NEW: Veteran Trader Peter Brandt Says Bitcoin on Path to $150,000

eter Brandt, a seasoned trader with a large following on social media, has shared a promising forecast for Bitcoin’s price trajectory, indicating a potential surge to unprecedented heights. Brandt’s analysis, presented to his 737,800 followers, features a chart that illustrates Bitcoin following a parabolic curve on a weekly basis. This chart formation, known as a cup-and-handle, has been developing since late 2020 and is typically a sign of bullish continuation, suggesting a pause in upward movement before breaking major resistance levels.

According to Brandt’s interpretation, Bitcoin could soon exceed a critical resistance at $73,734, setting the stage for a climb above $150,000 next year, marking a 160% increase from its current price of $57,652. This bullish scenario underscores a significant potential gain for investors if the momentum ignites as predicted.

Despite recent warnings from Brandt about a possible dip below $50,000, the overarching sentiment in his latest analysis leans heavily optimistic. He emphasizes that a substantial rally into new highs is essential for sustaining Bitcoin’s bull market, hinting at a vibrant future for the cryptocurrency if buying pressure intensifies.

Standard Chartered Bank Launches Bitcoin and Crypto Custody Service in UAE

Standard Chartered has officially launched its digital asset custody service in the UAE, according to an announcement from the bank. The service has been licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), following a memorandum of understanding signed in May 2023.

“The launch of our digital asset custody offering represents a pivotal moment not just for Standard Chartered, but for the financial services industry,” said Bill Winters, Group Chief Executive of Standard Chartered. “We firmly believe…

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LATEST: Market Downturn Doesn’t Slow Crypto Adoption, Gemini Report

Gemini’s “2024 Global State of Crypto Report” highlights sustained crypto adoption across the US, UK, Singapore, and France, showcasing resilience despite a sharp decline in market values in 2022. The report signals growth potential, with over 70% of previous owners considering re-entry and 65% of current investors committed to long-term strategies. Notably, despite a substantial dip in the total market cap of the top 100 cryptocurrencies, optimism prevails, with 57% of investors ready to make crypto a major component of their portfolios.

The sentiment towards future crypto prices remains positive, with 62.5% of respondents expecting increases in Bitcoin and Ethereum over the next five years, and 55% more bullish about 2024 compared to the previous crypto winter. The belief in widespread crypto acceptance by companies in the coming decade further underscores the bullish outlook, shared by 60% of those surveyed.

While selling has decreased, indicating a shift towards holding, active trading continues robustly in major markets, driven by various motivations including inflation hedging. In the US, crypto has gained prominence as a campaign issue in the presidential election, influencing the voting decisions of 73% of crypto-owning respondents, highlighting its growing impact in political arenas.

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Un Ode de l’Provocateur du Bitcoin

Out of the ashes emerged a snarling rodent dubbed Max Punk.

Open conflict, Whales besting Bored-Apes, the social layer manifest.

Bitcoin leaders sent to prison, then freed by massive strike waves.

HODL’ers fighting in the streets, power cuts, three-day work weeks, Maxi’s battling for Hashrates, governments brought down, Central Banks crying.

The Banksters powerless.

The Orange-Pilled class – loud, stacked and toxic.

L’ Provocateur don’t stand downwind from sh%#tcoins.

Max Punk smells of victory not of FOMO.

An Orange sky at night traverses’ seas of fiat to El Salvador dreams, not NFT nightmares.

Un Bukele ami très explosif.

Promoting Bitcoin thru absurdist and provocative actions,

a means…

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