#BTCvsMarkets

The Bitcoin market is not controlled by a single person or entity, as it relies on a decentralized system, but there are several factors and parties that strongly influence its movements, which are:

1. Supply and Demand

As demand for Bitcoin increases and supply decreases, the price rises.

The opposite is true: if supply increases and demand decreases, the price falls.

2. Whales

These are large investors who own massive amounts of Bitcoin.

When they buy or sell in large quantities, they can move the market and create waves of upward or downward movement.

3. Major Exchanges

Exchanges like Binance, Coinbase, Kraken... partially control liquidity.

Any issues or news related to them immediately affect the market.

4. Global News

For example: government decisions, regulations, statements from major companies (like Tesla), all play a significant role.

5. Mining

Miners are the ones who add new blocks to the blockchain, and they receive rewards in Bitcoin.

The cost of mining and network difficulty affect the amount of Bitcoin available.

6. Institutional Investors

Such as hedge funds or major companies (BlackRock, MicroStrategy...), when they enter the market, they raise its value.

So we can say that the Bitcoin market is a "free" market, but it is strongly influenced by major players, news, and the global economy.