2023 has been a standout year for Bitcoin, marked by a remarkable recovery and promising bullish trends. According to Katie Stockton, founder of Fairlead Strategies, the rally isn’t over yet. In her recent analysis, she suggests that Bitcoin could climb an additional 10% to reach the pivotal $42,200 mark.
After a challenging 2022, Bitcoin’s performance this year has been nothing short of spectacular, boasting a 132% surge year to date. This impressive rebound brings the $42,200 resistance level within striking distance, a significant milestone considering the crypto’s past struggles.
“Bitcoin could exit its current consolidation phase on a high note with a breakthrough above $38,000, setting the stage for an assault on the $42,200 resistance,” Stockton informed her clients.
This prediction seemed to be on track as Bitcoin soared over 3% this Tuesday, briefly touching $38,300, a level unseen since its tumultuous descent in May 2022.
Stockton’s optimism is rooted in various medium-term technical indicators that signal an impending bullish phase for Bitcoin. These indicators underpin her belief in the crypto’s potential for further gains in the coming weeks.
A sustained close above the $42,200 barrier over two consecutive weeks would signal a more extended bullish trend, paving the way for greater appreciation in value.
“Our long-term indicators are showing positive signs, but we’re still waiting for a decisive bullish turn. Breaking past $42,200 would confirm a significant bullish reversal in the long-term narrative,” explained Stockton.
For now, Bitcoin finds immediate support at its rising 50-day moving average, hovering around $33,900. Stockton’s insights align with growing market optimism towards Bitcoin. Standard Chartered, for instance, has projected a potential surge in Bitcoin’s value, reaching as high as $100,000 by 2024, heralding the onset of a “crypto spring.”
As the year draws to a close, Bitcoin investors and enthusiasts are watching with bated breath, hoping for a triumphant end to a year that has rekindled faith in the pioneering cryptocurrency.