As the year 2023 draws to a close, the cryptocurrency market, led by Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), continues to show promising signs. Bitcoin, after a moderate correction at the beginning of the month, resumed its upward trajectory, surpassing US$44,000 last Wednesday. This upward trend comes after an impressive gain of over 63% since mid-October.
Likewise, Ether followed a similar growth pattern, recording an increase of over 45% over the same period. On the date of publication, ETH was trading around $2,180, close to its recent high of $2,262.
What is the outlook for the end of the year?
With just 11 days until the New Year, cryptocurrency market analysts maintain cautious optimism for 2023. Many believe that Bitcoin could reach new records next year, driven by widespread positive sentiment in financial markets. Ruslan Lienkha, head of markets at crypto broker and lender YouHodler, expressed that the expected approval of spot ETFs in early January and the dominance of buyers in the financial market are among the factors contributing to this optimism.
In addition, there are broader market indicators such as the rally in the US bond market, the S&P 500 reaching its annual high. There is also the price of gold close to its historic high and European stock markets in the positive zone. This data reinforces the expectation of a promising year for cryptocurrencies.
What do the numbers say?
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite indexes are also on track to end 2023 on a high, with gains of around 23% and 45%, respectively, year-to-date. Despite a recent drop in the stock market, analysts, such as Nicholas Colas of DataTrek Research, believe that another year of growth for the S&P 500 is possible, as long as the American economy remains stable and interest rates continue to fall.
In terms of future forecasts, some projections are quite optimistic. Standard Chartered Bank predicts that Bitcoin could reach US$100,000 by the end of 2024. Pantera Capital suggests that the cryptocurrency could reach US$148,000 after the next halving, scheduled for April 2024.
These positive expectations for the cryptocurrency market in 2023 reflect not only the sector’s resilience. There is also growing investor confidence in blockchain technology and the potential of digital currencies.
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Source: https://portalcripto.com.br/analistas-mantem-esperancas-de-altas-recordes-em-criptomoedas-para-2023/
