Bitcoin Nears $100K as Crypto Market Surges
By: bitcoin ethereum news|2025/05/04 11:15:01
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Bitcoin hits $97,800 on May 2, now at $96,231.22, down 0.88%. RSI signals bullish momentum, with $107,000 as the next resistance. Tariff pause and institutional adoption fuel crypto market growth. Bitcoin is down 0.88 percent for the past 24 hours as it trades at $96,231.22 today. This dip comes after a recent peak of $97,800 on May 2, which put the cryptocurrency on the verge of the psychological $100,000 mark. Bitcoin’s early April low saw $73,400, before the surge to $97,800 on May 2, a 30% increase. Upward movement is in line with other portfolio diversification trends related to economic uncertainties brought on by trade policies under the Trump administration. Bitcoin’s break above a key technical pattern, the top trendline of the pennant, May 1 market data suggests that Bitcoin may continue to rise. Source – X The Relative Strength Index (RSI) of Bitcoin is approaching overbought zones, according Glassnode data. Bitcoin may encounter resistance above $107,000, which is in line with prior highs in December and January, if this trend persists. Investors who purchased at a discount may now be trying to lock in gains. Source –X As a result, X posts highlight that Network activity has peaked at a six month high, with 925,914 unique Bitcoin addresses active in the past 24 hours. A spike in on chain transactions is always a sign of healthy user participation and growing demand, which often precedes price appreciation. Factors Driving Bitcoin’s Momentum There are a number of elements behind Bitcoin’s recent performance. Cryptocurrency has proven to be a potential safe haven asset, and has often moved inversely to stocks during times of market turbulence. And this dynamic has been apparent in the midst of changing trade policy signals — for example, a temporary tariff pause by former President Donald Trump. The launch of a Bitcoin exchange traded product (ETP) by BlackRock in Europe on March 28 opened the door for more institutional adoption. As European regulations evolve, this could encourage more investors into crypto space as the asset management giant that oversees $11.6 trillion makes this move. Bitcoin’s fixed supply of 21 million coins remains in high demand. Because of its scarcity, coupled with rising interest, prices tend to rise. CoinMarket cap reports that the market cap of the crypto industry has recently regained the $3.1 trillion mark, which is a sign of broader market strength. Potential Challenges Ahead Bitcoin, nevertheless, faces resistance from the present positive mindset. An enormous mental and technological hurdle exists in breaking beyond the $100,000 mark. If a breakthrough doesn’t happen, profit taking can slow progress. Uncertainty around U.S. economic statistics, including inflation and employment reports, might impact investor mood. Even if Trump’s tariff proposals are on pause for the time being, I am still worried about them. Risk assets, such as cryptocurrencies, may take a blow if inflation were to rise as a result of the higher import taxes. Bitcoin’s long-term trajectory remains upward. The cryptocurrency has since its debut in 2009, gone from $1 in 2011 all the way to its current levels thanks to increasing acceptance and adoption Source: https://www.livebitcoinnews.com/bitcoin-nears-100k-as-crypto-market-surges/
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