Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin Poll: 63% Predict $105K, 37% See $85K Next
2024-12-11
Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, has witnessed a remarkable surge in 2024. Thanks to various catalysts such as Bitcoin ETFs, increased corporate acquisition of the cryptocurrency, and expectations of a more pro-crypto White House administration with Donald Trump winning the 2024 presidential election, its price has soared. However, after reaching several new all-time highs and passing the $100,000 level, Bitcoin has now dipped below this milestone. Benzinga readers are now engaged in predicting whether new all-time highs will be hit next or if a further dip to $85,000 will occur.
Unraveling the Bitcoin Price Trajectory in 2024 and Beyond
Bitcoin's All-Time Highs and Recent Dips
Bitcoin has achieved several new all-time highs since the 2024 presidential election in November. It passed the $80,000 and $90,000 levels and recently cleared the $100,000 mark, hitting an all-time high of $103,900.47 on Dec. 4 and spending several days above this significant milestone. But since then, it has fallen and has struggled to regain that level. This recent dip has led to a heated debate among Benzinga readers about the next price milestone Bitcoin is likely to reach.Some believe that Bitcoin will continue its upward trajectory and reach new all-time highs of $105,000. The majority, with 63% of the votes, think that this will be the case before the leading cryptocurrency trades back down to $85,000. On the other hand, 37% of the readers predict a further dip to $85,000. Bitcoin last traded at $85,000 or below one month ago on Nov. 11.Year-to-Date Performance and End-of-Year Predictions
Bitcoin is up an astonishing 123% year-to-date in 2024, outperforming leading stock indexes and many assets. While a 100% year-end gain would be satisfactory for many, the fact that Bitcoin recently passed $100,000 and the move was short-lived has left investors craving for more. Benzinga recently asked readers what price they thought Bitcoin would end 2024 at. The results showed that the range of $100,000 to $120,000 won the poll with 40% of the vote. Adding in the 12% of respondents who said Bitcoin would trade over $120,000 at year-end, a majority (52%) of voters see a six-figure price to close out the year. The range of $90,000 to $100,000 got second place in the poll with 30%, suggesting a possible further pullback in the coming weeks.Outperformance in 2025 and Poll Results
Bitcoin topped a poll asking readers to choose which cryptocurrency they believe will outperform others in 2025, including Solana SOL/USD, Dogecoin DOGE/USD, Ethereum ETH/USD, Shiba Inu SHIB/USD, Hedera HBAR/USD, and XRP XRP/USD. Bitcoin won the poll with 28% of readers believing it will outperform the other options next year. Ranking second in the poll was XRP with 24%.The study was conducted by Benzinga from Dec. 10 through Dec. 11, 2024, and included the responses of a diverse population of adults 18 or older. Opting into the survey was completely voluntary, with no incentives offered to potential respondents. The study reflects results from 147 adults.Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs© 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.