Bitcoin's Reversal Momentum Boosts Bullish Sentiment Amid Oil Market Uncertainty
The US Department of Energy has initiated the process to release up to 40 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. However, this announcement is not expected to have an immediate impact on supply and demand fundamentals due to a time lag between application and physical delivery.
Bitcoin, on the other hand, has shown significant rebound after experiencing a deep correction. It currently trades near $85,000, down 34% from its all-time high of $126,000 set last October.
The four-year boom-and-bust cycle in Bitcoin may be restarting, with some analysts suggesting that the 'epic crash' year is about to end. According to Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase Global (COIN), Bitcoin had already bottomed when it briefly fell below $60,000 in July.
Historically, Bitcoin halving events have been a starting signal for major rallies. The next halving event is expected to occur in 2028, which could lead to a significant rise in Bitcoin's price.