Factors Affecting the Price of Bitcoin: Analyst Insights

On 12 October, GSR analysts highlighted that Bitcoin's unpredictable price fluctuations are largely driven by sentiment rather than fundamentals. They emphasised the importance of monitoring the monetary policies of the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan. In addition, upcoming US economic data and market information is crucial as the US is heading towards a soft landing, which GSR sees as a positive catalyst for the cryptocurrency.

Another potential pressure on Bitcoin could come from the possible sale by the US government of nearly 69,000 Bitcoins, valued at around $4.2bn, which were seized from the Silk Road market. The recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to refuse to hear an appeal paves the way for the sale, and GSR analyst Brian Rudick cautioned investors not to ignore the potential impact, stating that ‘this could put some downward pressure on the market.’

Market watchers are now focusing on four key factors that could affect the price of bitcoin: the US election, central bank monetary policy, the US economy, and the sale of bitcoins confiscated in the Silk Road case.

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