Why could Bitcoin be on track for $250,000? And why does Jamie Coutts (@Jamie1coutts) believe it's currently "shopping season" for altcoins? In Episode 2 of Cointelegraph's Trade Secrets, @itsciaranlyons sits down with @realvision chief crypto analyst Jamie Coutts to unpack the

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Why could Bitcoin be on track for $250,000? And why does Jamie Coutts (@Jamie1coutts) believe it's currently "shopping season" for altcoins? In Episode 2 of Cointelegraph's Trade Secrets, @itsciaranlyons sits down with @realvision chief crypto analyst Jamie Coutts to unpack the

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Global impact / market context

If Bitcoin really moves toward $250,000, it could dramatically increase crypto market size, attract new investors, and boost funding for blockchain projects, while a “shopping season” for altcoins may lift many smaller tokens.

Analyst inference

Bitcoin has been trading near recent highs, and analysts note strong institutional interest and a tightening supply‑side environment, while altcoins are gaining attention as traders look for higher‑yield opportunities.

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What to watch

1. Bitcoin price trajectory: watch whether it breaks key resistance levels that could signal a path toward $250,000, which would validate the bullish scenario. Proposed
2. Altcoin inflows: monitor on‑chain data showing increased purchases of non‑Bitcoin tokens, indicating whether the “shopping season” narrative is translating into real demand. Proposed
3. Regulatory developments: any new guidance on crypto assets could either accelerate the rally by reducing uncertainty or dampen it if restrictions tighten. Analyst inference

Affected assets

• BTC — Bitcoin

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