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PlanB, the pseudonymous analyst responsible for the invention of the Stock-To-Flow (S2F) model, has made bold predictions that Bitcoin's price during the next halving event could reach an astounding $500,000 per coin.
The S2F model, which has acquired immense popularity in the Cryptocurrency community , examines the relationship between Bitcoin's scarcity (stock) and its production rate (flow).
The model predicts that as Bitcoin's issuance rate declines over time, its scarcity will increase, causing prices to rise.
Notably, PlanB's model has been reasonably accurate in predicting Bitcoin's price movements in the past.
PlanB's updated model predicts, based on the most recent data and the average S2F ratio and BTC price during the halving cycle, a cost of $54,000 for the current cycle.
Bitcoin was trading at around $31,000 at the time of the statement, indicating a deviation from the model's prediction.
PlanB acknowledges the model's error but does not believe it renders the S2F model invalid or defective.
In addition, PlanB noted that the S2F model predicted a price of $4,400 during the previous halving cycle , from 2016 to 2020, whereas the actual cost of Bitcoin was $5,800.
This minor modification demonstrates that the model is insightful but not flawless.
Recent forecasts from PlanB coincide with a notable recovery in the crypto ecosystem.
Particularly, Bitcoin has experienced a price increase, challenging its critical resistance level.
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At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at a spot price of $29,741.98, representing an increase of more than 1.19 percent over the preceding twenty-four hours.
Not only has Bitcoin's resurgence affected its value, but it has also sparked a rally among alternative cryptocurrencies, also known as altcoins.
As Bitcoin gains traction, investors and traders frequently seek to diversify their portfolios by investing in altcoins, which can increase demand and prices for these alternative digital assets.
In the current market environment, alternative cryptocurrencies are reaching new heights.
Positive sentiment surrounding Bitcoin's recovery has permeated the broader digital currency market , with investors pursuing opportunities outside the dominant cryptocurrency.