We are nearing some critical resistance zones and if we are able to climb another $500, I believe 15k is right around the corner then for us.
While i don't think 15k is right 'around the corner' i agree with the general direction.
If the lightning network holds its promise and drives user adoption forwards, we might see another heavy bullrun, comparable to 2017, again.
Even if it still takes a few years until an implementation of hashed timelock contracts will be usable without any concerns, the adoption of BTC will come.
And so does the increase in demand.
Yes, I also agree that as we approach $12K again, its gonna very critical. Previously we have almost touch it, however, its not sustainable and the price went into another dip. I hope this time around it will be different. We are now within range again, around like $500. We need new investors to come in so that the price could be pump towards $15K.
That's why I'm no hurry for the Lightning Network implementation, it will eventually rolled out and will really push the price of bitcoin to another level. But right now I'm still satisfied with the price around the range of $12K-$15K.