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Matrixport: Short-term overbought and strong capital inflows are driving bitcoin higher, and three important points in December deserve attention

On November 15th, Matrixport released a weekly report that Bitcoin is ushering in a strong rise driven by multiple positive factors, including the continued inflow of Bitcoin spot ETF funds, the expectation of the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut, and the improvement of regulatory environments. Bitcoin's 7-day rolling price increase reached a record high of $19,265, indicating the unprecedented strength of this rally. Although the short-term RSI indicator shows overbought and may consolidate, the report expects crypto assets to break through the 8% penetration threshold in 2025, laying the foundation for greater adoption. In particular, the report focuses on three key dates in December: December 6, when MicroStrategy is likely to be included in the S & P 500 index; December 10, when Microsoft will consider a bitcoin investment proposal; and December 15, when new FASB rules come into effect allowing companies to measure crypto assets at fair market value. These events are expected to further drive institutional investors into the market. Looking ahead to 2025, the report predicts that crypto-asset penetration will break through the key threshold of 8%. Meanwhile, the improved regulatory environment brought about by Trump's likely inauguration in January 2025, as well as FTX's expected return of $16.50 billion in creditor funds, will continue to benefit the bitcoin market.