Hey fellow crypto enthusiasts,
Let’s talk Bitcoin, shall we? If you’ve been keeping an eye on the market, you’ve probably noticed some pretty wild movements lately. Well, there’s a reason behind all this madness, and it’s got a lot to do with those sneaky little ETFs.
So, here’s the scoop: ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) have been gobbling up Bitcoin like it’s going out of style. In fact, they’re snatching up around 10,000 bitcoins every single day. Crazy, right? But what does this mean for the price? Well, hold onto your hats because the demand-supply gap might just hit 20 times what it was before!
Picture this: since January 10th, these ETFs have managed to amass over 300,000 bitcoins. Crunching the numbers (and excluding weekends and holidays), that’s roughly 10,000 bitcoins flying off the shelves daily.
Now, let’s compare that to the miners churning out about 900 bitcoins per day. Yep, that’s more than a 10x difference between what’s being produced and what’s being gobbled up. Basic economics tells us this kind of demand spike usually leads to asset appreciation, which is exactly what we’re seeing now.
But wait, there’s more! The halving event, set for April 20th, will cut Bitcoin production in half. We’re talking just 3,215 bitcoins per block, every 10 minutes, on average. That’s a measly ~450 BTC per day.
So, if Wall Street’s appetite keeps up, we could be looking at a demand that’s 20 times greater than the supply by the end of April. Cue the fireworks!
Now, let’s get to the juicy price predictions. The more optimistic folks, like Max Keiser, are throwing around numbers like $100,000 per Bitcoin in a single trading candle. Others, such as Peter Brandt, are aiming even higher, with targets of up to $200,000 in this bull cycle.
But what makes Bitcoin so unique in all of this? Unlike other scarce assets like gold, Bitcoin’s demand doesn’t affect its supply. The whole mining game is controlled by math, with the total supply capped at 21 million coins.
Back in 2009, each block contained a whopping 50 bitcoins. Fast forward to today, and we’re down to 6.25 BTC per block, set to drop even further to 3.125 BTC in April. It’s a steady decrease, no matter how many fancy new mining rigs hit the market.
Now, let’s talk about the big players in the game. These US ETFs are creating an insane demand for Bitcoin. We’re talking 10,000 bitcoins per day, which is more than what was mined in the early days of Bitcoin, even if 50 BTC per block were being produced.
To put it into perspective, these ETFs now hold a whopping 4.32% of all the bitcoins out there. That’s no small chunk of change!
So, what’s the bottom line here? We might just be witnessing the beginning of what some are calling the “Wall Street era of Bitcoin.” And if the stars align, the next big cycle could see governments jumping on the BTC bandwagon.
Want to learn more about the upcoming Bitcoin halving and join the countdown? Check out the dedicated landing page by Klever here. It’s a great way to stay informed and be part of the excitement leading up to this major event!
If you’re a newbie in the Bitcoin landscape, don’t miss the chance to read this great “How Does It Work” page about BTC made by Klever https://klever.io/en-us/blog/what-is-bitcoin-and-how-does-it-work
… Bitcoin is unstoppable