Renowned finance expert Raoul Pal has provided insights into the current state of the market and the future trajectory of Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency worldwide. Despite a notable decline of over 15%, Pal identifies a promising pattern indicating a potential bullish trend following Bitcoin’s recent correction.
In a recent X (formerly Twitter) post, Pal shared a yearly chart illustrating Bitcoin’s price movements from October 2023 to April 2024. As of now, Bitcoin is trading below the $60,000 mark, standing at $59,185, with monthly declines of 15.12% and weekly lows of 11.31%, according to CoinMarketCap.
Pal suggests that the recent price correction in Bitcoin is merely a temporary setback, anticipating the onset of what he terms the “Banana zone.” He characterizes this phase as a period of heightened market enthusiasm and the possibility of substantial price surges, likening it to a “pause that refreshes.”
The concept of the Banana zone signifies a time when the market begins to recognize new prominent cryptocurrencies, leading to significant price escalations. Pal predicts that this phase may gain momentum towards the end of the year and extend into 2025, potentially reaching a peak of mania.
Drawing from historical data, Pal points to previous instances where Bitcoin experienced Banana zone rallies, such as its surge from $1,000 to $5,000 between 2014 and 2016, and from $10,000 to $60,000 between 2019 and 2020. Based on this historical pattern, Pal suggests that Bitcoin’s current price action could propel it to a new all-time high of $300,000.
Looking beyond Bitcoin, Pal anticipates the onset of “crypto summer,” marking the beginning of the altcoin season. During this period, he expects Ethereum to outperform Bitcoin, while Solana is poised to outshine both Bitcoin and Ethereum. Pal warns of potential “nasty corrections” due to excessive leverage before the Banana zone takes hold.
Furthermore, Pal predicts the emergence of three or four cryptocurrencies as leaders of the altcoin season, with one particular cryptocurrency positioned as the “Big new entrant,” akin to Solana‘s rise in the previous cycle alongside Avalanche and Polygon.
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