As Bitcoin (BTC) surges past $100,000 once again, edging closer to a new all-time high (ATH), most crypto analysts predict the premier cryptocurrency will peak around $150,000 during this market cycle. However, some experts argue that such a target is “too low” for BTC, considering its growing adoption and evolving market dynamics. $150,000 Target Too Low For Bitcoin Crypto trader Alex Becker recently took to X to share his thoughts on Bitcoin’s price momentum. The trader said that although the consensus points to BTC peaking at $150,000 this cycle, he believes that the target is “way too low and way too short.” Related Reading: Bitcoin Primed For A Major Rebound Following ‘Final Capitulation,’ Analyst Predicts Becker argued that at $150,000, Bitcoin’s market capitalization would only represent one-sixth of gold’s, leaving significant room for growth. He described the idea of BTC reaching merely one-sixth of gold’s market cap as “silly low.” At the time of writing, Bitcoin’s total market cap stands at $2.06 trillion. In comparison, gold commands a significantly larger market cap of approximately $18.5 trillion. As for why, the trader noted that unlike past market cycles, things are vastly different for BTC during the current cycle. The top cryptocurrency is poised to benefit from favourable regulations under Donald Trump’s administration, alongside increasing adoption by corporations and sovereign nations as a store of value. Becker projects that, driven by these factors, BTC could peak anywhere between $250,000 and $400,000. His outlook aligns with that of crypto analyst Will Clemente. In a recent post on X, Clemente noted that if a nation adopts Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, it could trigger a domino effect, compelling other countries to follow suit. Clemente elaborated: Once a nation adopts BTC as a strategic reserve asset, it becomes inherently nationalist to DCA into said asset. Then apply this to every nation on Earth that wants to keep its purchasing power simultaneously in game theoretic fashion. BTC Supply Crunch Nearing? As more corporations add Bitcoin to their balance sheets and speculation grows about the potential establishment of a US strategic Bitcoin reserve, the active supply of BTC may come under pressure. Related Reading: Bitcoin Reserve Idea Sparks Cautious Response From Japan PM: Report Crypto analyst Miles Deutscher recently pointed out in an X post that Bitcoin balances on crypto exchanges have hit a fresh seven-year low. Historically, reduced exchange supply correlates with sharp, parabolic price increases for the asset. Other projections estimate BTC could reach a peak of around $200,000 by the summer of 2025. At press time, Bitcoin is trading at $103,973, up 5.7% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, Charts from X and TradingView.com

Bitcoin price is gaining pace above the $100,000 zone. BTC is rising and might accelerate higher if it clears the $102,000 zone. Bitcoin started a decent increase above the $100,000 zone. The price is trading above $100,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break above a short-term declining channel with resistance at $99,400 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it stays above the $100,000 support zone. Bitcoin Price Reclaims $100K Bitcoin price started a decent upward move above the $98,000 zone. BTC was able to climb above the $98,500 and $98,800 levels. The bulls were able to push the price above the key barrier at $10,000. The price even cleared $101,500. Besides, there was a break above a short-term declining channel with resistance at $99,400 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. A high was formed at $102,000 and the price is now consolidating gains and is well above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $89,115 swing low to the $102,000 high. Bitcoin price is now trading above $100,800 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $102,000 level. The first key resistance is near the $102,500 level. A clear move above the $102,500 resistance might send the price higher. The next key resistance could be $104,000. A close above the $104,000 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $106,000 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $108,500 level. Downside Correction In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $102,000 resistance zone, it could start a downside correction. Immediate support on the downside is near the $100,500 level. The first major support is near the $100,000 level. The next support is now near the $95,500 zone or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $89,115 swing low to the $102,000 high. Any more losses might send the price toward the $93,500 support in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $100,500, followed by $100,000. Major Resistance Levels – $102,000 and $102,500.

Bitcoin price is attempting a recovery wave above the $98,000 zone. BTC is rising and now struggles to settle above the $100,000 zone. Bitcoin started a recovery wave above the $98,000 zone. The price is trading above $98,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $98,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it stays above the $95,000 support zone. Bitcoin Price Tests Hurdles At $100K Bitcoin price started a short-term recovery wave above the $95,000 zone. BTC was able to climb above the $96,500 and $97,200 levels. The bulls were able to push the price above the key barrier at $98,000. The price even cleared $98,800. A high was formed at $100,731 and the price is now consolidating gains and is well above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $89,114 swing low to the $100,731 high. There is also a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $98,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. Bitcoin price is now trading above $98,800 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $100,000 level. The first key resistance is near the $100,500 level. A clear move above the $100,500 resistance might send the price higher. The next key resistance could be $104,000. A close above the $104,000 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $106,000 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $108,500 level. Downside Correction In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $100,000 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Immediate support on the downside is near the $98,000 level and the trend line. The first major support is near the $97,350 level. The next support is now near the $95,000 zone or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $89,114 swing low to the $100,731 high. Any more losses might send the price toward the $93,200 support in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $98,000, followed by $97,350. Major Resistance Levels – $100,000 and $100,500.