The crypto market today is witnessing renewed buying momentum as Bitcoin reclaimed the $70,000 level, marking one of its strongest daily recoveries this week. Today’s crypto market rally comes as global macro conditions show early signs of easing. Brent crude, which had recently surged on geopolitical tensions, has now fallen below the $85 mark, cooling …
An address connected to the Bhutan government recently moved Bitcoin valued at approximately $11 million. Bhutan usually sells BTC in batches of $5 million to $10 million, following a consistent pattern. Around a month ago, it sold about $7 million in BTC via QCP Capital. These regular sales reflect a careful, structured approach to managing …
Bitcoin is trading near $67,300, well off its recent high of $74,000. One well-known analyst says that dip barely matters — he’s looking at a cycle average closer to half a million dollars. Related Reading: WAR Token Explodes 100%, Then Crashes 20% In Sudden Sell-Off A Model Built On Scarcity PlanB, the pseudonymous analyst behind the Stock-to-Flow model, says Bitcoin’s price during the current 2024–2028 halving cycle could average around $500,000, with a range stretching from $250,000 to $1 million. The model is built on a simple premise: as Bitcoin’s supply grows more slowly — thanks to halving events that cut mining rewards roughly every four years — and demand holds steady or rises, the price should follow. Reports indicate that PlanB is careful to frame the figure as a cycle average, not a ceiling or a guaranteed peak. Bitcoin halvings reduce the number of new coins entering circulation. The most recent one took place in April 2024. Historically, each halving has been followed by a significant price run. That pattern is the backbone of PlanB’s argument. ???? Bitcoin at $67k… but S2F model screams $500k avg this cycle (2024-2028)! ???? Is BTC massively undervalued & the ultimate buy opportunity? Or is S2F broken forever? ???? What’s your take, bull or bust? pic.twitter.com/QlBhOgSgGj — PlanB (@100trillionUSD) March 8, 2026 Not Everyone Is Buying It Crypto analyst Bobby A puts his estimate at $200,000 to $250,000 by 2026 or 2027 — still a major jump from current levels, but nowhere near PlanB’s midpoint. According to Bobby A, Stock-to-Flow works as a rough long-term guide but falls short when used to pin down specific price targets in complex markets. He argues the model captures Bitcoin’s broad growth story without accounting for the many variables that move prices in real time. My take is somewhere in the middle. In my opinion, Bitcoin is currently undervalued and will likely trade toward the $200,000 to $250,000 range as this cycle matures through 2026 and into 2027. That said, I do not subscribe to the idea that Bitcoin will reach $500,000 by 2028.… https://t.co/d8wu0skKuN — Bobby A (@Bobby_1111888) March 8, 2026 That skepticism is not without basis. Stock-to-Flow drew sharp criticism after Bitcoin failed to sustain the price levels the model projected during the 2020–2024 cycle. Some analysts wrote off the model entirely. Others say it was never meant to work as a precise forecasting tool to begin with — a nuance that often gets lost in headline-driven coverage. Related Reading: Stablecoin Market Breaks Records — USDC Controls 70% Of $1.8 Trillion Volume What’s Weighing On Bitcoin Now Several outside pressures have contributed to Bitcoin’s recent pullback. Geopolitical tensions and shifting inflows into spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds — which won US regulatory approval in early 2024 — have added to short-term volatility. Data shows that ETF inflows, which helped push Bitcoin to record highs earlier this year, have been inconsistent in recent months. Reports note that many analysts view the current period as a consolidation phase following the strong rally that carried Bitcoin above $72,000. Whether that consolidation leads to a renewed push higher — or signals a longer plateau — remains an open question. PlanB’s $500,000 average would require Bitcoin to climb more than seven times its current price before the cycle ends. That’s a large number. But in a market that went from under $20,000 to over $73,000 in roughly 18 months, some investors say stranger things have happened. Featured image from Free3D.com, chart from TradingView
Donald Trump said the Iran war is “pretty much complete” and could end “very soon.” Crypto markets did not wait for a formal announcement. They started moving immediately. Bitcoin pushed to $69,674, Ethereum held above $2,033, and XRP climbed to $1.37 as relief swept through global markets following the President’s comments. The question traders are …
