$Bitcoin (BTC.CC)$ hit a new all-time high above $69,000 early Tuesday, then turned south and traded some 8% lower later in the day.
$比特币 (BTC.CC)$ 周二早些时候创下69,000美元以上的历史新高，然后向南转并在当天晚些时候下跌了约8％。
BTC peaked at $69,210 shortly after 10 a.m. ET, but the price pulled back to $62,423.94 shortly before 4 p.m. ET -- off 7.7% on the day.
美国东部时间上午10点过后不久，比特币达到69,210美元的峰值，但在美国东部时间下午4点前不久价格回落至62,423.94美元，当天下跌7.7％。
According to Benzinga, the surge came with a firestorm of predictions from industry experts.
根据本辛加的说法，这种激增伴随着行业专家的大量预测。
Speaking with Benzinga, analysts attribute the recent surge to a confluence of factors, including increased demand from institutional investors and the introduction of several Bitcoin exchange-traded funds.
分析师在接受 Benzinga 采访时将最近的飙升归因于多种因素，包括机构投资者需求的增加以及几只比特币交易所交易基金的推出。
"Bitcoin has crossed the chasm between retail and professional investors," said Matthew Hougan, CIO of Bitwise Asset Management. "When you add in the halving, potential rate cuts, and the election, it's a perfect setup," he continued, hinting at potentially reaching even higher price points like $100,000 or even $200,000.
Bitwise资产管理首席信息官马修·霍根表示：“比特币已经跨越了散户和专业投资者之间的鸿沟。”他继续说：“再加上减半、潜在的降息和选举，这是一个完美的设置，” 他暗示有可能达到更高的价位，例如10万美元甚至20万美元。
Gracy Chen, managing director of Bitget, emphasized the significance of Bitcoin ETFs.
Bitget董事总经理Gracy Chen强调了比特币ETF的重要性。
"These are investment products that track the price of Bitcoin and trade on regulated exchanges, making it easier and cheaper for investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin," Chen said. Chen further predicts a potential high of $120,000-$140,000 for Bitcoin in this bull run.
陈说：“这些投资产品追踪比特币的价格并在受监管的交易所进行交易，使投资者更容易、更便宜地接触比特币。”陈进一步预测，在这次牛市中，比特币的潜在高点为12万至14万美元。
Stijn Paumen, co-founder of Helio, echoed this sentiment: "This uptrend is not only attracting new users but is also paving the way for innovative applications of digital currencies."
Helio的联合创始人Stijn Paumen也表达了同样的观点：“这种上升趋势不仅吸引了新用户，而且为数字货币的创新应用铺平了道路。”
He pointed to the recent introduction of Ordinals on the Bitcoin blockchain, highlighting their potential to expand Bitcoin's utility beyond that of a speculative asset.
他指出了最近在比特币区块链上推出的Ordinals，强调了它们有可能将比特币的效用扩展到投机资产以外的用途。
While experts paint a predominantly optimistic picture, Anndy Lian, an intergovernmental blockchain advisor, cautions against undue exuberance.
尽管专家描绘了一幅以乐观为主的画面，但政府间区块链顾问安迪·利安警告不要过度兴奋。
"The Bitcoin market is showing signs of overheating and a potential correction," he warned, advising investors to be prepared for volatility.
他警告说：“比特币市场显示出过热和潜在修正的迹象，” 他建议投资者为波动做好准备。