Bitcoin Dips Below $96,000, Analysts Predict $100,000 Surge

Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a slight decline over the past 24 hours, dipping below the significant $96,000 mark. Despite this minor setback, the leading cryptocurrency has managed to maintain its position above key support levels, with analysts predicting a potential surge towards $100,000. Currently, btc is trading around $95,900. Analysts are optimistic about the asset's prospects, citing on-chain data and trading volumes as indicators of an imminent upward movement.

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has been increasingly integrating Bitcoin into its operations, viewing it as a matter of national security. Michael Ellis, the agency’s deputy director, emphasized the importance of tracking BTC in counter-intelligence efforts. Ellis noted that the adoption of Bitcoin by more institutions is a positive trend, aligning with the current administration's stance on cryptocurrency.

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BlackRock’s Bitcoin fund has amassed a substantial amount of BTC, holding 607,685.49 bitcoins valued at approximately $58.5 billion. This significant holding was achieved through substantial inflows into Bitcoin ETFs, with BlackRock’s IBIT capturing nearly all the inflows. Ethereum ETFs also saw inflows, with BlackRock’s ETHA receiving the majority of the $20.10 million in investments. Bitcoin ETFs have seen over $40 billion in net inflows since January 11, highlighting the growing institutional interest in the cryptocurrency.

Analysts remain bullish on Strategy’s Bitcoin acquisition plans, despite the company reporting a per-share decline of $16.49 in the first quarter of 2025. Equity analysts from Benchmark and Bernstein reiterated their buy ratings, setting ambitious price targets for Strategy. Mark Palmer, Benchmark Senior Research Analyst, highlighted Strategy’s first-mover advantage and its ability to accelerate Bitcoin accumulation as its platform scales. Strategy, which pivoted from software development to Bitcoin in 2020, owns 554,000 BTC valued at $53 billion at current prices. The company purchased its BTC at an average cost of $68,459 as of April 28. Additionally, Tyson’s Corner, a Virginia-based company, is completing an initiative to purchase $42 billion worth of Bitcoin through 2027, aiming to raise $84 billion in capital to fund these acquisitions.

BTC has been oscillating around the $96,000 mark, experiencing a marginal decline that pushed it below this key level. The cryptocurrency faces a final resistance point that could either act as a springboard for bullish momentum or trigger profit-taking, leading to increased selling pressure. Despite rising to an intraday high of $97,996 on Friday, BTC lost momentum over the weekend, settling at $93,802 on Sunday. The current week started with a bullish note, but volatility has since returned, with buyers and sellers struggling to establish control. Analysts believe that the $100,000 level is crucial in dictating BTC’s price trajectory, with the potential to either boost bullish momentum or trigger a significant sell-off.