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Bitcoin and Ethereum Skyrocket: Breaking $65K and $3.5K Milestones

source-logo  coinspress.com 04 March 2024 12:00, UTC

Bitcoin and Ethereum have recently gained significant attention due to their impressive surge in value.

Bitcoin’s climb past $65,000 and Ethereum’s surpassing of the $3,500 mark mark notable milestones in the cryptocurrency market. Investors and enthusiasts are closely monitoring these developments, particularly Bitcoin’s surge and the anticipated impact of Ethereum’s forthcoming Dencon upgrade.

Bitcoin has experienced an unprecedented surge, breaking the $65,000 mark and indicating a period of remarkable growth. This surge, observed in February, recorded the longest monthly green candle in Bitcoin’s history, highlighting its strong upward momentum. Bitcoin’s market capitalization has soared to over $1.244 trillion, reinforcing its dominant position in the cryptocurrency market with a dominance of 52.36%.

The spot BTC ETF market saw significant net inflows, with the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) attracting a substantial $2,050.5 million. However, the Grayscale Bitcoin Fund (GBTC) experienced a surge in net outflows amounting to $1,455.7 million.

This outflow was attributed to Genesis Global Holdco LLC’s liquidation of GBTC shares, indicating shifting investor sentiments and market dynamics.


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Nevertheless, it faces strong resistance at $64,000 and $69,000, while maintaining support levels at $52,000 and $56,000. Technical indicators suggest a challenging path ahead, requiring sustained momentum to overcome key resistance levels.

Ethereum’s price rally has also been remarkable, with gains exceeding 12% and surpassing the $3,500 milestone. Trading volumes surged by 43% in the last 24 hours, reaching over $16 billion, indicating robust demand and investor confidence in the platform. Anticipation is high within the Ethereum community for the imminent launch of the Dencon upgrade.

This upgrade holds the promise of significant benefits, including reducing transaction costs and simplifying layer-2 transactions, potentially enhancing Ethereum’s scalability and usability.

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