Blockchain experts forecast that Bitcoin could reach new highs of $80K, despite the results of the US Presidential election.
Matthew Sigel, a head of Digital Assets Research, thinks Bitcoin will benefit from US debt downgrades and fiscal policies. On the other hand, James Butterfill, Head of Research at CoinShares, argues that a Trump presidency could weaken the US dollar due to protectionist trade policies and inflationary moves.
While longer-term crypto options traders anticipate Bitcoin to hit fresh highs, shorter-term options are reflected in the $75,000 strike price, with open interests for $80,000 strike level, signalling growing optimism among traders.
Bitcoin could reach $200,000 by the end of 2025 as it moves into what analysts are calling "a new institutional era", according to a report from Bernstein Research.
Paul Tudor Jones, the founder of Tudor Investment Corporation, expressed his preference for assets that can weather inflationary pressures.
Many believe that Bitcoin's next bull run could see it reach unprecedented heights, by gaining more institutional investors.
As volatility on the rise as election day approaches, traders are increasingly betting on Bitcoin's upward trajectory and remain confident that it will soon break out of its current range.
However, Bitcoin has faced short-term setbacks. In the past 24 hours, BTC slipped below $67,000, sparking a broad decline across major cryptocurrencies.
The upcoming US presidential election and potential interest rate cuts by Federal Reserve has led to a perfect storm for Bitcoin to reach new highs.
Crypto has gradually matured and is considered an emerging industry which breaks the mold of US politics by appealing to both Democrats and Republicans.