The Entire Crypto Bull Run Hinges On These Factors: Analyst
29 Agosto 2024 - 4:50AM
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In a thread shared with his 538,000 followers on X, crypto analyst
Miles Deutscher highlights the vital importance of retail investors
to the sustainability of the crypto bull market. To understand the
possible return of the crypto bull run, Deutscher believes it is
essential to understand what has happened in recent years.
Deutscher recalls the substantial rally from March 2020 through
November 2021, highlighting the extreme gains made across various
altcoins. Understanding The Crypto Bull Run Dynamics “From March
2020 until November 2021, the crypto market rallied 2,672%, with
many alts pulling 50-100x+ multiples,” Deutscher states, pointing
to a period characterized by significant financial stimulus and
increased public interest due to global lockdowns. However, the
glory days were short-lived, as Deutscher pointed out, marking the
peak of the market in November 2021 followed by a steep decline.
The downward spiral was accentuated by the LUNA & UST collapse
in May 2022, which not only erased significant market value but
also exacerbated the decline across the broader crypto market.
“Crypto technically topped in November 2021. But it wasn’t until
May 2022 that crypto would be delivered its final death blow: The
LUNA & UST collapse,” he explained, illustrating the
precariousness of crypto investments during that period. Related
Reading: Signs Of A New Crypto Winter? Warren Buffett’s $1 Billion
Stock Sales Spark Market Crash Fears The aftermath of these events
led to a widespread exodus of retail investors, who were either
financially devastated or disillusioned by the dramatic downturns.
“If you were burnt financially, you left. If you weren’t burnt
financially, you still left (price/time capitulation),” Deutscher
explains, capturing the deep-seated anxiety that permeated the
retail investor base following the market’s collapse. Despite the
challenging environment, 2023 ushered in a new wave of optimism
with significant institutional movements, notably BlackRock’s
application for a Bitcoin spot ETF in June, which was later
approved. “On the 16th of June, BlackRock applied for a Bitcoin
spot ETF […] This not only signaled a positive catalyst on the
horizon but a paradigm shift in the way BTC was being viewed by
major institutions,” Deutscher highlighted, pointing to a critical
moment that potentially marked the beginning of a new era for
Bitcoin and possibly the broader crypto market. As of January 2024,
the crypto market had seen a surge in Bitcoin prices, reaching new
all-time highs following the successful launch of the ETF. “Over
$17b has flowed into the BTC spot ETFs so far this year,” Deutscher
notes, underscoring the significant impact of institutional
investment on Bitcoin’s valuation and the broader market sentiment.
However, Deutscher tempers expectations regarding the altcoin
market, which has not seen parallel success. The lack of a similar
rally in altcoins is attributed by Deutscher to the new market
dynamics introduced by the ETF, which altered traditional liquidity
flows and investment patterns. “The primary driver of this cycle
has been the BTC ETF. This is vastly different from the last cycle,
where the primary driver was macro conditions,” he remarks. When
Will The Bull Run Return? Looking ahead, Deutscher speculates on
the conditions that might entice retail investors to return. He
emphasizes the critical role of Bitcoin achieving new all-time
highs, suggesting that Bitcoin reaching or surpassing $100,000
could ignite renewed interest across the crypto sector. “Yes, many
of the aforementioned issues like altcoin dispersion would still
exist, but it would definitely pave over some cracks. A BTC rally =
media attention, people front running an altcoin rotation, renewed
optimism,” he added. Related Reading: New Memecoin Popcat Claws Its
Way Up, Dominates Top 100 Cryptos With 62% Rally Deutscher also
highlights the natural inclination of humans towards gambling,
noting that the thrill of high returns might quickly attract retail
investors back to the market if altcoins show sustained rallies. He
referenced the Pareto principle to remind followers that
significant market gains often occur late in the investment cycle.
“80% of gains in a bull market come in the last 20%, of the move.
Retail joins the party late. We simply may just be too early (in
terms of cycle duration we comparatively still are), Deutscher
states. Additionally, he points to the potential of emerging
technologies in AI, gaming, and decentralized finance (DeFi) to
create compelling new use cases for crypto. He suggested that just
a few successful applications could drive widespread adoption,
fostering a more sustainable interest in the crypto market. Because
of that Deutscher remains optimistic about the return of retail
investors. He concludes, “so in conclusion, yes – retail is
(mostly) gone. There are valid reasons why, and this cycle is
fundamentally different because of them. But it won’t take much for
retail to return. And that day may be sooner than you think.” At
press time, BTC traded at $59,650. Featured image created with
DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
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