Bitcoin is experiencing a spectacular surge, with more than 344,000 new wallets created in just 48 hours.

This explosion of adoption, fueled by the fear of missing out (FOMO), marks an unexpected return of a phenomenon often perceived as bygone.

Crypto fear of missing out (FOMO) has returned in full force with the creation of more than 344,000 new bitcoin wallets in just 48 hours, according to a report by market analysis platform Santiment.

The report attributes the surge in new wallet activations to the recent bitcoin price surge that saw the cryptocurrency pass the $100,000 psychological price level for the first time in 48 hours. After trading below the $90,000 mark for almost a week, bitcoin finally managed to break through the key resistance level on Tuesday.

The world's leading cryptocurrency quickly gained momentum and soared to a high of $108,000 on Wednesday before pulling back slightly to trade around $104,000 at the time of writing. The surge in bitcoin prices has also led to a massive increase in trading volume, which is triple the normal levels.

The report further notes that the new all-time high reached by bitcoin has brought a wave of optimism to the crypto market, wiping out the fears of investors who had anticipated a correction after a complicated start to the year.

“Many technical analysts had set their sights on a potential correction, anticipating a return to the $68,000–$70,000 support to begin a new wave of bullish momentum. However, despite the pessimistic predictions, bitcoin managed to weave through the technical analysis forecasts and reached the $100,000 barrier, sparking a surge in FOMO (fear of missing out) among crypto investors.”

The performance of bitcoin has been praised by many analysts who see it as a break from the prevailing bearish prospects. The price surge has thus led to a significant increase in trading volume, clearly showing that interest in bitcoin is far from marginal and that new investors, hoping to capitalize on the rise, are rushing to buy.

However, while the market seems to bring new hope for bitcoin holders, this situation is not without danger. Indeed, such a speculative movement can quickly reverse. If the market experiences a correction or if investors decide to sell to limit their losses, the huge influx of new wallets could turn into selling pressure.

Moreover, the volatility of bitcoin, exacerbated by this type of rapid rise, raises questions about the long-term strength of this increase. If corrections are expected, the impact on the market could be significant, especially for those who rushed to buy during this “FOMO” phase.

This phenomenon is not new in crypto history, but it reminds us that behind the euphoria, risks of speculative bubbles remain. Some analysts are concerned that this “FOMO” dynamic could become a true market break, pushing for even more pronounced volatility.

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Diplômé de Sciences Po Toulouse et titulaire d'une certification consultant blockchain délivrée par Alyra, j'ai rejoint l'aventure Cointribune en 2019. Convaincu du potentiel de la blockchain pour transformer de nombreux secteurs de l'économie, j'ai pris l'engagement de sensibiliser et d'informer le grand public sur cet écosystème en constante évolution. Mon objectif est de permettre à chacun de mieux comprendre la blockchain et de saisir les opportunités qu'elle offre. J'essaye chaque jour de fournir une analyse objective de l'actualité, de décrypter les tendances du marché, de relayer les dernières innovations technologiques et de mettre en perspective les enjeux économiques et sociétaux de cette révolution en marche.

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