Bitcoin doesn’t need a fresh narrative to reclaim $100K: Analyst
Bitcoin doesn't need a new narrative to reclaim $100,000, according to MN Trading Capital founder Michael van de Poppe, who argues price movements naturally generate their own stories. Bitcoin has fallen 10% year-to-date while AI stocks surge, suggesting attention has shifted. The cryptocurrency last traded above $100,000 in November and currently sits at $78,250, up 14.49% monthly.
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