{"id":53184,"date":"2023-08-26T03:12:01","date_gmt":"2023-08-26T07:12:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifintechworld.com\/markets\/crypto\/real-world-challenges-pose-threats-to-bitcoins-next-bull-run-heres-what-you-need-to-know\/"},"modified":"2023-08-26T03:12:04","modified_gmt":"2023-08-26T07:12:04","slug":"real-world-challenges-pose-threats-to-bitcoins-next-bull-run-heres-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ifintechworld.com\/?p=53184","title":{"rendered":"Real-World Challenges Pose Threats to Bitcoin&#8217;s Next Bull Run \u2013 Here&#8217;s What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Bitcoin (BTC)\u00a0faces a myriad of real-world obstacles on its journey to the next bull run.<\/p>\n<p>As the world&#8217;s largest cryptocurrency struggles to regain the heights it reached in 2021, experts argue that Bitcoin needs to address several challenges before expecting a major rally.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>One immediate hurdle for Bitcoin is its macroeconomic predicament.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In a rising interest rate environment, investors tend to move towards risk-free assets that provide reliable yields.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Comparatively, Bitcoin lacks the intrinsic value and cash flow generation potential to compete with Treasury bills or cash,\u00a0<strong>Sam Lee<\/strong>\u00a0from SVRN Asset Management\u00a0told Axios in a recent interview.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;You can own T-bills or just own cash and get a 5% yield,&#8221; Lee said, noting that this lowers the allure of Bitcoin.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from macroeconomic headwinds, Bitcoin is also facing the need to prove its use case beyond being an investment vehicle.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kurt Wuckert Jr<\/strong>., Chief Bitcoin Historian at CoinGeek, noted that Bitcoin is a highly disruptive technology but mentioned that the majority of people are primarily interested in holding the asset and hoping for its price appreciation instead of actively utilizing it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Lee also echoed this point of view, likening Bitcoin and\u00a0Ethereum (ETH)\u00a0to digital pet rocks, which shows the lack of emphasis on utilizing their functionality.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;You see the cynicism of Crypto Twitter,&#8221; Lee said, calling<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>crypto<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8220;a giant speculative metagame.&#8221; People aren&#8217;t talking about how to use it or tap its functionality. &#8220;It&#8217;s \u2014 what&#8217;s the next narrative.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Despite these challenges, Bitcoin&#8217;s market capitalization currently sits at around $513 billion, which is 500 times higher than its value a decade ago.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Bitcoin has also proven media proclamations regarding its demise wrong over the years, which marks a notable achievement.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Can Bitcoin&#8217;s Upcoming Halvening Event in 2024 Trigger a Bull Market?<\/h2>\n<p>There is a bullish argument for\u00a0Bitcoin&#8217;s upcoming halvening event\u00a0in April 2024.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This event, which reduces the rewards earned by Bitcoin miners, has historically preceded market rallies, according to Wuckert.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are factors that differentiate the current halvening event from its predecessors.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Previous halvenings occurred during periods of loose monetary policy, whereas the present economic landscape might not share the same characteristics.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It is also important to consider the time horizon when evaluating investment opportunities.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The current state of the cryptocurrency market suggests that there is considerably less money flowing into crypto, potentially hindering any immediate price surge, according to Lee.<\/p>\n<p>He mentioned that stablecoins, the dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies used as a bridge to enter more volatile trading, are experiencing a reduction in market capitalization.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This indicates a draining of money from the cryptocurrency ecosystem, further narrowing the inflow of funds.<\/p>\n<p>At the time of writing, the leading cryptocurrency is trading at $26,046, almost flat over the past day.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>However, Bitcoin is down by more than 62% compared to its all-time high of $69,000 registered in November 2021. The cryptocurrency is also down by 11% over the past month.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Read the full article <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptonews.com\/news\/real-world-challenges-pose-threats-to-bitcoins-next-bull-run-heres-what-you-need-to-know.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bitcoin (BTC)\u00a0faces a myriad of real-world obstacles on its journey to the next bull run. 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