• Bitcoin (BTC) had a bullish moment the the past $112,000 mark over the weekend, making an important milestone for the cryptocurrency industry.
• Cryptocurrency analysts redirect the attention of traders to the increased activity among institutional investors as an important factor behind the positive momentum. Retail participation has also increased, boosted by social media trends and the FOMO.

Bitcoin (BTC) had a bullish moment the the past $112,000 mark over the weekend, making an important milestone for the cryptocurrency industry. This massive boost brings in a strong market sentiment and more retail opportunities. This will make the coin find a renewed bullish momentum across the larger digital asset industry.

At press time, the coin is currently trading at $113,797.38 with a rise of 3.14%. The coin has a market cap of $2.27 trillion and a volume of $58.89 billion.

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Institutional Confidence Continues to Build for Bitcoin

Cryptocurrency analysts redirect the attention of traders to the increased activity among institutional investors as an important factor behind the positive momentum. Many large investment firms have supposedly increased their attention towards BTC. All because the coin is seen as a barrier against inflation and other economic uncertainties in the world.

“Bitcoin’s role as digital gold is becoming more widely accepted,” said Elena Martinez, a senior analyst at Blockwave Research. “Institutions are not just testing the waters anymore – they’re diving in.”

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Retail Investors Join the Rally

Retail participation has also increased, boosted by social media trends and the FOMO. Cryptocurrency personnels and online communities have a major role in spreading cautious optimism, further driving the price action. Some analysts said that while retail enthusiasm remains and adds fuel to short-term rallies, it also increases the reason for more volatility.

According to data provided by CoinMarketCap, 82% of investors believe there is a bullish momentum for BTC. And the remaining 18% doubt a bearish momentum for the coin. Even though the sentiment remains massively positive, many of these investors believe that continued adoption, with regulation clarity in major markets like the U.S. and Europe, could support further momentum.

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