BTC Price Surge– Bitcoin (BTC) has reclaimed the $69,000 mark during European trading hours, reaching this notable high just a week after last hitting it. As of the latest reports, Bitcoin has cooled slightly, sitting at $68,925—still up 2% for the day, according to data from CoinGecko.
Looking forward, traders are bracing for a crucial week filled with macroeconomic updates. Significant reports set to be released include the Q3 gross domestic product (GDP), personal consumption data—which helps track inflation—and a jobs report due on Friday. Analyst Valentin Fournier from BRN noted that “these releases will provide a comprehensive overview of the economy’s strength, inflation trajectory, and employment trends.” Such factors could greatly influence Bitcoin’s price movements in the near term.
Next Tuesday, November 5, marks an important day in U.S. politics as Americans prepare to vote in a closely watched presidential election between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Fournier believes that the resolution of the election will likely provide a positive push for Bitcoin’s price. “Given the current accumulation phase, upcoming macroeconomic data, and the positive sentiment surrounding the U.S. presidential election, we believe Bitcoin is well-positioned for a strong upward move,” he remarked.
In the wake of recent political developments, a trading note from Singapore-based QCP Capital highlighted that Trump’s recent appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast has significantly boosted his visibility, leading to a spike in his odds on the crypto-based prediction market Polymarket. Despite this, QCP, like BRN, suggests that Bitcoin’s bullish momentum is becoming less reliant on Trump’s electoral prospects. Despite crypto being touted as the ‘Trump Trade,’ BTC’s correlation with Trump’s odds appears to be weakening as it aims to break $70,000 and clear its July highs, the firm stated.
As Bitcoin continues to navigate these turbulent waters, traders are keenly observing both macroeconomic indicators and political developments that could shape its trajectory in the coming days.