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Bitcoin Price Analysis: Will the Fed Send It Back to $20,000?

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Elena R

In a recent interview with Thinking Crypto, market expert Greg Dickerson delved into the world of Bitcoin, shedding light on the factors influencing its value. With a knack for simplifying complex financial concepts, Dickerson explained how the Bitcoin price can fluctuate based on the actions of the Federal Reserve, the United States’ central bank.

We’ve broken down his insights for you – read on!

Bitcoin, the renowned digital currency, came into existence as a response to the colossal financial crisis of 2008. Ever since its inception, its performance has been clearly linked to the policies and decisions of the Federal Reserve.

Dickerson highlighted a clear trend – when interest rates rise, Bitcoin’s value tends to decline, but when they fall, Bitcoin’s price experiences an upward surge. This trend was evident during the years of 2016 to 2018 when a period of stability led to favorable conditions for Bitcoin. However, in 2018, as the Federal Reserve tightened borrowing conditions, Bitcoin’s price saw a corresponding dip.

“We’re holding onto that high from August during the Quant era in 2022. Looking at the February high, we can see a macro trend line if we consider the bigger picture and remove some of the clutter. We might head down and test this line if things don’t improve and the current situation continues.”

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The Massive FTX Chaos

Dickerson also discussed a challenging period for Bitcoin in 2022 when the FTX exchange experienced issues. This event temporarily impacted Bitcoin’s price negatively. At present, Bitcoin appears to be in a holding pattern, with the possibility of dropping to approximately $20,000 or remaining within the range of $20,000 to $30,000 unless significant developments occur.

Read More: FASB Rules, Regulatory Clarity, and ETF Approvals Could Catapult Bitcoin to the Moon

He mentioned that if things like ETFs (a way for people to invest in Bitcoin) get approved or the overall economic situation changes, Bitcoin’s price could go up again. However, it seems like the price is currently waiting to reflect the decision of the Federal Reserve, crypto legislations, economy turbulences, and more!

Elena R

Elena is an expert in technical analysis and risk management in cryptocurrency market. She has 10+year experience in writing - accordingly she is avid journalists with a passion towards researching new insights coming into crypto erena.

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