Bitcoin (BTC) price surged by 3% on March 24, distancing from its $76,900 low on March 11 despite failing to sustain the $88,000 level. Now, traders are wondering what factors could drive Bitcoin’s daily close above $92,000, which last occurred on March 3. Adding to cryptocurrency investors’ frustration, gold is trading just 1% below its record high of $3,057, while Bitcoin price trades 19% away from its all-time high.
S&P 500 futures (left) vs. Bitcoin/USD (right). Source: TradingView / Cointelegraph
Some analysts attribute Bitcoin’s recent price gains to the US-listed company Strategy increasing its BTC reserves, while others highlight macroeconomic factors, such as easing inflation expectations and a softer stance from US President Donald Trump on tariffs. Despite this constructive backdrop, traders question what is preventing Bitcoin from maintaining its bullish momentum.
Bitcoin’s upside is limited as investors fear an economic recession
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