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Bitcoin, created in 2010 by Satoshi Nakamoto, has been disrupting the financial system and shocking the world. Despite several booms and busts, the world’s largest digital currency has risen nearly 5,000% over the past decade, outperforming all other asset classes and most stocks. With its demand, institutional support, halving looming, and geopolitical instability, Bitcoin appears to have a bright future ahead.

The approval of Bitcoin ETFs has generated unprecedented demand among institutional investors. For example, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has taken in $5 billion in the short time since its launch, putting it in the top 7% of ETFs. Institutional demand for Bitcoin is rapidly increasing, indicative of massive accumulation that is driving its price higher.

The upcoming Bitcoin halving event, expected around April 20, 2024, will decrease the daily issuance of Bitcoin from 900 to 450. Historically, such supply shocks have led to significant price moves over the next 6-12 months, thus driving up the prices.

Despite Bitcoin trading at over $50,000, interest has waned, as seen through Google searches for Bitcoin. However, the historical trend for Bitcoin’s strong performance during the week of February 29 suggests that the current dip in interest may not lead to a loss of performance.

With Bitcoin’s returns being historically bullish during U.S. presidential election years, and long-term technicals indicating a potentially early stance in the trend, the future for Bitcoin seems quite bright.
As the U.S. national debt reaches a record high and global debts soar, potential wars in the Middle East indicate more spending for Western countries. Considering the inflation rates in countries such as Turkey and Argentina, Bitcoin’s unique cap on circulation makes it favorable.

As Bitcoin reaches all-time highs, investors are exiting gold ETFs and beginning to view Bitcoin as a safe haven asset. With its potential to outperform traditional 60/40 portfolios of stocks to bonds, investors may consider allocating a portion of their portfolio to Bitcoin for further diversification.

Despite a remarkable journey since its inception, Bitcoin continues to show promise, with potential for significant upside for investors. With ongoing developments and increasing institutional support, Bitcoin’s future appears bright.



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