Amid much hype around the approval of spot Bitcoin ETF (exchange traded fund), the [Bitcoin (BTC) Price](https://coingape.com/price/bitcoin/) displayed significant volatility in the last 7 days.This also coincided with big whale moves involving hundreds of BTC, in what could be a potential indication of a minor dip incoming for the top cryptocurrency.Also Read: [Ark Invest, 21Shares File Another Amendment To Bitcoin ETF Filing](https://coingape.com/breaking-ark-invest-21shares-file-another-amendment-to-bitcoin-etf-filing) Bitcoin Price Consolidation Incoming? The narrative for BTC Price momentum in the next quarter would likely be set if and when the U.S.Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) gives the green light for the Bitcoin ETF approval.The Commission is expected to make the announcement for spot ETF approvals before the tentative deadline of January 10, 2023.In this context, Dan McDermitt, a crypto analyst, [predicted](https://twitter.com/scottmelker/status/1740373072451121429) that BTC price would follow a consolidation pattern between the support at $40,000 and resistance at $44,000 going into the new year 2024.As was seen around major macro events like the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate announcements, the top cryptocurrency could likely trade closer to the support range of $40,000 between January 6-10.
The analyst also warned that altcoins could come into picture in this scenario, as consolidation in Bitcoin price pattern means other coins picking up.In the last few days, the [Chainlink Price (LINK)](https://coingape.com/price/chainlink/) and [Litecoin Price (LTC)](https://coingape.com/price/litecoin/) signs of volatility, in what could be early signs of an altcoin rally.Hence, investors and traders could likely take a cautious approach in the lead up to the January 10, 2024 deadline.Bitcoin ETF: After Approval The approval of the spot Bitcoin filing in January 2024 could mean a positive precursor for traders and investors as pooling in of institutional money could come just in time around the [Bitcoin Halving](https://coingape.com/glossary/bitcoin-halving/) event scheduled for the second half of 2024.This means BTC price could have an extended run of bullish momentum in context of two of the historically important events in crypto.Recommended Articles Already, Standard Chartered [forecasted](https://coingape.com/standard-chartered-maintains-100k-bitcoin-btc-target/) that the cryptocurrency would reach $100,000 by the end of 2024 while Cathie Wood gave out a long term prediction for Bitcoin reaching $1 million by the year 2030.Also Read: [Canadian Crypto Exchange Catalyx Temporarily Suspends Trading, Withdrawals](https://coingape.com/just-in-canadian-crypto-exchange-catalx-temporarily-suspends-trading-withdrawals) [Breaking: SEC Secures Victory Over Terraform, Kwon in Securities Ruling](https://coingape.com/breaking-sec-secures-victory-over-terraform-kwon-in-securities-ruling/?utm_source=priceanalysisbar) [Analyst Warns Of Bitcoin Dip, BTC Price Correction To $40K Coming?](https://coingape.com/analyst-warns-of-bitcoin-dip-btc-price-correction-to-40k-coming/?utm_source=priceanalysisbar) [Breaking: Ark Invest, 21Shares File Another Amendment To Bitcoin ETF Filing](https://coingape.com/breaking-ark-invest-21shares-file-another-amendment-to-bitcoin-etf-filing/?utm_source=priceanalysisbar) [2024 Outlook: VanEck Makes Bullish Bitcoin Forecast as Investment Fund Grows](https://coingape.com/2024-outlook-vaneck-makes-bullish-bitcoin-forecast-as-investment-fund-grows/?utm_source=priceanalysisbar) [Congressman Tom Emmer Backs Davidson’s Bill to Overhaul SEC, Remove Gensler](https://coingape.com/congressman-tom-emmer-backs-davidsons-bill-to-overhaul-sec-remove-gensler/?utm_source=priceanalysisbar) [VeChain Price Prediction: VET On The Move As Analyst Foresees Surge To $1.6](https://coingape.com/markets/vechain-price-prediction-vet-on-the-move-as-analyst-foresees-surge-to-1-6/?utm_source=priceanalysisbar) [Top Altcoins To Buy December 28: QNT, CAKE, BSV](https://coingape.com/markets/top-altcoins-to-buy-today-december-28-qnt-cake-bsv/?utm_source=priceanalysisbar) [Arbitrum Price Prediction: Analyst Predicts $2 Milestone Amidst 58% Surge](https://coingape.com/markets/arbitrum-price-prediction-analyst-predicts-2-milestone-amidst-58-surge/?utm_source=priceanalysisbar) [Crypto Price Prediction December 28: LINK, MINA, EGO](https://coingape.com/markets/crypto-price-prediction-today-december-28-link-mina-ego/?utm_source=priceanalysisbar) [Cardano Price Prediction Hints Last Pullback Before $ADA Hit $0.75](https://coingape.com/markets/cardano-price-prediction-hints-pullback-before-ada-hit-0-75/?utm_source=priceanalysisbar).
