Bitcoin Shatters Records, Surpasses Silver with $1.8 Trillion Market Cap

November 19, 2024
Bitcoin Shatters Records, Surpasses Silver with $1.8 Trillion Market Cap
  • Bitcoin has reached a new all-time high, surging past $90,000 to hit $93,318, with its market capitalization soaring to $1.8 trillion, now exceeding that of silver.

  • This remarkable achievement positions Bitcoin as the seventh-largest asset globally, following tech giants like Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, NVIDIA, and gold.

  • Despite this surge, the market has seen a consolidation phase due to profit-taking, with $640 million in net outflows recorded over the last two trading days, a typical reaction after significant price increases.

  • The price increase of 39.5% occurred following Donald Trump's victory in the recent presidential election, rebounding from a previous low of $66,880.

  • This shift in Bitcoin's perception is part of a broader financial revolution, as institutions increasingly recognize its value as a strategic asset class.

  • As of today, Bitcoin ETFs have amassed over $84 billion in assets under management, representing approximately 66% of the total assets held in gold ETFs.

  • Record capital inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have been noted, with these funds now holding over 1 million BTC, valued at around $96 billion.

  • Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, suggests that the new administration may reduce regulatory barriers for digital assets, which could further boost Bitcoin's growth and investor confidence.

  • BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin ETF has surpassed the assets under management of its gold ETF in less than 10 months, a significant milestone compared to gold's two-decade timeline.

  • Analysts predict that Bitcoin ETFs could soon surpass the market cap of gold ETFs, a forecast that is significantly ahead of previous estimates made five years ago.

  • The DAPP ETF has experienced a slight pullback but maintains a positive medium-term outlook, bolstered by anticipated pro-crypto policies from the incoming Trump administration.

  • This milestone coincides with the 15th anniversary of Satoshi Nakamoto's first post on the Bitcoin Forum, highlighting the historical significance of Bitcoin's current trajectory.

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