The cryptocurrency market continues to seesaw high volatility, with Bitcoin (BTC) facing both threats and opportunities. Despite recording a 6% increase in December, BTC remains in a volatile pattern that raises concerns among investors and analysts.

According to trader Daan Crypto Trades, BTC’s performance is not encouraging in the short term, but the cryptocurrency is still in a slow uptrend. “BTC’s price action is choppy and doesn’t look pretty. However, it is still in a slow uptrend,” he said.

Despite the seasonal optimism, the market faces additional challenges due to global monetary policies. The Federal Reserve (Fed) has indicated a 25 basis point interest rate cut, scheduled for December 18. However, investors fear that the Fed’s comments will curb expectations for further cuts, negatively impacting risk assets such as Bitcoin. The PCE reading, the Fed’s preferred inflation index, is awaited as a decisive factor in determining the real impact of inflation on the cryptocurrency market.

Global and Regulatory Impacts

Globally, news of thefts and regulatory policies are also contributing to instability. One study found that North Korean groups stole $1.34 billion worth of cryptocurrency in 2024, accounting for two-thirds of global hacks. In addition, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) demanded that El Salvador limit the adoption of Bitcoin as a condition for a loan, highlighting the resistance of cryptocurrencies to integrating into the traditional financial system.

Positive Advances and Projections for the Future

On the other hand, regulatory developments in the United States suggest greater institutional adoption of Bitcoin. There is speculation that President-elect Donald Trump may propose an Executive Order to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR). According to Dennis Porter, founder of the Satoshi Act Fund, the plan would be funded by the Treasury’s Exchange Stabilization Fund, reinforcing the U.S. position in the global adoption of the cryptocurrency.

Experts such as Mauricio Di Bartolomeo of Ledn and Robert Kiyosaki, author of “Rich Dad, Poor Dad,” believe that BTC will continue to appreciate. Bartolomeo projects a price equivalent to 50 ounces of gold, which would work out to approximately $132,500. Kiyosaki is even more bullish, predicting that BTC’s price could reach $350,000 by 2025.

Conclusion

Although Bitcoin$BTC While Bitcoin continues to face significant risks, such as restrictive regulation and macroeconomic impacts, it also finds support in promising long-term scenarios. With positive seasonality, monetary easing in China, and possible regulatory advances in the US, Bitcoin has the potential to consolidate its position as a strategic asset in the global financial market.#BTCNextMove

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