Behind Bitcoin's $90,000: Seven Key Indicators Decoding Bull Market Signals from Global Liquidity to Institutional Moves

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Following the announcement of the U.S. presidential election results, Bitcoin’s price surged sharply, with expectations that Trump will be inaugurated in January.

Last week, Bitcoin rose 35%, briefly reaching $90,000 before pulling back slightly. Data source: Trading View.

Trading volume for Bitcoin-related products hit $38 billion.

In institutional developments:

• Coinbase shares surged 15% in pre-market trading,

• MicroStrategy now holds over $20 billion worth of Bitcoin, purchasing an additional $2 billion at current market prices.

On the government side, a proposal suggests the U.S. government buy 200,000 BTC annually over the next five years, which would result in holding 6% of total Bitcoin supply by 2030.

The U.S. is already the largest national holder of 213,000 BTC, representing 2.2% of total supply—though this percentage could grow.

The total crypto market cap has reached a new all-time high of $2.9 trillion—the most capital ever present in the cryptocurrency market.

Key Market Indicators to Watch:

Market momentum has shifted from bearish to bullish, with investment strategies now favoring broad asset appreciation.

Objective indicators signaling market shifts include:

1. Global Liquidity (measured via M2 Supply)

Tracking certain correlated assets or metrics—M2 supply (with a 3-month lag) shows strong correlation with Bitcoin price.

Data source: Zero Hedge.

What does this mean? It serves as a proxy for global liquidity. According to theories by Lyn Alden and Raoul Pal, when excess liquidity floods financial markets, it flows into risk assets with about a three-month delay. This correlation suggests that if Bitcoin continues tracking M2 without significant deviation, we may see Bitcoin reach $100,000 by year-end.

2. Fear & Greed Index (69, "Nice")

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Source: Coin Glass

Be mindful of methodological differences across indices, as some are more sensitive than others. Coin Stats offers a relatively balanced approach that aligns well with actual market conditions.

3. Coinbase wallet downloads increased by 12% in the past 24 hours

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Historically, when Coinbase becomes a trending app on Apple’s App Store or Google Play, it often signals a meaningful market inflection point—worth monitoring closely.

Currently, Coinbase ranks #81 on the Apple App Store.

4. Google Trends search interest for "Bitcoin" is at "79"

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Source: Google Trends. This is a notable indicator—we can't predict where the "new 100" might land—but current search volume stands at 79% of the peak seen in May 2021. As more users enter the crypto space, this cycle could see substantial growth.

5. Venture Capital Funding Levels in Crypto

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Source: Defi Llama. We can observe that fundraising trends are rising. When these levels approach or exceed the $7 billion raised in October 2021, we may be nearing a market top. Bitcoin peaked in November 2021, suggesting a potential multi-month lag.

6. Exchange Net Flows Remain Neutral

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During market tops or bottoms, exchange net flows typically show sharp volatility. Currently, flows remain neutral, indicating that many investors are comfortable holding spot positions or keeping funds on-chain.

7. YouTube Views for Crypto-Related Content

As retail traders notice Bitcoin and crypto gaining mainstream media coverage, crypto-focused YouTube channels may become primary information sources for non-crypto natives. Contrarian strategies—selling when mainstream media embraces crypto—can be effective near market tops. For example, Rolling Stone magazine was a telling signal during the NFT bear market bottom.

Other indicators to monitor:

• Bitcoin Halving: The time gap between halving events and historical price peaks—supply shocks are now embedded in market demand dynamics, and miners are also holding large inventories.

• Technical indicators like RSI, Pi Cycle, and MACD suggest certain crypto assets may be oversold or undervalued.

• Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) Ratio: A ratio of 3.7 typically indicates a market top. This compares market price against realized value—the weighted average price of coins based on their last on-chain transaction.

Check out the latest episode of Modern Market for broader discussion.

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I’ll compile a step-by-step analysis report tracking these indicators and provide weekly updates—stay tuned.