Factors that affects Bitcoin price
#1 SUPPLY AND DEMAND - We all know that bitcoin has a limited supply therefore it price differs depending on the supply and demand. High demand while supply is low can make the bitcoin price go up.
#2 THE GOVERNMENTS - We have all witnessed that everytime a government implements new regulation regarding on cryptocurrencies, it has a big impact on bitcoin price. For example a government restricts the use of cryptocurrencies in its country.
#3 MEDIA - This is one of the cause of change of bitcoin price. In this section, we can see different type of news, the positive and negative. This also includes fake news and celebrities and known persons getting involve in cryptocurrencies.
Positive news - such as hype on bitcoin
Negative news - such as hacks that cause panics
#4 WHALES - This are the people that holds a big amount of bitcoin. It have a big impact on bitcoin price once these whales decided to sale or buy at the same time. So it is something like market manipulation.
#5 BITCOIN TECHNOLOGY - This affects bitcoin base on its stability. Right now, we are facing some declines because of many users loses interests to bitcoin due to slow transactions and bigger fees which is not effective in small transactions.
There are more factors out there that affects bitcoin price but for me, these are the common factors. If you have suggestions and corrections as well as addition to this topic you can post it in this thread to be added.
Hope this topic helps you get more idea of bitcoin.
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