Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has recently surpassed the $22,000 price level, which has reignited discussions about the digital asset's future prospects.
While Bitcoin has witnessed several price surges in the past, this recent uptick has come amidst unprecedented institutional investor interest and increased mainstream adoption.
This has resulted in analysts revising their Bitcoin price predictions, with some forecasting a continued bull run, while others are more cautious in their outlook.
Retail sales in the United States registered an unexpected 3% increase on a monthly basis in January 2023, marking the most substantial surge since March 2021 and far surpassing market predictions of a 1.8% rise. This upswing followed a 1.1% drop in December.
Typically, robust retail sales data indicates that the US Federal Reserve may adopt a more hawkish monetary policy stance, leading investors to shift away from high-risk investments such as Bitcoin and turn to traditional safe-haven assets such as gold.
El Salvador has set in motion plans to establish a “Bitcoin embassy” in the state of Texas, as declared by the country's envoy to the United States, Milena Mayorga. In a tweet yesterday, Mayorga stated that she engaged in discussions regarding the proposal with Joe Esparza, the Texas Deputy Secretary of State.
The Texas Secretary of State has verified that they indeed held a meeting with El Salvador's representative to the United States, with the intention of exploring possibilities for cultural and business interchange. Nevertheless, the official has opted to keep the details of the dialogue confidential.
Reports indicate that El Salvador has procured the aforementioned digital currency, as
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