What Drove a Wild Week in Crypto Markets
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 09 2024
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Cryptocurrency Market Overview: Last weekend, cryptocurrencies experienced a significant crash, particularly affecting Ethereum and other altcoins like Polygon and NEAR Protocol, due to the unwinding of the yen carry trade. While Bitcoin has mostly recovered, smaller tokens continue to struggle amid ETF outflows and liquidity issues.
Future Outlook for Crypto: Despite recent downturns, there are positive developments such as NEAR Protocol's new cross-chain features and a more favorable policy environment in Washington, suggesting potential growth opportunities for the crypto market moving forward.
Analyst Views on BTC
Wall Street analysts forecast BTC stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for BTC is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author

Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.








