Bitcoin Reclaims $60K as Bulls Take Control – Is This the Start of a Major Rally?
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Bitcoin price has once again breached the $60,000 mark, sparking renewed optimism among investors. MicroStrategy’s latest Bitcoin purchase and expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut are fueling the rally. Meanwhile, JPMorgan’s evolving stance on Bitcoin signals broader institutional interest.
Despite cautionary warnings from BlackRock, bullish momentum continues to dominate the market, leaving traders speculating on whether this is the start of a sustained upward trend.
In August and September 2024, MicroStrategy acquired 18,300 additional Bitcoin for around $1.11 billion. This brings the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to approximately 244,800 BTC, valued at $14.14 billion. The average price paid per Bitcoin since they began purchasing in 2020 is $38,585.
MicroStrategy has acquired 18,300 BTC for ~$1.11 billion at ~$60,408 per #bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 4.4% QTD and 17.0% YTD. As of 9/12/2024, we hodl 244,800 $BTC acquired for ~$9.45 billion at ~$38,585 per bitcoin. $MSTR https://t.co/WBBRSKxA1U
To finance this recent purchase, MicroStrategy raised $1.11 billion by selling over 8 million shares. Despite varied analyst opinions, the company continues to aggressively invest in Bitcoin under CEO Michael Saylor’s leadership.
Key points:
This significant investment by a major institution like MicroStrategy reinforces confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term growth potential.
On Friday, Bitcoin surged to nearly $60,000, marking its highest level since early September. This 2.5% increase was driven by investor optimism
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