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Three key developments drawing investor attention this week are shaping the bullish outlook for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and major altcoins. As growth slows in gold and equity markets, investors are increasingly turning toward crypto, while rising institutional demand and regulatory developments in the United States are also in focus. The total crypto market capitalization is hovering around $3.23 trillion this week, and the Fear & Greed Index stands near 50/100, reflecting a neutral investor sentiment.
Bitcoin Bullish Breakout
Bitcoin recorded a bullish outlook this week and stood out as gold and major stock indices pulled back. BTC price reached a two-month high of $97.7K earlier in the week and was trading around $95.4K at press time. These levels suggest that the BTC/USD pair is on the verge of breaking out of a declining logarithmic trend, which could trigger near-term parabolic growth. In addition, Bitcoin surpassed the critical supply zone around $94.4K, supporting the short-term bullish trend.
Bullish Outlook for Ethereum and Major Altcoins
The altcoin market, led by Ethereum (ETH), showed notable upside momentum this week. According to Santiment data, rising open interest across markets has strengthened bullish expectations and improved overall market sentiment. In addition, Mike Novogratz’s expectation that the Clarity Act could be passed in the coming weeks has further supported investor confidence, increasing activity across the altcoin market.
These developments are prompting investors to reassess short-term opportunities in ETH and major altcoins and reposition their portfolios accordingly. Growing interest in the Ethereum ecosystem is also boosting demand for DeFi and NFT projects, creating a more positive environment in terms of both liquidity and investor confidence across the altcoin space.
Institutional Demand and Regulatory Developments
Regulatory debates in the U.S. and delays surrounding the Clarity Act have coincided with renewed institutional interest in crypto. Led by BlackRock’s IBIT and Fidelity’s FBTC, more than $2 billion in net inflows has entered the market. Meanwhile, after adopting a defensive stance in Q4, Strategy purchased 13,627 BTC this week, increasing its total holdings to 687,410 BTC. These moves highlight a resurgence in institutional demand and sustained confidence despite regulatory uncertainty.
Factors Driving a Potential Bull Run
Finally, the return of institutional investors—supported by ETF inflows and large-scale Bitcoin purchases—has strengthened both liquidity and confidence in the market. Together, these three factors are laying the groundwork for a potential bull rally. The momentum in Bitcoin and Ethereum, combined with growing institutional interest and regulatory expectations, suggests that short-term upward price movements could continue in the coming days.
For this reason, investors may want to closely monitor key drivers such as Bitcoin price action, Ethereum and altcoin trends, institutional demand, and developments around the Clarity Act when evaluating both short- and medium-term opportunities in the crypto market.
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