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Expert Analysts Assess Bitcoin’s Latest Rally: Is It Real or a Trap?

Expert Analysts Assess Bitcoin’s Latest Rally: Is It Real or a Trap?

BitcoinSistemiBitcoinSistemi2026/08/20 21:15
By:BitcoinSistemi

With the cryptocurrency market experiencing turbulent times, leading figures in the market discussed Bitcoin’s rise above $70,000, reaching the $72,000 level, in a broadcast hosted by renowned analyst Benjamin Cowen.

In the broadcast featuring Benjamin Cowen, Guy, and Rob, the dynamics behind this sharp rise in the leading cryptocurrency, macroeconomic factors, and critical predictions about the future of the markets were discussed.

Analysts said that the liquidation of short positions played a major role in this surge. While the rapid rise in prices was attributed to the ejection of approximately $2.6 billion worth of short positions in a short period, it was noted that this alone would not be enough to initiate a sustainable bull run. Analyst Guy pointed out that the bottom levels are likely behind us, but for the rally to be sustainable, strong buying in the spot market, rather than a squeeze in the derivatives market, is necessary. The net capital inflow of over half a billion dollars into spot Bitcoin ETFs was noted as a positive development, and in the event of a possible pullback, the $65,000-$67,000 range, which previously acted as resistance, could now become a strong support level.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s announcement that the US would double its bond repurchase operations as part of its liquidity support program was met with a strong market reaction. Analysts stated that while this step wasn’t a direct monetary expansion, it offered a critical intervention signal that instilled confidence in the market. However, given the massive US national debt approaching $40 trillion and global geopolitical tensions, investors continued to gravitate towards hard assets to counter the depreciation of fiat currencies, supporting the simultaneous rise in both Bitcoin and gold prices.

The situation in the Ethereum and altcoin market was also on analysts’ radar. It was noted that Ethereum’s parity against Bitcoin (ETH/BTC) had seen a noticeable recovery in recent weeks, and that institutional investors were showing interest in Ethereum, particularly due to its passive income (staking) opportunities. On the other hand, it was assessed that a general rally period, where all altcoins rose simultaneously as in past cycles, might be over, and that the market is entering a divergence phase where only projects with real use cases and liquidity will survive.

Finally, analysts sharing their expectations regarding the Fed’s interest rate policy pointed out that inflationary pressures and geopolitical risks have not yet completely disappeared. They added that, in parallel with actions taken by central banks in countries such as the UK, Japan, and Australia, the possibility of an interest rate increase in the US should not be entirely ruled out.

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