Analyst foresees Bitcoin hitting $46,000 by 2024 halving

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Bitcoin’s shifting volatility patterns, particularly after halving events, are drawing attention from both investors and analysts. Veteran analyst Filbfilb predicts a potential rise to $35,000 by the end of 2023, with a further increase to $46,000 by the 2024 halving event.

Filbfilb’s predictions, based on historical price patterns and market dynamics, highlight the ongoing transformation of Bitcoin from a speculative asset to a more predictable financial instrument.

However, while there’s optimism surrounding potential price milestones, the inherent unpredictability of the crypto market, coupled with external factors like macroeconomic trends, emphasizes the importance of cautious optimism.

Bitcoin experienced extreme volatility in its early years, with price swings of over 150 percent within months being commonplace. However, Bitcoin’s volatility has steadily decreased after each halving event, which occurs approximately every four years and cuts the mining reward in half.

One analysis of Bitcoin’s three halving cycles so far found that the duration of high-volatility episodes has become shorter after each cycle. While the first cycle saw over two months of 150 percent volatility changes, the second cycle had one month of such volatility. Most recently, the current cycle has not seen any days with volatility above 150 percent.

Bitcoin’s volatility is now characterized as similar to stocks like NVIDIA or Tesla. One metric shows Bitcoin’s four-week volatility has remained under seven percent in recent months, displaying overall stability.

Bitcoin’s transition to a mature asset

This lowering of Bitcoin’s volatility reflects its maturation as an asset class. Recently, Bitcoin found strong price support around $25,000 after declines from its 2021 highs, with the token showing resilience to negative news that would have previously caused large sell-offs.

While some analysts think Bitcoin could rally back to $30,000 soon if positive sentiment leads to increased buying, it faces resistance around $26,900. However, experts say surpassing the key psychological level of $30,000 is achievable. This support and resistance dynamic demonstrates Bitcoin exhibiting stability similar to traditional markets. Its decreased volatility allows for more reliable modeling of price levels.

Bitcoin’s reduced volatility gives it potential appeal to a wider range of institutional investors and companies looking to allocate reserves to alternative assets. Major firms like Tesla, Blockstream, and MicroStrategy have invested significantly in Bitcoin. More conservative funds may follow if Bitcoin maintains a volatility profile comparable to technology stocks.

However, regulatory uncertainty contributes significantly to Bitcoin’s lingering volatility. The lack of approval for a Bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States means mainstream investors still have limited access to traditional accounts. Clearer regulations and easier accessibility to Bitcoin would likely reduce associated volatility and promote further adoption.

Bitcoin’s future remains uncertain

While data confirm Bitcoin’s volatility has moderated substantially, its future outlook remains unclear. Analysts agree that predicting the impacts of additional halving events and macroeconomic factors on Bitcoin’s price is difficult.

Historical patterns show Bitcoin tends to rise a year before each halving event, suggesting the next one in 2024 could spark the start of a bull run. Though exact price predictions are challenging, Bitcoin’s evolution towards lower volatility is a positive sign for its perception as a mature asset.