- Bitcoin has crossed the $30,000 mark for the first time since June 2022 due to a decrease in banking instability and an increase in investor confidence regarding the US central bank’s monetary policies.
- Traders have changed their predictions regarding future Federal Reserve rate increases, leading to a significant shift in the bond market.
- The rise in Bitcoin’s value is a testament to its potential to serve as a hedge against macroeconomic uncertainties and to retain its value over time.
Bitcoin (BTC) has surpassed the $30,000 mark for the first time since June 10, 2022, due to a decrease in banking instability in March and an increase in confidence among investors regarding the monetary policy of the U.S. central bank. As of now, the leading cryptocurrency in terms of market capitalization is being traded at $30,237, indicating a rise of 6.75% in the past 24 hours.
According to Coindesk’s report, Richard Mico, the CEO and chief legal officer of Banxa, a payment-and-compliance infrastructure provider for cryptocurrency, stated that the market is evidently anticipating a growth deceleration and consequent relaxation of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policies in 2023. He highlighted that this can be observed by observing the bond market.
Upon examining the bond market, it is evident that the U.S. 2-Year Treasury note has dropped below 4%, falling from its peak of over 5% in early March. Traders have quickly altered their predictions regarding future Federal Reserve rate increases, which has led to this significant shift in the bond market.
“There will likely still be a lot of liquidity injected into the market as a result. Already, Bitcoin has been the best-performing asset of 2023, and it usually is the asset that responds most quickly and violently to these kinds of monetary shifts,” stated Mico.
Bitcoin’s price last crossed the $30,000 mark on June 10, 2022, during its descent below $20,000. It remained at this low point for a significant part of the latter half of the year and the beginning of 2023. Over the past three weeks, it has been hovering around $28,000, as cautious investors assessed the effects of a potential banking collapse, sustained inflationary pressure, and other macroeconomic uncertainties. Bitcoin’s value has grown by about 80% year-to-date, with its price at the start of 2023 around $16,600.
In January, Bitcoin experienced a surge in value due to indications that inflation was declining. After stalling in February, it picked up momentum again in late March following the collapse of Silicon Valley and Signature banks. This led some investors to question the current monetary system’s stability and once again become interested in assets that preserve their value. In a similar vein, gold has recently surged, surpassing $2,000 for the first time since 2020.
According to Mico, the ongoing banking crisis has led to a change in the narrative, which is contributing to the growing momentum of Bitcoin.
“BTC is also being seen as a reliable store of value that lacks the issues that come with storing your money by way of a third-party intermediary, or a bank. BTC is now properly starting to be perceived as a risk-off asset,” he stated.
“De-dollarization is also increasingly becoming part of the narrative, which is further accelerating BTC adoption,” Mico concluded. “With BTC, in short, you are your own bank. It’s difficult to make predictions given the volatility of late, but I wouldn’t be surprised if this momentum regarding BTC continues,” he added.
The recent surge in Bitcoin’s value is a clear indication of its potential to retain its value in the face of macroeconomic uncertainties. The ongoing banking crisis and rising inflationary pressure have led investors to re-evaluate their portfolios and consider alternative assets that can act as a hedge against these risks. This has fueled renewed interest in Bitcoin, leading to its recent upward trajectory.
While the market is still grappling with uncertainties, the cryptocurrency has demonstrated its resilience and ability to overcome past volatility. As Bitcoin continues to gain mainstream acceptance, it is likely to emerge as a legitimate investment asset class in the coming years.
However, investors should exercise caution and carefully assess their risk tolerance before diving into the volatile world of cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin also surpassed almost all S&P 500 companies in 2023.
Bitcoin price
At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at 30,125$ according to TradingView:
