Originally published on: October 19, 2024
As Bitcoin approaches the $70,000 mark, many traders are expressing bullish sentiments in the cryptocurrency market. However, independent crypto analyst Matthew Hyland believes that the current sentiment may not be as optimistic as it appears within the industry’s echo chamber.
Hyland points out that while traders within the crypto space may be quick to adopt a bullish outlook, the general public has not shown the same level of interest as seen in 2021. This discrepancy in sentiment, according to Hyland, is a key indicator that the market has not yet fully embraced a bullish trend.
Recent data from Google search volumes for the term “Bitcoin” also supports Hyland’s observation, showing a one-year low in interest during the week of Oct. 12, 2024. He further notes that the current number of market participants is only a fraction of what it was in previous years, indicating a subdued level of interest from retail investors.
While the Crypto Fear and Greed Index suggests a bullish sentiment with a score of 72, up from a neutral score of 49 on Oct. 12, prominent traders like MN Trading Capital founder Michael van de Poppe and Glassnode lead analyst James Check have expressed optimism about Bitcoin’s price chart.
Despite the increase in bullish posts from the crypto community, analytics firm Santiment warns that excessive optimism could lead to a market reversal. With a ratio of 1.8 bullish posts for every bearish post about Bitcoin, the firm advises caution against overly optimistic expectations.
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