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Crypto Market Rallies as Investors Anticipate Bull Run

Martin Freiberger, October 23, 2023

After experiencing a significant bearish trend in 2022, the global crypto market is once again showing signs of life. Bitcoin's surge above $30,000 has ignited a rally for most altcoins, creating a sense of optimism among investors.

A Market on the Rise

According to data provided by CoinMarketCap (CMC), the global crypto market capitalization has increased by 2.05% in the past 24 hours, reaching approximately $1.16 trillion. The market's trading volume also saw a significant surge of 21%, surpassing the $47 billion mark.

This overall market rally has propelled Bitcoin's price to a 2% increase, currently trading at $30,730. Additionally, Bitcoin's market dominance has risen to 51.5%, indicating that the leading cryptocurrency may have been the driving force behind the recent market rally.

BTC price on Oct. 23 | Source: Trading View

Optimism Amidst Uncertainty

Even in the midst of the Israel-Hamas conflict and its negative implications, the "fear and greed" index has surpassed the 55-point mark, reaching a three-month high. This indicates that investors and market participants remain optimistic about the future of the crypto market.

Notable crypto investor and technical analyst Tony, believes that the current bull run differs from that of 2019. According to him, Bitcoin has entered a "more advanced bull run." This perspective adds further excitement and anticipation among crypto enthusiasts.

Potential Progress on Bitcoin ETF

Paul Grewal, the chief legal officer of Coinbase, maintains a positive outlook regarding the approval of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Despite the SEC's scrutiny of various crypto companies and digital assets, including Ripple (XRP), Grewal's optimism suggests a potential breakthrough for the crypto industry.

MicroStrategy Seizes Opportunity

Following Bitcoin's recent price surge, MicroStrategy, a notable company known for its Bitcoin holdings, has once again found itself in the profit zone. With an average purchase price of $29,582 per coin, the company's Bitcoin holdings of 158,245 BTC have regained their value.

Martin Freiberger, October 23, 2023
Source: Crypto news

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