Bitcoin (BTC) Enters Key Bull Run Phase with Potential to Reach $125,000
Bitcoin (BTC) is reportedly entering a crucial phase of its bull run, often referred to as the "seventh inning" by seasoned investor Ari Paul, founder and CIO of BlockTower Capital. This phase suggests that Bitcoin is in the first part of its final third of growth, with the potential to reach impressive price levels of $90,000 to $125,000 in the coming months.
According to Paul, who shared his insights on his personal X account on November 8, 2024, Bitcoin's current trajectory indicates that it is poised for continued gradual growth. This bullish outlook is primarily supported by institutional adoption, which is expected to play a more significant role than retail trading during this phase. As institutional investors increase their presence in the market, the sustainability of Bitcoin's growth is likely to improve.
The anticipated influx of retail buyers will also contribute to market dynamics, increasing liquidity and potentially leading to heightened volatility. This environment will create opportunities for aggressive trading strategies, particularly in Bitcoin-based derivatives.
Looking ahead, Paul predicts that the eighth and ninth innings of this bull run will be characterized by "parabolic" growth, although he did not specify an exact timeline for when this peak might occur. Some followers on his X account speculate that we could see significant price movements as early as the fourth quarter of 2025.
Historically, Bitcoin has shown remarkable resilience, having reached two notable peaks in 2021 during the post-halving year: $69,000 in May and surpassing that level in November. Back in January 2023, when Bitcoin was trading at a low of $22,000 following the FTX collapse, Paul accurately predicted a bullish trend for Q4 2024, setting a target of $100,000 for Bitcoin.
In discussions surrounding his post, Paul emphasized the importance of risk management in navigating the volatility of super-volatile assets, suggesting that significant rewards could be achieved in the later phases of this bull run.
Echoing similar sentiments, Real Vision CEO Raoul Pal indicated that while Bitcoin may see substantial growth, it could be outperformed by Ethereum (ETH) in the upcoming phases, with Solana (SOL) and Sui (SUI) also expected to gain traction.