Bitcoin On The Verge? Analyst Breaks Down What A $71,500 Weekly Candle Close Means For

Both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum appear to currently be the center of attention in the crypto market so far, with Bitcoin recently hitting just above a 24-hour high of $71,650 mark, marking a 6.4% increase in the past 24 hours and nearly 20% over the past week.

A prominent Crypto Analyst who has since been tracking Bitcoin’s movements has recently revealed insights into the asset’s latest trends, signaling a notable move ahead for BTC.

Bitcoin’s Path Analyzed: What’s Coming?

Crypto analyst Rekt Capital earlier today highlighted on the X platform that a weekly candle close above approximately $71,500 could potentially initiate a breakout from the current “Re-Accumulation Range.”

However, the analysts disclosed that history suggests that Bitcoin may need to consolidate within this range for several more weeks to align more closely with historical Halving Cycles, which have previously influenced its price trajectory.

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A Weekly Candle Close above ~$71500 would probably kickstart the breakout from the Re-Accumulation Range
However, history suggests Bitcoin should consolidate inside this Re-Accumulation Range for several weeks more
Extended consolidation here would get Bitcoin closer to… pic.twitter.com/Af0W4MMBTN
May 21, 2024

This extended consolidation period, as highlighted by the analyst, could benefit Bitcoin’s long-term growth. Particularly, it could help the cryptocurrency “resynchronize” with previous cycles, potentially leading to a longer and more sustained bull run, as opposed to a shorter, more accelerated cycle that peaks sooner. Rekt Capital noted:

After all, the current acceleration in the cycle is still around 190 days (which is an improvement from the 260-day acceleration set in mid-March when BTC made new All Time Highs)

The analyst pointed out that while both scenarios are bullish, the preference between a shorter or a typically longer bull run remains a matter of market speculation. Currently, the discussion revolves around whether Bitcoin can continue to defy historical trends with a break above the $71,500 range.

Parabolic Rise Ahead For Bitcoin

Meanwhile, another analyst, TechDev, recently provided insights into Bitcoin’s potential future trajectory, drawing parallels between the current market actions and those of the 2017 bull run.

Back then, Bitcoin saw a significant rise, recording a 1,200% increase on its way to the previous high of $20,000. TechDev’s analysis suggests that Bitcoin could be setting up for another parabolic rise, potentially reaching as high as $100,000, especially given its longer consolidation period in the current market cycle compared to 2017.

Supporting this viewpoint, RektCapital hinted that even a price of $72,000 would seem modest in the coming months if Bitcoin continues on its projected path.

Notably, the surge in Bitcoin’s price recorded so far is influenced by a mix of optimism and anticipation surrounding the potential approval of Ethereum spot ETFs and increasing inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs.

Data from Farside indicates that spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced their most substantial inflow week in two months, with the US fund category collectively achieving $948 million in positive net flows from May 13 to May 17.

Notably, about 89% of these inflows occurred in the last three trading days of the week, following a lower-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) report.

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