Bitcoin surges past key $30K resistance point: what’s next for crypto investors?

After a long crypto winter, Bitcoin has finally soared above the crucial $30K resistance level, a feat it has struggled to achieve since May 2022.

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As the Binance price chart shows, this milestone indicates a potential shift in the cryptocurrency market. Observers note that the Bitcoin Sentiment Index (BSI) has flipped back to bullish, suggesting growing investor confidence.

Bitcoin’s trajectory speaks to its resilience and volatility. After plunging to around $15K in November 2022, the lowest point in the recent bear cycle, Bitcoin has been on a sideways upward trend. However, the period between August 2023 and the past week saw the cryptocurrency trading sideways with a slight downward trend, causing the BSI to momentarily turn bearish.

Going by past trends, the next resistance levels are anticipated between $35K and $38K. If it makes it past that, the next hurdle will be the $46K to $48K bracket, where it previously struggled in 2021 and early 2022. Breaking and sustaining above these points could set the stage for Bitcoin to challenge the $57K to $59K range. Beyond that, the sky’s the limit for Bitcoin’s potential ascent.

Being Cautiously Optimistic

However, this optimistic outlook is tempered by several potential risks, including geopolitical tensions, continued hikes in interest rates, the SEC’s firm stance against Bitcoin spot ETF applications, and the ever-present threat of unforeseen ‘Black Swan’ events. Such factors could potentially trigger a downturn, possibly dragging Bitcoin back to its recent $15K low, a level not historically known for strong support.

Amidst these uncertainties, crypto investors are advised to tread cautiously. “We need to be mindful as crypto investors before going into the next bull cycle,” warns Crypto Casey. Her main concern is how the upcoming holiday season will affect market sentiment and what that will mean for the entire industry.

“A lot of us have been holding bags of altcoins that are in the red from the last bull cycle,” she notes. “Some of our altcoins are down 20%, 40%, 60%, and even 80 and 90%. Some of us are still holding and considering the reality of the situation where a lot of people are hurting financially, most of them are going to sell when these altcoins start trending upward.” Casey urges investors to be strategic and beware of this sell pressure. “Most of the altcoins won’t come back,” she predicts. “There are tens of thousands of different altcoins, and over 95% of them will fail, including newer altcoins that will be popular in this next bull cycle.”

Take The Gains

One effective strategy emphasized for investors will be taking profits. As several experts have observed, the only way investing in risky, speculative technologies like cryptocurrencies can be truly transformative is by realizing gains. This means selling when in profit, either converting crypto to fiat and transferring it off the exchange or selling for stablecoin and securing it in a personal crypto wallet. The lesson from the last cycle remains: the numbers on the screen remain mere fairy dust if there’s nothing tangible to show.

As we await what the future holds, investors are reminded of the dynamic and unpredictable nature of the crypto market. Keep your finger on the crypto pulse to ensure you stay ahead as we potentially step into a new bull cycle.