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Coinbase’s Legal Victory to Propel Bitcoin to $170K

Published 09/04/2024, 12:19
Updated 09/04/2024, 12:45
© Reuters Coinbase’s Legal Victory to Propel Bitcoin to $170K
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  • Coinbase’s legal win could bring clarity and expansion to crypto services.
  • Bitcoin’s price may rally to $170,000 due to market dynamics.
  • Reduced selling pressure and increased accumulation, aiding Bitcoin’s outlook.

A recent legal case involving cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) resulted in a ruling that could impact the future of the crypto industry. According to an X post by Altcoin Daily, the U.S. appeals court has ruled in favor of Coinbase, stating that its downstream sale of digital assets is against the Securities Exchange Act.

The platform’s victory over the SEC has the capacity to influence global sentiments for Ripple and its native token XRP. This favorable ruling is expected to bring about increased clarity, which could introduce a broader range of services and offerings within the cryptocurrency domain.

Given the persistent concerns surrounding regulatory uncertainty, this legal victory represents a substantial stride toward achieving mainstream acceptance and the seamless integration of digital assets. Meanwhile, Coinbase’s triumph has changed the trajectory of digital assets like Bitcoin, with some analysts suggesting it will hit the $170K mark.

Bitcoin’s (BTC) recent market trend suggests a deviation from the anticipated 20% correction. As such, this signals a potential shift in market dynamics. Experts speculate that the absence of this correction could indicate a trajectory towards higher valuations.

These projections range between $80,000 and $100,000 for BTC. Similarly, the anticipated movement in BTC dominance (BTCD) prompts considerations for altcoin performance. There are expectations of a notable surge once BTC dominance encounters resistance at approximately 57%.

Turning to the Ethereum-Bitcoin (ETH/BTC) pair, the current stance reflects stability and hinges on BTC’s movements. If BTC experiences a significant rally, ETH/BTC may relinquish its current position. The proximity to the upper boundary suggests a potential valuation for Ethereum in the range of $7,000 to $9,000, with market capitalization nearing the $1 trillion mark.

These market movements reflect Bitcoin’s interplay with ETH and other altcoins. Market participants keenly observe these indicators, anticipating potential value and market sentiment shifts.

Bitcoin’s price reversal appears to be propelled by several key factors. According to data from Cryptoquant, Bitcoin traded at $65.5k three intraday trading sessions ago, as analysts noted a significant realization of profits totaling $2.7 billion. This signaled a potential end to the price correction phase.

Moreover, the selling pressure has eased as short-term holders refrained from further losses during the correction period. Additionally, new USDT (Tether) issuance has been observed, with a notable correlation between the USDT market cap and Bitcoin price movements.

Further contributing to the positive sentiment, there has been a substantial influx of Bitcoin into accumulation addresses, reaching ATHs. This trend indicates a growing interest among long-term investors.

Likewise, a shift in the behavior of long-term investors has been observed, with a weakening in distribution patterns. These combined factors suggest a strengthening confidence in Bitcoin’s outlook, contributing to its recent price recovery.

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