
Bitcoin Breaks $90K Barrier: A Surge to Watch!
2025-04-22
Author: Jessica Wong
Bitcoin Soars to New Heights!
In a stunning rebound, Bitcoin (BTC) has skyrocketed to $90,000 for the first time since early March, marking a remarkable increase of over 5% in just five days! This surge comes as Bitcoin veers off from the downward trend of traditional equities, with the S&P 500 tumbling from over 5,700 points on March 7 to below 5,200.
A Rollercoaster Year for BTC!
Despite this recent rally, Bitcoin remains down more than 5% year-to-date. Yet, it has shown impressive recovery since hitting a low on April 8, when it had plummeted nearly 20% for the year and was more than 30% off its record high of around $109,000 set in January. This marked one of the sharpest corrections in recent memory, surpassing the August 2024 slide to $49,000.
Market Dynamics Shifting!
Interestingly, the average perpetual funding rate across exchanges is currently negative. This means that short sellers are paying long holders to maintain their positions—creating a setup ripe for a potential short squeeze. When shorts are forced to cover, it often leads to a rapid price increase!
Record Inflow Boosts Bullish Trends!
In a further boost to the bullish sentiment, Monday witnessed the largest single-day inflow into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs since January 30, with a staggering total exceeding $380 million. Coupled with the Nasdaq’s upward momentum of over 1% on what analysts are calling "Turnaround Tuesday," Bitcoin's prospects for continued growth look promising, despite the key resistance levels ahead that it must conquer.
What Lies Ahead for Bitcoin?
As the cryptocurrency market heats up, all eyes will be on Bitcoin to see if it can maintain this momentum and break through the barriers ahead. Investors and crypto enthusiasts alike are eager to see if this signifies the start of a new chapter in Bitcoin’s journey. Will $90K be just the beginning? Stay tuned!