Bitcoin Down 0.11% to $116,702 Despite 25% YTD Gain

CoinDesk data and strategist Charlie Bilello highlight Bitcoin's strong year-to-date performance amidst minor short-term volatility and record historical returns.

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Summary

Bitcoin slipped 0.11% in 24 hours to $116,702 but remains up 25% year-to-date, second only to gold’s 29.3% gain among major asset classes, according to data shared by financial strategist Charlie Bilello. The cryptocurrency has delivered an extraordinary cumulative return of 38,897,420% since 2011 and an annualized return of 141.7%. Technical analysis revealed a 24-hour trading range of about $1,534.42 with defined support and resistance levels, while renowned trader Peter Brandt emphasized Bitcoin’s potential to eventually surpass gold as a store of value.

Terms & Concepts
  • Annualized Return: The average yearly gain of an investment over a specified period, factoring in compounding.
  • Cumulative Return: The total percentage change in an asset's value over a period of time.
  • Technical Analysis: A method used to evaluate investments by analyzing statistical trends gathered from trading activity, such as price movement and volume.