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 <li><strong>Bitcoin surges past $51,000, driven by ETF success and more.</strong></li>
 <li><strong>Analysts caution against excessive optimism amid historical trend warnings</strong>.</li>
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<p>Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has once again captivated <a href="https://thenewscrypto.com/bitcoin-btc-is-below-50k-should-investors-worry/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">investors</a>, keeping them on the edge of their seats. After experiencing a rollercoaster ride throughout 2022 and 2023, as reminiscent of the bullish scenes in 2021, Bitcoin surged past the highly anticipated $50,000 mark yesterday, now surpassing $51,000. Currently, it is trading at $51,453.12, marking a 3% increase in price, with its market cap soaring to $1 trillion.</p>
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   BTC Price Chart, Source: TradingView
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<p>Several factors have contributed to this surge. Firstly, Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have proven to be a resounding success since their launch in January. These investment vehicles, which mirror the cryptocurrency’s price movements, have witnessed significant inflows, with the cumulative BTC trading volume reaching $39.6 billion.</p>
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   Spot Bitcoin ETF Flows, Source: THE BLOCK
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<p>Furthermore, the countdown to the next halving event has reignited interest among the HODL (Hold On for Dear Life) community, with approximately 61 days remaining. Additionally, notable asset firms such as MicroStrategy, currently holding $8 billion worth of BTC, have been accumulating Bitcoin.</p>
<p>Moreover, <a href="https://www.blackrock.com/corporate/global-directory" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">BlackRock</a> and Fidelity have seen substantial inflows of $2.7 billion and $2.3 billion, respectively, into their spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds since January 11. The total Bitcoin held by investors through these firms has surpassed 100,000 BTC, representing approximately 0.5% of the total 21 million Bitcoin supply.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-bitcoin-investors-can-expect">What Bitcoin Investors Can&nbsp; Expect?</h3>
<p>Despite the positive developments, analysts caution against excessive optimism. They point to historical trends, noting that whenever certain metrics soar to such heights, Bitcoin tends to correct afterward. Therefore, this recent surge could serve as a warning signal, suggesting a potentially significant price correction in the days ahead.</p>
<p>If the bitcoin bulls continue their bull run, it might reach $53K, but if the bears make a way, it might reach $46820 and on the other support level $45442.</p>

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