Bitcoin (BTC) registered a 160% rally this year in 2023 while the broader crypto market rallied by 100% adding $800 billion to crypto investors’ wealth in 2023. Bitfinex expects the crypto market rally to continue going ahead while predicting another 100% gain next year in 2024.

Bitfinex Expects Crypto Market Cap to Hit $3.2 Trillion

Bitfinex, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, expresses a positive outlook on Bitcoin and the broader crypto asset market as we enter 2024. Despite facing reputational and regulatory challenges throughout 2023, Bitcoin has demonstrated remarkable resilience. The exchange acknowledges the likelihood of occasional pullbacks, a common occurrence in historical market behavior.

With the current total market capitalization of the crypto market standing at around $1.6 trillion, Bitfinex speculates that the total market cap could potentially reach $3.2 trillion, with asset values fluctuating within this range. The assessment considers various metrics and sentiment indicators, drawing parallels with similar points in previous market cycles.

Bitfinex’s analysis includes a forecast for an extended visit to the “extreme greed” sentiment area in the crypto fear and greed index during 2024. This heightened sentiment aligns with expectations of new highs for Bitcoin in the midst of a bullish market cycle.

Institutional Investors to Favour Bitcoin

In a recent statement, Bitfinex delves into the evolving landscape of institutional investment in crypto assets, emphasizing the potential impact of the eagerly anticipated spot Bitcoin ETF. The exchange anticipates a potential capital shift into higher-risk crypto assets in the coming year as institutional investors seek diversified exposure.

Despite this, Bitfinex predicts that institutional investment will predominantly favor Bitcoin, especially in the first half of 2024. To gauge the short-term market dynamics, the exchange employs the Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) metric. Current valuations, according to Bitfinex, draw parallels to historical periods such as June 2019 and July 2016, where initial price dips were followed by sustained recoveries.

The analysis suggests an expected pullback post the $44,000-$45,000 zone, anticipating prices to either consolidate at these levels or experience a pullback rather than an immediate upward surge.

Bitfinex also underscores the significance of monitoring Bitcoin miner activity, particularly in 2024, a halving year. With miners deriving profitability from Bitcoin sales, the impending halving poses challenges as miners face a reduction in earned Bitcoin. Efficient and profitable operations become crucial for miners in this context.

Additionally, the exchange expects exchange inflows from miners to remain subdued for the majority of the year, despite potential spikes in the next two months due to equipment upgrades. As Bitcoin prices climb, Bitfinex notes a limited incentive for miners to sell their holdings.

Crypto exchange Bitfinex has been a strong player in the crypto industry. Recently, the exchange also announced a $150 million share buyback for all of its hack victims.

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Filed under: News - @ December 29, 2023 9:21 am