For crypto this week, the story is not a token-specific catalyst. It is whether an oil shock tied to the US-Iran war turns into a broader inflation problem just as the market gets February CPI on Wednesday, March 11, followed by the second estimate of fourth-quarter US GDP and the delayed January PCE report on Friday, March 13. Crypto Watchlist This Week The market opened the week with energy first, everything else second. President Donald Trump said ending the war with Iran would be a “mutual” decision with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, signaling no obvious near-term off-ramp, while Brent crude surged as high as $119.50 a barrel and WTI to $119.48. Reuters reported that Iraq, Kuwait and the UAE had begun reducing oil production as the conflict and shipping disruption through Hormuz intensified. Notably, the oil supply shock is the largest in history. BREAKING: The world is now experiencing its largest oil supply shock in history, losing nearly 20 million barrels of oil supply per day. Top oil supply shocks: 1. Hormuz Closure (NOW): -20 million b/d 2. Iranian Revolution (1978): -5.5 million b/d 3. Yom Kippur War (1973): -4.5… — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) March 9, 2026 That is why the macro transmission matters so much for bitcoin and the entire crypto market. In a speech published Monday, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva put it plainly: “We are seeing resilience tested yet again by the new conflict in the Middle East. Important oil and gas facilities have suffered damage and stoppages; shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen by 90 percent. If the new conflict proves prolonged, it has clear and obvious potential to affect market sentiment, growth, and inflation.” She added that every 10% increase in oil prices, if sustained through most of this year, could add 40 basis points to global headline inflation. Meanwhile, US oil prices staged one of their biggest reversals in history on Monday when hat G7 countries were reported releasing 400 million barrels of crude oil from reserves. BREAKING: US oil prices are currently attempting one of their biggest reversals in history. At 10:30 PM ET, US oil prices were up as much as +30% on the day. Then, FT reported that G7 countries are considering releasing 400 million barrels of crude oil from reserves. Less than… pic.twitter.com/G1uRHvkFxX — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) March 9, 2026 Wednesday’s CPI print is the first hard test. The last US CPI release, for January, showed headline inflation up 0.2% month on month and 2.4% year on year, with core CPI at 2.5% year on year. The February report is due at 8:30 a.m. ET on March 11, and market previews are looking for something in the 2.4%-2.5% annual range, with core inflation broadly steady near that zone as well. In other words, the baseline is not a dramatic reacceleration on paper; the problem is that markets now have to judge those numbers against an oil backdrop that worsened sharply after the survey period. Crude oil is approaching $110, up ~$50 in the past month. This comes as Goldman Sachs said in a weekend investor note that a sustained $10 rise in oil prices for three months could push U.S. CPI to around 3% by May. https://t.co/5vLjHAvab9 pic.twitter.com/JfTOQzwAll — Shay Boloor (@StockSavvyShay) March 8, 2026 Friday is more layered. The GDP release is not a fresh quarter, but the second estimate for Q4 2025. The advance estimate showed US growth slowing to a 1.4% annualized pace from 4.4% in Q3. As BEA wrote in the initial release, “Real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 1.4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025. The contributors to the increase in real GDP in the fourth quarter were increases in consumer spending and investment. These movements were partly offset by decreases in government spending and exports.” Some market calendars look for a small upward revision to 1.5%. The bigger crypto-sensitive number may still be the delayed January PCE report, also due Friday. December headline PCE rose 0.4% month on month and 2.9% year on year, while core PCE rose 0.4% on the month and 3.0% on the year. Current previews for January point to headline PCE holding near 2.9% year on year, with core ticking up to around 3.1%. Bitcoin was trading around $67,409 on Monday, after dipping as low as $65,618 on Sunday. That leaves it squarely in macro territory. Currently, Bitcoin’s fortunes remain tied to broader risk appetite and the tech complex, while the Iran-driven oil surge has pushed yields and the dollar higher and dimmed hopes for near-term rate cuts. The immediate read-through is straightforward: if CPI and PCE come in firm while oil stays elevated, liquidity expectations likely deteriorate further and crypto remains under pressure. If the inflation data stay contained despite the war shock, bitcoin and the broader market may get room to reprice away from pure stagflation fear. At press time, the total crypto market cap was at $2.3 trillion. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
