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As Bitcoin strives to reclaim the $88,000 mark, important developments on the horizon could influence its trajectory. Notably, President Trump is set to address the nation and will reportedly speak with Waller regarding the Federal Reserve chairmanship, with a decision expected within weeks. Meanwhile, a prominent <a href="https://en.coin-turk.com/coinbase-ceo-backs-trumps-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-plan-for-economic-growth/" data-wpel-link="internal">cryptocurrency</a> analyst maintains his bearish forecast, suggesting significant turmoil for <a href="https://en.coin-turk.com/bittorrent-chain-connects-the-entire-bittorrent-ecosystem/" data-wpel-link="internal">altcoins</a> should his predictions prove accurate.
<h2 id="potential-downward-pressure-on-bitcoin">Potential Downward Pressure on Bitcoin</h2>
Several upcoming events pose potential challenges for the <a href="https://en.coin-turk.com/hong-kong-strengthens-its-crypto-landscape-with-new-staking-regulations/" data-wpel-link="internal">cryptocurrency market</a> within the next month. A court ruling classifies cryptocurrency reserve companies as funds, aligning with MSCI standards. Additionally, a possible interest rate increase in Japan looms, with the decision expected on Friday. Concurrently, the United States will release its inflation report, further impacting market dynamics.
These factors, among others, have dampened risk appetite in the cryptocurrency market, leading Bitcoin to lose support at the anticipated $88,000 level. Roman Trading had predicted a minor bounce after this downturn, which materialized, while a renowned cryptocurrency analyst reiterated his $76,000 target.
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 “Bull waves emerged + volume was low during the drop. I’ve perfectly predicted this bounce point. However, this is just a bounce; I don’t anticipate it leading to anything significant. In the near future, Bitcoin (BTC) will reach $76,000.”
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<h2 id="implications-for-bitcoin-btc-value">Implications for Bitcoin (BTC) Value</h2>
Mark Cullen anticipates that the short liquidity concentrated above $95,000 will soon be cleared. He predicts an increase of approximately $8,000 from this range, although a minor correction at $83,000 might occur first. Should his scenario unfold, a larger short liquidation could propel the spot price above $98,000.
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Mark’s technical analysis aligns with his expectations.
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 “Yesterday’s sales brought BTC to the Fibonacci golden zone of the upward move. I would like to see a bounce and a higher low from here, but given the continuing pain, the low levels at the end of November are likely to be revisited.”
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With U.S. inflation figures due Thursday and Japan’s interest rate decision on Friday, pressures on cryptocurrencies are mounting. These events support Mark’s expectations of a short-term decline.
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