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Bitcoin Price Drop Leaves Traders Worried, but Matt Hougan Is Bullish – Here’s Why

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Nidhi Kolhapur

Bitcoin (BTC) briefly dropped just above $94,000 early Wednesday after U.S. inflation data came in higher than expected, sparking concerns across financial markets. However, the cryptocurrency quickly rebounded, climbing back to $97,500, showing resilience despite the initial shock.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, in his second day of testimony before Congress, addressed the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. He acknowledged that while the Fed is getting closer to its inflation target, it hasn’t quite reached its goal yet.

His comments left investors uncertain about the central bank’s next moves.

Institutions Are Bullish, But Retail Investors Are Losing Hope

Matt Hougan, in a recent note to clients, pointed out a major divide in the crypto market. Institutional investors are more bullish than ever, while retail investors are losing confidence, largely because altcoins are struggling.

“Retail crypto loves to speculate on altcoins, and the lack of an “altcoin season” has them depressed,” he shared. 

Despite this, he believes institutions are making the right move. With ETFs and corporations already buying over 100,000 BTC this year, Bitcoin’s outlook remains strong. However, Hougan argues that altcoins also have great long-term potential.

Altcoin Boom Soon? Matt Hougan Sees Opportunity

Hougan admitted that the altcoin market is in a tricky phase, with no major new trends like DeFi or ICOs from past cycles – aside from the short-lived memecoin boom. However, he sees positive shifts ahead. With clearer regulations, growing institutional interest, and the U.S. focusing more on stablecoins, he believes DeFi could soon reach a much wider audience.

“In a year or two, my guess is that you’re not going to have to squint to see the transformation in altcoins; the impact will be self-evident. And overwhelming,” he noted. “Retail sentiment is bad in crypto right now, and to me, that signals opportunity.”

The market may be uncertain now, but history has shown that crypto’s biggest opportunities often emerge when sentiment is at its lowest.

Nidhi Kolhapur

Nidhi is a Certified Digital Marketing Executive and Passionate crypto Journalist covering the world of alternative currencies. She shares the latest and trending news on Cryptocurrency and Blockchain.

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