Bitcoin made a significant leap past the $54,000 mark, reaching its highest value since November 2021, disrupting its recent sideways movement as the cryptocurrency rally regained momentum. According to data from CoinDesk, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization broke out from its trading channel, reaching $53,600 during mid-morning U.S. trading hours. As of the latest update, BTC was valued at $53,100, reflecting a 3.8% increase over the past 24 hours. The CoinDesk20 Index (CD20) also showed a notable 2.3% gain, surpassing the 2,000 level for the first time.
Ether (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency, mirrored the positive trend by surging nearly 4%, achieving a fresh 22-month high at $3,150.
Swissblock, a crypto analytics firm, highlighted in a market update on Monday that BTC appears to have finally broken free from the range it maintained since February 15. The analysts noted a strong upward momentum, stating that all sails are set for further movement. According to Swissblock, the next target for Bitcoin’s price is in the $57,000-$58,000 range, with the potential for new all-time highs beyond that.
