On November 24, Bitcoin briefly dipped below $96,000, driven by a surge in profit-taking that reached an all-time high of $443 million in daily realized gains, according to data from CryptoQuant.
BTC: Realized Profit reached an ALL-TIME HIGH of $443 million (daily) 🤑 pic.twitter.com/XXANCIogxk
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Sharp Decline and Recovery
As of now, Bitcoin has partially recovered, trading at $98,000. The sharp drop triggered significant liquidations in the derivatives market, with total positions worth $53.8 million being wiped out.
Expert Insights
Analysts at CryptoQuant report that unrealized profits currently stand at 57%, compared to a peak of 69% in March 2024. This indicates a heightened probability of further price corrections, according to experts.
Likelihood of a correction increased? 😱
— Maartunn (@JA_Maartun) November 23, 2024
Unrealized Profit levels are elevated, currently sitting at 57%. This is approaching the March 2024 peak of 69%, signaling an increased probability of a price correction. pic.twitter.com/f0VEJMJSYw
“Such price swings are common in highly volatile markets. However, profit-taking at this scale often signals significant market movements ahead,” noted analysts.
Long-Term Outlook
Despite the recent correction, investment firm VanEck has reaffirmed its optimistic outlook, predicting Bitcoin could reach $180,000 in the near future. Similarly, analysts from Bernstein highlighted key catalysts that could drive Bitcoin’s price to $200,000.
Bitcoin’s recent volatility follows a prolonged rally during which the cryptocurrency repeatedly hit new all-time highs throughout 2024.