Bitcoin is only 2% off from breaking its ATH, will it be $80k by election day?

Bitcoin Soars Toward All-Time High, Altcoins Follow Suit

Bitcoin's remarkable surge from $65,000 to over $73,000 has poised it to set a new all-time high in its ongoing rally. Major altcoins like Dogecoin (DOGE) and Cardano (ADA) have also exhibited impressive growth, breaking past resistance levels.

The global crypto market has experienced a 2% surge in the last 24 hours, reaching $2.42 trillion. Trading volume has increased by 4.18% to $104.14 billion, fueled by the anticipation of the 2024 US Presidential election.

Bitcoin Dominance Rises

Bitcoin's price peaked at $73,544 before momentarily stabilizing. It has gained approximately 8% over the past week and over 13% in the last 30 days. This rally reflects the optimistic sentiment among investors amidst the election season.

BTC currently trades at an average of $72,421, just 2% below its ATH of $73,750 set on March 14, 2024. Its 24-hour trading volume remains high at $53.3 billion, with a 15% increase. Bitcoin's market dominance has climbed to 58.75%.

Strong Sentiment for $80K BTC

Options markets indicate increased bullish bets on BTC, with traders predicting it to reach $80K by November's election day. The volatility associated with the election is also contributing to the market activity.

Trump and Harris' Stances on Crypto

The US election has influenced the sentiment towards Bitcoin, with some traders viewing it as a "Trump trade" given his positive stance on cryptocurrencies. Prediction markets currently show Trump leading, while polls suggest a tight race with Vice President Kamala Harris.

Trump has pledged to transform the US into a global crypto hub, while Harris supports a comprehensive regulatory framework. Both candidates offer contrasting approaches to crypto regulation compared to the Biden administration.

ETF Inflows Drive BTC Growth

The significant inflows into Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have played a crucial role in driving BTC's price increase. Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net inflow of $870 million on October 29, the highest since June 5.

BlackRock's IBIT ETF led the inflows with $642.87 million, bringing its total historical inflows to $24.94 billion. Fidelity's FBTC ETF also experienced substantial inflows of $133.86 million on that day, totaling $10.55 billion in historical inflows.