58K from which we're finding the low and rotate back upwards.
From there: Ethereum ETF hype in May to pick up momentum. pic.twitter.com/Iki4De9mSF
— Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) April 30, 2024
This prediction comes at a time when the market is experiencing a “horrendous slow bleed,” with most cryptocurrencies closing in the red for 15 out of the last 20 days, according to pseudonymous cryptocurrency trader Kevin.
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Why It Matters: The upcoming FOMC meeting is expected to have a significant impact on the cryptocurrency market. Kevin, in a recent tweet, emphasized the importance of the meeting as a potential catalyst for the next significant market move.
Van de Poppe’s prediction also aligns with his previous insights on market rotations and altcoin seasons. He believes that by identifying opportunities in altcoins and strategically rotating profits back into Bitcoin, investors can outperform the market and maintain their purchasing power in the face of inflation.
However, the market has also seen some turbulence with the recent arrest of Roger Ver, a prominent figure in the early days of Bitcoin, in Spain on tax evasion charges.
Price Action: Bitcoin is currently trading at $59,730, experiencing a 1.47% decline over the last 24 hours but showing a remarkable 35.22% increase year-to-date. Meanwhile, Ether is trading at $2,977, down 1.13% in the past 24 hours, yet still reflecting a solid 26.54% gain year-to-date, according to data from Benzinga Pro.
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