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BTC Price Forecast: Can Bitcoin Break $100K as ETF Flows Shift?

By:
Bob Mason
Published: Dec 1, 2024, 05:29 GMT+00:00

Key Points:

  • Bitcoin holds above $95K despite a 1.14% pullback; Weekly ETF outflows stall momentum toward the critical $100K milestone.
  • US BTC-spot ETF inflows hit $6.68B in November, marking the highest monthly inflows since the product's launch in January 2024.
  • BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF leads with $5.33B in November inflows, impacting BTC demand-supply dynamics and boosting market optimism.
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BTC Holds Above $95,000 Despite Pullback

On Saturday, November 30, BTC dropped by 1.14%, partially reversing a 1.76% gain from Friday, closing at $96,263. BTC held above the crucial $95,000 level for the second successive session, signaling positive demand.

US BTC-Spot ETF Market Outflows Leave BTC Short of $100,000

On Friday, the US BTC-spot ETF market registered net inflows for the second session. According to Farside Investors:

  • iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) reported net inflows of $137.5 million.
  • Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) had net inflows of $106.5.
  • VanEck Bitcoin Trust (HODL) saw net inflows of $33.1 million.

While six issuers reported net inflows, the US BTC-spot ETF market ended a seven-week inflow streak, with net outflows of $153.1 million in the week ending November 29. Profit-taking likely impacted demand for BTC-spot ETFs.

However, November was a stellar month for the US BTC-spot ETF market, which had net inflows of $6,681 million, the highest since January 2024’s launch. Net inflows exceeded $6 billion for only the second month.

BlackRock’s (BLK) IBIT ETF led November inflows, totaling $5,334 million. US BTC-spot ETF flow trends tilted the demand-supply balance in BTC’s favor, supporting November all-time high of $99,318.

The US BTC-spot ETF market and anticipated overhaul of anti-crypto federal agencies have spurred crypto-spot ETF filings, targeting BTC, ETH, and altcoins, including XRP.

Bloomberg Intelligence Senior ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas shared an updated table of crypto-spot ETF filings and upcoming deadlines.

Crypto-spot ETF market expansion expected
Bloomberg – Crypto-Spot ETF Filings

ETF Store President Nate Geraci remarked on the crypto-spot ETF filings, saying,

“Bitcoin & ether, crypto index, solana, xrp, litecoin, & hbar ETFs. A year ago, there weren’t even spot btc ETFs. By this time next year, might be able to build substantial multi crypto asset portfolio w/ ETFs.”

Dive deeper into the influence of BTC-spot ETF market flows on price action. Follow our analysis and forecasts to manage crypto-related risks.

Technical Analysis

Bitcoin Analysis

Despite Saturday’s pullback, BTC sits well above the 50-day and 200-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMA), sending bullish price signals.

Breaking above November 22’s high of $99,318 could allow the bulls to target $100,000. A breakout from $100,000 may signal a move toward $120,000.

Investors should monitor trends in US BTC-spot ETF market-related news and updates on the SEC leadership race.

Conversely, a drop below $95,000 may bring the $90,000 mark into play. A fall through $90,000 could signal a fall toward $87,500.

With a 66.09 14-day RSI reading, BTC could return to its all-time high of $99,318 before entering overbought territory (RSI > 70).

BTC Daily Chart sends bullish price signals.
BTCUSD Daily Chart 011224

Ethereum Analysis

ETH sits well above the 50-day and 200-day EMAs, affirming bullish price trends.

An ETH break above Saturday’s high of $3,741 could support a move toward the $3,835 resistance level. Furthermore, a breakout from the $3,835 resistance level may bring the $4,000 level into play.

US ETH-spot ETF market-related updates also require consideration. ETH-spot ETF inflows from the week ending November 29 drove ETH demand on Saturday. The US ETH-spot ETF market registered net inflows of $466.5 million, outperforming the US BTC-spot ETF market.

Conversely, an ETH break below $3,600 could signal a drop toward the $3,480 support level. A fall through the $3,480 support level may bring the $3,244 support level into play.

The 14-period Daily RSI reading, 68.99, suggests an ETH move to Saturday’s high of $3,741 before entering overbought territory.

ETH Daily Chart sends bullish price signals.
ETHUSD Daily Chart 011224

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About the Author

Bob Masonauthor

With over 20 years of experience in the finance industry, Bob has been managing regional teams across Europe and Asia and focusing on analytics across both corporate and financial institutions. Currently he is covering developments relating to the financial markets, including currencies, commodities, alternative asset classes, and global equities.

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