In a recent episode of The Market Report, analyst Marcel Pechman discusses the current stagnation of Bitcoin around $27,000, attributing it to the growing importance of the macroeconomic scenario for an eventual breakout. Interestingly, the most significant price movements tend to follow periods of low volatility, during which overconfident traders may increase leverage, ultimately fueling price swings through stop-loss orders and liquidations.
Contrary to popular belief, Pechman does not predict the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision on June 14 as a significant trigger, as the maintenance of the current 5% rate is already relatively priced in. He asserts that based on his 20-year trading experience, such events often arise unexpectedly.
A focal point of the episode is President Joe Biden’s recent remarks on wealthy crypto traders evading taxes. Tax loss harvesting is alleged to be the primary method used. Although this strategy is commonly employed by stock, mutual fund, and commodities traders to reduce overall tax liabilities, Biden’s comments seem to create an unfair distinction between different asset classes. With less than ten days to go before a potential debt default, Pechman does not see the U.S. president in a bargaining position.
The episode also explores the possibility of an impending Bitcoin breakout towards $29,000. The current price movement, hovering sideways, is reminiscent of early April, when the cryptocurrency’s 12-hour chart fluctuated between $27,800 and $28,700 for 11 days. However, Pechman identifies a key difference between the early April bullish breakout and the current Bitcoin futures premium and options risk metrics: the current metrics result in a less probable scenario for bullish gains.
This nuanced analysis paints a fascinating picture of the interplay between macroeconomic factors, policymaker statements, and the crypto market. While the episode delves into various indicators and somewhat contrasts the early April bullish breakout with the present situation in the Bitcoin futures and options market, it maintains that the future is never entirely predictable. The main conflict in the article arises from the different factors affecting Bitcoin’s price movement and the possibility of an eventual breakout, pitted against the surrounding skepticism from macroeconomic events and political statements.
Ultimately, the episode leaves room for the possibility that bulls might eventually prevail, but it may not be as likely as crypto enthusiasts hope. Risk metrics and other indicators paint a less favorable picture, and only time will truly reveal the eventual course of events.
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Source: Cointelegraph
