Retail Investors Make a Comeback

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Retail Investors Making a Comeback

👋 Hello Crypto Enthusiasts! Today, we’ll cover rising retail interest in Bitcoin and a bold forecast for its future.

📊 Retail Investors Make a Strong Comeback

According to data from CryptoQuant, Bitcoin’s retail activity surged by 13% in October, after a quiet summer. This uptick brings retail demand close to levels seen in March 2024, just before Bitcoin’s last all-time high.

• CryptoQuant tracks this by looking at wallets holding less than 1 BTC and transaction volumes under $10,000, showing growing confidence among smaller investors.

Interestingly, this surge in retail activity is happening alongside increased institutional interest. As CryptoQuant notes, institutional investors have steadily increased their exposure throughout the year, reflecting a broader market pattern where both groups are now buying in, similar to the 2017 cycle.

🔮 Institutional Involvement

Institutional activity in Bitcoin remains robust, with notable inflows into ETFs over the past week. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a strong seven-day streak, accumulating over $2.6 billion in inflows.

Although SoSoValue reported $79 million in outflows on Tuesday, primarily from Ark and 21Shares’ ARKB fund, major players like BlackRock’s IBIT and Fidelity’s FBTC continue to see steady inflows, reinforcing institutional confidence in Bitcoin as a mainstream investment vehicle.

💡 Bernstein’s Bold $200,000 Bitcoin Prediction

Analysts at Bernstein predict Bitcoin could reach $200,000 by the end of 2025, calling this forecast “conservative.” Their rationale is based on Bitcoin’s fixed supply, which makes it an attractive store of value in a world where U.S. debt has hit record levels and inflation remains a persistent concern.

They argue that in such an economic climate, Bitcoin could outperform traditional assets like gold, making it a valuable hedge against uncertainty.

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Crypto Gaming Comeback?

Crypto gaming has had a slow start this year, but that could be about to change.

A developer from the Beam blockchain recently hinted on X that significant updates are on the horizon. 

Beam has positioned itself as a key player in the crypto gaming space, offering features like cross-chain compatibility, an in-house marketplace, and a growing collection of Web3 games.

With these upcoming developments, we may see renewed interest in Beam and a potential shift in the broader gaming blockchain landscape. Keep an eye on Beam for the latest updates - it might be worth a closer look in the coming months.

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BecauseBitcoin - Solana: The best L1 to hold this cycle? (23.10.2024 Summary)

Max from BecauseBitcoin breaks down why Solana (SOL) might be the best Layer 1 blockchain to hold this cycle.

• SOL has been holding a key level around $120 since early 2024, and Max believes this signals strength, not weakness.

• With heavy activity and fast transaction speeds, Solana continues to attract users and developers, making it more than just a speculative asset.

Max compares Solana to Ethereum, suggesting SOL is following a similar path ETH took in its previous cycle. While some argue for a bearish outlook on the SOL/ETH pair, Max sees it as bullish until market structure breaks down, meaning SOL could outperform ETH and Bitcoin this cycle. He also speculates that if Solana mirrors Ethereum’s past performance, it could hit $800-$1,000.

Max believes Solana is in a strong position and worth watching closely for future gains.

Ivan On Tech - BITCOIN: BIG PIVOT IS HERE!! (23.10.2024 Summary)

Ivan breaks down the potential impact of the BRICS summit, where a gold-backed currency might be announced.

• This could challenge the U.S. dollar and lead to global economic shifts, dividing the world into two major financial powers - East (BRICS nations) and West. As a result, Ivan believes this could fuel inflation and make assets like Bitcoin and gold more appealing.

He references Paul Tudor Jones, who is bullish on both Bitcoin and gold. He argues that rising inflation is inevitable due to high debt levels and central banks' limited control. Ivan suggests that as governments lower interest rates to manage debt, inflation will increase, driving up the value of hard assets like Bitcoin and gold.

In short, Ivan sees Bitcoin as a crucial asset for the future, especially as global financial systems evolve and inflation grows, making it a key hedge against the instability ahead.

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