Bitcoin and Altcoins Rally on Institutional Optimism and Fed Rate Cut Expectations

yesterday / 18:20

Bitcoin has surged back above the critical $103,000 level, currently trading around $106,000, as market sentiment turns bullish. This rebound is fueled by Michael Saylor hinting that MicroStrategy could further expand its Bitcoin holdings, following its recent accumulation to 641,205 BTC, now valued at $65.4 billion with approximately $18 billion in unrealized gains, solidifying its position as the largest corporate Bitcoin holder.

Simultaneously, Goldman Sachs has revised its outlook, expecting the Federal Reserve to implement three rate cuts starting in December, potentially lowering the policy rate to 3-3.25% by mid-2026. This shift is anticipated to enhance liquidity and risk appetite, creating a favorable environment for cryptocurrencies.

Altcoins are capitalizing on this momentum, with Ethereum (ETH) up 3%, Ripple (XRP) surging 11%, and Solana (SOL) gaining 5% over the past 24 hours. Traders are rotating into these assets and early-stage projects, seeking higher returns in a improving macro backdrop.

Adding to the optimism, JPMorgan has raised its Bitcoin price forecast to $165,000 by the end of 2025, up from its August prediction of $126,000. This adjustment, based on Bitcoin's potential to rival gold after risk adjustment, comes despite recent price volatility, with Bitcoin down 0.99% in the last day but up 36.13% annually.

Amid these developments, Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER), a Bitcoin Layer-2 solution utilizing Solana Virtual Machine technology, is drawing significant interest. Its presale has raised over $26.4 million, with tokens priced at $0.013245 and staking rewards offering up to 44-45% APY. The project aims to enhance Bitcoin's scalability with sub-second transactions, positioning itself to benefit from institutional accumulation and improved liquidity conditions.