On Wednesday, Bitcoin rallied in volatile trade, reaching a session high of $67,645, up 6.8%, after dropping 6% the previous day from a record high above $69,000. Ether also jumped almost 10%, surging by 9.8% to its highest since January 2022 and reaching $3,827. Bitcoin has surged 55% this year, fueled by investors pouring money into U.S. spot exchange-traded crypto products and the prospect of global interest rate cuts.

The recent approval of 11 spot bitcoin ETFs by the U.S. SEC marked a watershed moment for the industry, following a period of decline. Institutional investors are also committing long-term money, which could sustain the latest rally.

The optimism has spilled over to other digital tokens, particularly Ether, which is up more than 60% since the start of the year. However, the speculative nature of these assets remains a concern, with bitcoin experiencing sharp reversals, such as Tuesday’s plunge below $60,000 before recovering to $67,000.

Despite this volatility, analysts remain optimistic, with Swissblock forecasting a move towards $76,000 and QCP Capital expecting a near-term break higher as the uptrend resumes. U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs attracted massive inflows during the drop, indicating investor confidence in buying the dip.

However, the speculative nature of these assets and the potential for sharp reversals, as seen with Bitcoin’s recent plunge, highlight the risks involved in cryptocurrency investing. Despite this, analysts remain optimistic about the future of cryptocurrencies, with some forecasting further gains in the near term.