StanChart predicts new ATH on favorable payroll information, maintains $150k per token outlook

Bitcoin is poised to achieve a brand new all-time excessive this weekend if upcoming payroll information on June 7 is favorable, based on Normal Chartered’s head of crypto analysis Geoffrey Kendrick.

In accordance with Kendrick:

“Ought to tomorrow’s payroll information be favorable, I anticipate a contemporary all-time excessive over the weekend, doubtlessly paving the way in which for Bitcoin to hit $80,000 by the top of June.”

The flagship crypto was buying and selling a little bit above $71,000 as of press time.

$150k BTC on Trump victory

Kendrick additionally reaffirmed earlier projections and mentioned he maintains a bullish outlook on Bitcoin’s worth, predicting it can attain $150,000 by the top of 2024 and $200,000 by the top of 2025.

Attaining a $150,000 worth level would elevate Bitcoin’s market capitalization to $3 trillion, a milestone just lately reached by Nvidia.

Looking forward to the US election, Kendrick sees it as a major driver for Bitcoin costs.

The Biden administration has proven a combined stance, approving Ethereum ETFs however vetoing efforts to repeal SAB 121, indicating a realistic but cautious strategy. In distinction, former President Donald Trump is perceived as extra favorable towards crypto.

Kendrick mentioned:

“As we strategy the US election, I count on Bitcoin to achieve $100,000, with the potential to climb to $150,000 by year-end within the occasion of a Trump victory.”

He added that traders ought to preserve their positions in Bitcoin amid these optimistic developments and market situations.

ETF inflows surge

The forecast comes amid a surge in internet inflows into US spot Bitcoin ETFs, which have now surpassed $15 billion.

The current inflows mark 17 consecutive buying and selling days of optimistic motion, with Tuesday alone seeing $887 million in new investments, the second-highest single-day influx on document.

This development started in mid-Might, following the discharge of 13F filings that highlighted robust and numerous holdings in Bitcoin ETFs for the primary quarter. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Belief (IBIT) reported 414 holders, together with main banks, hedge funds, and state pension funds.

Kendrick mentioned:

“The broad-based institutional participation is a major validation of Bitcoin ETFs and means that these inflows are right here to remain.”

Along with Bitcoin, the approval of Ethereum ETFs has bolstered confidence within the crypto market. Kendrick’s January projections estimated that spot ETFs may add between 437,000 and 1.32 million internet new bitcoins in 2024.

5 months into the 12 months, the precise inflows are aligning with these predictions.