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Bitcoin may ‘pump then rotate back’ if US strategic reserve gets approved

A crypto analyst warns that Bitcoin’s price could face volatility if the highly anticipated United States Bitcoin Strategic Reserve bill gets passed.

A crypto analyst has warned that if approved, Senator Lummis’ proposal for the United States government to acquire 5% of Bitcoin’s supply could cause increased price volatility in the short term.

“I expect it to be pretty volatile, especially if the strategic Bitcoin reserve gets approved; I think Bitcoin will pump then rotate back,” Collective Shift founder Ben Simpson told Cointelegraph.

Cointelegraph recently reported that after Trump’s winning the presidential election on Nov. 5, Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis — a Trump supporter, Republican and crypto advocate — said she would move forward with legislation for the US government to buy 1 million Bitcoin (BTC) and hold it for at least 20 years.

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‘Pretty ordinary stuff’ — Traders seem unfazed by Bitcoin correction

Crypto traders are stressing that the Bitcoin price correction is “exactly what the cycle needs” right now.

Bitcoin (BTC) has declined approximately 20% over the past three months, but crypto traders are unfazed by the decline, claiming it is just a routine correction in the market cycle.

“This is the 4th 20% correction in BTC in 12 months...pretty ordinary stuff,” CEO of Real Vision Raoul Pal stated in an April 30 post on X — comparing its current price level to when Bitcoin hit its all-time high of $75,830 on March 14.

“This is exactly what the cycle needs to resynchronize with historical price norms and the traditional Halving Cycle,” pseudonymous crypto trader Rekt Capital wrote in a post on the same day.

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Here’s where you can catch the Bitcoin halving live

With Bitcoin undergoing its fourth-ever halving on April 20, here's where you can watch Bitcoin block number 840,000 tick over.

Update (20/04/2024 12:11 UTC): Bitcoin has successfully gone through its fourth-ever halving event.

Bitcoin (BTC) is now just moments away from its fourth-ever halving event since its inception — due to happen on April 20 when Bitcoin’s block height reaches 840,000.

From crypto exchanges to influencers and popular podcasters, live streams and physical events are popping up worldwide, where Bitcoiners are set to celebrate the momentous occasion that many hope will lead to the next crypto bull run.

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