Why Are Speculators So Optimistic After a Quick Price Spike?

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max365Newbie
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#1Feb 21, 2017, 08:45 AM
Bitcoin just hit $70,500+ today, then dropped back fast. In just a few hours, so many traders got super bullish, but their excitement was short-lived when it dipped below $69k again. What’s going on? Seems like a political impact here.
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#2Feb 21, 2017, 10:43 AM
For sure, there’s a lot of buzz around Bitcoin due to the election. I think it’s a bit exaggerated though. Yeah, it might have some effect but it’s not as huge as people are making it out to be. The price is just swinging between support and resistance, trying to break that all-time high.
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kevin_atlasFull Member
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#3Feb 21, 2017, 05:01 PM
You know what? I think the real attention should be on low prices, not these crazy highs. These spikes are often just bubbles, not solid signs of long-term growth. BTC can jump up and crash in a day, so no need to stress about it.
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maxoracleMember
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#4Feb 21, 2017, 08:14 PM
Totally normal reaction though, right? With all this election tension, folks were worried about the market turning bearish. The quick drop from $73.8k to $67k got people on edge. So, a bounce back to $70k feels good.
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pixel404Newbie
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#5Feb 21, 2017, 10:27 PM
Just saw Bitcoin hit a new record at $75K! November is looking like a bull month for crypto, especially with all this election drama. Trump leading the polls seems to be boosting the market.
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#6Feb 22, 2017, 01:31 AM
Exactly! We’ve been saying for ages that the election would drive this bull run. Some might doubt because they don’t want Trump to win, but now with him leading, it seems like a huge push for Bitcoin.
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#7Feb 22, 2017, 01:55 AM
November really is setting up to be a bull month. Bitcoin above $75K is awesome. Hope Trump wins, because if he does, $90K seems possible this year. People are betting high on that!
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stack42Newbie
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#8Feb 22, 2017, 03:07 AM
So Trump wins, and Bitcoin spikes. It’s wild how good news affects the market. Everyone’s been predicting this green light if Trump wins, and we’re seeing it play out.
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pixel404Newbie
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#9Feb 23, 2017, 06:44 PM
Short-term profits are what speculators care about, right? They gotta be thrilled seeing Bitcoin jump from $68k to $75k in a day. All about those quick cash-outs.
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fullnodeSenior Member
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#10Feb 23, 2017, 11:06 PM
Solid gains for those who took profits early. The market reaction was pretty wild considering how Bitcoin shot up during the voting, but now we wait to see how this all plays out.
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kevin_atlasFull Member
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#11Feb 25, 2017, 04:52 PM
Not sure we’re on different pages, but I feel like everyone here sees things the same as retail investors. We all talk about price fluctuations in similar ways. No competition here, just sharing thoughts.
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shard777Full Member
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#12Feb 27, 2017, 12:17 PM
New record prices definitely deserve hype. Since we’ve never been here before, the volume is low, which means the price could climb without much resistance. So bullish vibes make sense right now.
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fudbusterSenior Member
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#13Feb 27, 2017, 04:37 PM
Yeah, we’ve got to learn from this. When Bitcoin moves like this, it’s key to analyze the market from different angles. The election has clearly made an impact.
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maxoracleMember
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#14Feb 27, 2017, 09:50 PM
Totally agree, market forces like fundamentals, technicals, and speculation are all at play here. The election has been a huge factor recently, with promises of policies affecting the market.
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max365Newbie
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#15Feb 27, 2017, 10:42 PM
New ATH is good news for long-term holders. Looks like Bitcoin is ready to push beyond $80k soon. This election really did sweep away those big liquidity walls.
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maxoracleMember
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#16Feb 28, 2017, 01:45 AM
Trump’s win seems like a win for Bitcoin too. His support for crypto could mean more flexibility in policies. Market reactions have been pretty positive since the election results.
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mr_satoshiFull Member
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#17Feb 28, 2017, 10:44 PM
You know, this bullish sentiment looks justified now. Bitcoin reaching new highs is great. If it breaks through $80k, who knows, we might see $100k next year.
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0xRocketMember
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#18Mar 2, 2017, 01:35 AM
Definitely, a lot of new investors are jumping in and buying up Bitcoin. Now's the time to hold tight, no reason to sell just yet. Bigger ATHs are still on the horizon.
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grimnodeSenior Member
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#19Mar 2, 2017, 04:28 AM
Couldn’t agree more! Those who bought at previous highs are likely seeing profits now. This new ATH gives hope for long-term gains.
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#20Mar 2, 2017, 05:13 AM
Market’s been reacting to the election, no doubt. We can’t just rely on our own predictions; Trump’s policies might bring more volatility.
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