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NewsBTC 2022-05-23 08:23:58

Bitcoin Reclaims $30K Territory After Recent Weeks’ Struggle – Analysts Weigh In

Bitcoin recorded a significant positive divergence early Monday, following seven days of trading below $30,000. The crypto is trading at $30,536.93 at press time, a decrease of 2.5 percent from the previous week, according to Coingecko data. In the preceding 24 hours, the worldwide cryptocurrency market capitalization increased by almost 2 percent, reaching nearly $1.3 trillion. However, the total trading volume of cryptocurrencies was up by more than 28 percent to $62.13 billion. Bitcoin has struggled in recent weeks as the U.S. Federal Reserve has increased interest rates and inflation has remained up, increasing the likelihood of further monetary tightening. Suggested Reading | Cardano (ADA) Grapples At $0.524; Bullish Trajectory Coming Bitcoin No Longer A Hedge Vs. Inflation? In the past, Bitcoin was recommended as a hedge against inflation, but in recent months it has proven to be closely associated with risk assets, such as the Nasdaq 100, which has fallen in response to broader market volatility. Over the past 10 days, Bitcoin’s price has been trading flat, consolidating around $30,000. Bitcoin may find it difficult to recapture its former glory, since investors appear to be avoiding riskier assets in the present inflationary environment. According to Mudrex Co-Founder and CEO Edul Patel: “Despite a nearly 3 percent increase over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin was unable to breach the US$30,000 threshold. O...

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