Bitcoin Bulls Brace for Impact: Saylor Foresees Demand Shock with ETF Nod

• Michael Saylor believes spot Bitcoin ETFs could change Wall Street significantly, attracting more mainstream investors.

• MicroStrategy aims to benefit from the potential Bitcoin market shift with its unique strategy.

Michael Saylor, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency space, recently made headlines with his assertion that spot Bitcoin ETFs could revolutionize the market. He parallels the introduction of the S&P 500 ETF, emphasizing the need for a “high bandwidth” compliant channel for mainstream investors to enter the Bitcoin market.

Microstrategy Co-founder Michael Saylor says Bitcoin will go on a bull run in 2024, and the approval of a spot-Bitcoin ETF could be the biggest development on Wall Street in 30 years.

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— Bloomberg Crypto (@crypto) December 19, 2023

A Potential Demand Shock in 2024

Saylor’s insights hint at a fundamental shift in Bitcoin’s market dynamics. Currently dominated by long-term “holders” and traditional crypto investors, the Bitcoin market could witness an influx of mainstream and institutional investors once spot ETF approvals are announced, possibly in January. This influx has the potential to trigger a substantial demand shock.

With only 900 Bitcoins available daily from organic sellers and speculation about a decrease to 40 Bitcoins per day, Saylor predicts a corresponding supply shock. This unique combination of increased demand and reduced supply could set the stage for a significant bull run in 2024, potentially altering the landscape of cryptocurrency investments.

FASB’s Accounting Rules: A Game-Changer for Corporate Balances

Another crucial development highlighted by Saylor is the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) new rules for cryptocurrency accounting, slated for implementation in 2025. These rules will allow corporations to reflect the volatility of their cryptocurrency holdings through fair value accounting.

Saylor sees this as a game-changer for corporate balance sheets, transforming them into dynamic assets that adapt to cryptocurrency market fluctuations.

SEC Meetings and Bitcoin ETF Prospect

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been at the center of discussions surrounding Bitcoin ETFs. Recent reports indicate that BlackRock, among others, has engaged in multiple meetings with the SEC. While some anticipate potential approvals before January, the focus remains on a crucial window between January 8th and 10th. Despite the uncertainty, these developments signify growing interest from major financial institutions in the cryptocurrency space.

BlackRock met AGAIN with the SEC today. This brings the total number of official SEC meetings between current #Bitcoin ETF filers to 24. https://t.co/7JUErsdSCH pic.twitter.com/ZpSiXSvGxk

— James Seyffart (@JSeyff) December 19, 2023

Bitcoin Technical Analysis

On the technical front, Bitcoin has remained above the 50-day and 200-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs), affirming bullish price signals. A decisive break above the $42,968 resistance level could pave the way for a move toward the $44,690 resistance. 

However, Bitcoin must also overcome the December 8th high of $44,747 to target the $45,000 mark. In contrast, a drop below the $42,000 level could bring the $39,861 support into view. The 14-Daily Relative Strength Index (RSI) reading at 57.30 suggests that Bitcoin might return to $44,000 before entering overbought territory.

Ethereum Technical Analysis

Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, also shows promise. Like Bitcoin, Ethereum has maintained positions above both the 50-day and 200-day EMAs, signaling bullish sentiments. Should Ethereum regain the $2,250 level, it could set its sights on the $2,300 resistance. However, a break below the $2,143 support level may bring the 50-day EMA into play. The 14-period Daily RSI, with a reading of 49.88, hints at the possibility of Ethereum dipping below the 50-day EMA before entering oversold territory.