Bitcoin Expected to Surpass Gold's Market Cap by Next Halving, Says Crypto Analyst PlanB

Analyst PlanB believes that the price of Bitcoin will surge to $300,000 - $500,000 after the April halving

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The analyst also believes that Bitcoin will become scarcer than gold, potentially surpassing its $13.8 trillion market cap

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In contrast, analyst Markus Thielen predicts that BTC will reach $70,000 by the end of 2024, citing historical election year trends and price cycles

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Historically, BTC has experienced a down year followed by three up years, hinting at potential further gains in 2024

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