Bitcoin (BTC) Price Rebounds as Retail Investor Activity Spikes, Signaling FOMO

Bitcoin rebounded to $91,612 on Monday after a bearish weekend that saw its price dip to $87,000.

Bitcoin price saw a notable rebound on Monday, rising to $91,612 after a bearish weekend that saw its price dip to $87,000. However, the primary cryptocurrency closed the day with a gain of 0.96%, bringing its seven-day gain to 11.79%. But what’s interesting is that Bitcoin’s uptick coincided with a surge in retail investor activity.

According to Ki Young Ju, the CEO of CryptoQuant, smaller investors are showing a lot of interest in Bitcoin right now, which is evident from a recent uptick in small-value Bitcoin transactions. This trend is also supported by Bitcoin’s Spent Output Value Bands (SOVB), which show that transactions below $100,000 are now the most common size.

“Retail coming: Bitcoin transaction volume (SOVB) under $100K hit a 3-year high.”

Typically, retail activity increases when there is optimism in the market, especially during periods of rising prices. This phenomenon is often driven by fear of missing out (FOMO), which motivates investors to enter the market late in an uptrend.

As smaller investors show increasing interest in Bitcoin, especially as it approaches the $100,000 price level, the capital flow into the market is expected to continue. However, the CEO notes that this shift could also attract larger investors seeking liquidity.

Small Bitcoin transactions (blue) are now the most common size, a sign of rising retail investor activity. (CryptoQuant)

Despite the bullish price action, Young Ju warns of potential corrections in the short term. He points out that Bitcoin’s futures perpetual market is overleveraged, indicating possible volatility ahead. However, he adds that such corrections should not be mistaken for the beginning of a bear market.

According to Young Ju, the capital inflow suggests that the upper limit for Bitcoin in this cycle could be around $135,000. While the long-term bullish sentiment persists, traders are advised to use leverage cautiously to avoid overexposure.

Meanwhile, in other news, Robert F. Kennedy, a former U.S. presidential candidate, has expressed his support for Bitcoin once again. In a recent video that went viral, Kennedy revealed that a significant portion of his wealth is now invested in Bitcoin.

Kennedy’s pro-Bitcoin stance follows his attendance at the 2023 Bitcoin Conference, which had a profound influence on his financial decisions. Kennedy has been a vocal advocate for using Bitcoin to solve economic problems, such as inflation and the weakening U.S. dollar.

In a recent tweet, Kennedy hailed Bitcoin as the “currency of freedom” and endorsed it as a hedge against economic instability. He also backed Howard Lutnik for U.S. Treasury Secretary, highlighting Bitcoin’s potential role in economic policy.

“I put a good chunk of my net worth in Bitcoin because I believe it’s the currency of freedom. It’s a hedge against the economic insanity we’re seeing. I’m also endorsing Howard Lutnik for Treasury Secretary to integrate Bitcoin into our economic policy.”