09/08/2024
Bitcoin Price Surges Above $62,000: Top 3 Reasons 💯
has experienced a major rally, recovering from a low of $49,000 on Monday to a high of $62,700 during today’s Asian trading session. This marks a 24% increase from Monday’s low, with a 7% rise in the last 24 hours. Here are the key drivers behind this surge:
1️⃣ Easing US Recession Concerns Boost Bitcoin
The recent Bitcoin rally is closely tied to macroeconomic factors. A rising unemployment rate in the U.S., now at 4.3%, initially sparked recession fears. However, a significant drop in jobless claims—down by 17,000 to 233,000—calmed the markets. Mohamed A. El-Erian, President of Queens College Cambridge, highlighted that the markets viewed this data as a relief, though he warned of the volatility in such data. Macro analyst Alex Krüger added that the market's previous panic was more about narrative and positioning than actual fundamentals.
2️⃣ Short Liquidations Propel BTC Higher
Bitcoin's volatility also triggered a wave of short liquidations. In the past 24 hours, 52,413 traders were liquidated, with total crypto liquidations reaching $222.02 million. Bitcoin alone saw over $90 million in short positions liquidated, making it one of the largest short-liquidation events in recent months. According to Julio Moreno, Head of Research at CryptoQuant, this surge was largely driven by shorts covering positions in the futures market.
3️⃣ MicroStrategy’s Buying Spree?
As Bitcoin’s price surged, there was noticeable demand from the spot market. Analyst Kiarash Hossainpour speculated that MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor, could be behind this late-night buying spree. Last week, the company announced plans to increase its Bitcoin holdings by $2 billion through a new equity offering, further fuelling speculation about their involvement.
At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $61,186.
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