Bitcoin, highest price since January...What are the chances of sustained gains after breaking $80,000?

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Bitcoin (BTC) temporarily reclaimed the $80,000 mark, reaching its highest level since January this year.

Yahoo Finance reported on May 4 (local time) that Bitcoin's price surged above the $80,000 line during trading, injecting strong upward energy into the cryptocurrency market. This marks the first time Bitcoin has reached $80,000 in approximately four months since January. The market interprets this rebound as a signal that Bitcoin is breaking out of a long-term consolidation phase and entering a new upward trajectory.

The price increase is a result of improved macroeconomic conditions combined with active buying from institutional investors. As US inflation indicators fell below market expectations, showing a stable trend, capital inflow into risk assets accelerated. The consistent net inflow through Bitcoin spot ETFs also played a crucial role in defending against price drops and increasing upward pressure.

From a technical perspective, $80,000 has acted as a psychological resistance level for investors. The mere fact that Bitcoin touched this point confirms the market's will to end the downtrend and transition into a bull market. Trading volume also increased significantly compared to the previous day, supporting the break above $80,000. Currently, selling pressure from high-point holders and buying interest aiming for further gains are evenly matched, showing high volatility.

Bitcoin's strength is invigorating the overall market. Major altcoins are also joining Bitcoin's upward trend, showing simultaneous gains, and the total market capitalization of the virtual asset market is also rising. Investors expect a rally towards the next target of $90,000 to begin in earnest if Bitcoin successfully stabilizes above the $80,000 mark.

Market participants emphasized that the sustainability of institutional supply and demand is crucial for this $80,000 breakthrough not to be a temporary phenomenon. The direction of macroeconomic indicators, along with regulatory trends in major countries, could act as variables in future price movements. Currently, Bitcoin is consolidating its support base around $80,000, accumulating energy for its next leap.

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