Bitcoin Sticks with $94K ahead of Fed Meeting

Bitcoin suffered a new setback as it dropped from its $97K high to $94K this week and dashed hopes of an impending $100K price point.

Bitcoin did not make it to $100K last week.

Quick overview

  • Bitcoin (BTC) recently peaked near $100,000 but has since dropped to $93,973, raising concerns about its short-term momentum.
  • The rapid rise and subsequent fall may deter investors from committing to Bitcoin, impacting its long-term prospects.
  • Despite current bearish trends, metrics indicate that many BTC holders are still realizing profits, suggesting potential for quick gains.
  • Long-term forecasts predict Bitcoin could reach $150,000 by 2025 and possibly $1 million in the coming years, encouraging investors to hold rather than sell.

Bitcoin (BTC) climbed close to $100,000 last week and then faltered, losing its momentum and dropping to its current price of $93,973 (BTC/USD).

Bitcoin is stuck after its recent drop.
Bitcoin is stuck after its recent drop.

It may be difficult for Bitcoin to climb back up to its recent highs after such a precipitous drop. The psychological damage of BTC climbing quickly, nearing $100K and then falling short is going to have long-term effects on the coin. Investors may be less likely to consider putting their money into a currency that is not making upward progress.

BTC/USD

Bitcoin is looking bearish over the short term, with little hope that it will shoot back up to the $97K level in the next few days. The Federal Reserve, meanwhile, will be holding a meeting on Wednesday where it is expected that they will talk about the state of the economy and lay out their plan for any interest rate cuts for the remainder of the year.

Is BTC Worth the Investment?

Bitcoin may not move much in the short term and may not see the $100K level for a while, but the metrics show that investors are seeing profits. Santiments’ Network Realized Profit/Loss shows that BTC holders are making profits regularly, as many of them hold on to Bitcoin until it scores them a profit.

Because Bitcoin is so fluid, quickly moving between highs and lows, there is opportunity for investors to make a profit quickly and then exit the market. For those who are investing long term, which would include major whales like MicroStrategy, the potential for long-term profits is substantial. Some estimates put Bitcoin’s price at $150K by the end of 2025, and further forecasts show that the coin could hit as high as $1 million in a few years.

Even if we do not see much progress from Bitcoin this week, investors are urged to not sell the dip, since Bitcoin is likely to turn around soon. This week’s Fed meeting could give it a boost, but investors need to keep in mind that the Fed is currently very dovish about the market and is trying to hold back on interest rate cuts until the inflation rate decreases.

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Timothy St. John
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Timothy St John is a seasoned financial analyst and writer, catering to the dynamic landscapes of the US and European markets. Boasting over a decade of extensive freelance writing experience, he has made significant contributions to reputable platforms such as Yahoo!Finance, business.com: Expert Business Advice, Tips, and Resources - Business.com, and numerous others. Timothy's expertise lies in in-depth research and comprehensive coverage of stock and cryptocurrency movements, coupled with a keen understanding of the economic factors influencing currency dynamics. Timothy majored in English at East Tennessee State University, and you can find him on LinkedIn.

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