Bitcoin price is currently touching a historic high, just 0.5% away from the $100,000 mark , after hitting an intraday high of $99,486 in the past 24 hours.
According to forecasts, this cryptocurrency could reach this important milestone as early as this weekend .
2017 Cycle Repeat?
Analyst Tony “The Bull” Severino compared the current Bitcoin price action to 2017 , when the coin first crossed the psychological $10,000 threshold .
At the time, Bitcoin nearly doubled in just two weeks after breaking this milestone.
Now, Bitcoin's rally is taking place on a larger scale, towards the $100,000 mark , which has more important psychological significance.
Bitcoin Price Could Skyrocket?
Severino predicts that if Bitcoin breaks above $100,000 , the price could increase by another 100% in a short period of time. However, he also warns of the possibility of a major correction after the peak, similar to the 2017 bull run.
The peak of this cycle could come in about two months , rather than just two weeks.
How Has the Market Changed?
Unlike 2017, the current bull run is driven largely by interest from large institutions , particularly through spot Bitcoin ETFs .
This creates a more stable bullish momentum, compared to the previous period when the market was largely dependent on individual investors and Bitcoin whales.
Where is Bitcoin?
At the time of writing, Bitcoin is at $99,032 , up 2% in the last 24 hours. Everyone is waiting to see if Bitcoin can hit $100,000 and usher in a new explosive period in the history of cryptocurrencies.