Morgan Stanley Predicts Potential Resurgence in Cryptocurrency Market: According to Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, the prolonged bearish phase in the cryptocurrency world, commonly known as the “crypto winter,” may be coming to an end. Their analysis suggests a possible “crypto spring” and a potential revival in the digital asset market.
Bitcoin’s Historical Performance: In the past, Bitcoin has reached its lowest point about 12 to 14 months after its peak performance. For example, after reaching a record high of nearly $68,000 in November 2021, Bitcoin experienced a decline and hit rock bottom a year later. Denny Galindo, a strategist at Morgan Stanley, stated that when Bitcoin’s price increases by 50% from its lowest point, it typically indicates that the worst is over. Surprisingly, Bitcoin has seen a 70% growth year-to-date and a 77% rise from its lows of the previous year.
Understanding the Significance of Bitcoin’s Price Fluctuations: The magnitude of Bitcoin’s price decrease is crucial in assessing its market position. Historically, Bitcoin’s price lows have been approximately 83% below its peak values. By November 2022, BTC had experienced a decline of nearly 77%, stabilizing around $16,000.
The Impact of the Halving Phenomenon: One significant event in the Bitcoin ecosystem is the “halving,” which occurs approximately every four years and cuts the reward for mining a Bitcoin block in half. This mechanism aims to control inflationary pressures on Bitcoin. Galindo explained that the intentional reduction in Bitcoin’s supply due to halving can influence its price and potentially trigger a bullish phase. Historically, Bitcoin has witnessed three such bullish phases, each lasting between 12 to 18 months after the halving event.