Strategy, the company that has built its identity around hoarding Bitcoin, is now sitting on paper losses — and buying more anyway. The company’s average purchase price sits at roughly $75,985 per coin, well above where Bitcoin is trading today at around $66,850. Related Reading: WAR Token Explodes 100%, Then Crashes 20% In Sudden Sell-Off That gap has pushed Strategy’s net asset value below 1, meaning the stock is worth less than the Bitcoin it holds. It is a sharp reversal for a company that long commanded a premium over its own treasury. Another Round Of Buying Despite that, co-founder Michael Saylor posted the firm’s Bitcoin accumulation chart on X over the weekend with the message, “The Second Century Begins” — his recurring signal that another purchase is coming. Strategy’s most recent buy came in the final week of February, when the company added 3,015 coins for more than $200 million, bringing its total haul to 720,737 Bitcoin. At current prices, that cache is worth roughly $48 billion. The Second Century Begins. pic.twitter.com/stZzNhLgay — Michael Saylor (@saylor) March 8, 2026 Debt And Equity Keep Fueling The Buys The company has not paused its buying despite a broad market decline. Strategy continues to fund its purchases through debt and equity offerings — a model that works smoothly when Bitcoin is climbing, but draws harder scrutiny when prices fall. With its NAV now below 1, some investors are getting Bitcoin exposure at a discount through the stock, which is a dynamic that rarely worked in Saylor’s favor before. Data from SaylorTracker shows the depth of the current shortfall. The company’s unrealized loss grows wider with each dip in Bitcoin’s price, yet the firm shows no sign of changing course. Saylor has made clear in past statements that Strategy is not a short-term trade but a long-duration bet on Bitcoin as a reserve asset. Pressure Builds Across The Bitcoin Treasury Space Strategy is not alone in feeling the squeeze. According to reports, the broader Bitcoin treasury sector could see consolidation in 2026, with cash-generating businesses moving to absorb companies that simply accumulate coins without producing revenue. Related Reading: Stablecoin Market Breaks Records — USDC Controls 70% Of $1.8 Trillion Volume Wojciech Kaszycki, chief strategy officer at treasury firm BTCS, said companies trading below net asset value are under real pressure. Consolidating with another player, “sometimes two plus two equals six or more,” he said. Saylor has brushed off that path. He said mergers and acquisitions take too long and carry too much uncertainty, noting that deals which look attractive at the start can look very different six to nine months later. Whether another purchase is confirmed remains to be seen. But if history is any guide, the chart post rarely comes without a filing to follow. Featured image from mybrokerone.com, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin continues to trade below the $70,000 level as the broader crypto market navigates another period of heightened volatility. After several attempts to regain upward momentum, price action has remained unstable, reflecting ongoing uncertainty across global financial markets. Despite these short-term fluctuations, structural indicators suggest that bigger changes may be occurring beneath the surface of the Bitcoin market. Related Reading: The 31,900 Bitcoin Purge: Why March 4 Marked An Institutional Bitcoin Floor A recent report from CryptoQuant highlights a long-term trend that has been unfolding since 2022: a steady decline in the amount of BTC held on centralized exchanges. This shift accelerated following the collapse of FTX in November 2022, an event that significantly altered investor behavior across the crypto ecosystem. During that month alone, users withdrew more than 325,000 Bitcoin from exchange reserves, rushing to move their holdings into private custody. Today, total Bitcoin reserves on exchanges have dropped to levels last seen in 2019, currently sitting at roughly 2.7 million BTC. Among retail-focused centralized exchanges, Binance alone holds approximately 20% of that supply, reflecting its dominant role in global crypto trading. When institutional platforms are included, Coinbase Advanced emerges as the largest holder, with around 800,000 BTC stored on the exchange. Even so, this figure remains roughly 200,000 BTC lower than the levels recorded in July 2025, underscoring the continued reduction in exchange-held supply. Institutional Accumulation Reshapes Bitcoin Supply Dynamics The CryptoQuant report also notes that the decline in exchange reserves cannot be explained solely by the aftermath of the FTX collapse. While that event accelerated the movement of funds into self-custody, two additional structural developments have played a major role in pushing exchange balances back to levels last seen in 2019. The first major driver has been the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in January 2024. At the time, exchange reserves were still above 3.2 million BTC. Since then, these investment vehicles have absorbed a significant portion of the circulating supply. Today, spot ETFs collectively hold around 1.3 million BTC, representing roughly 6.7% of the total supply. Custodial cold storage sequestering these holdings effectively removes a massive amount of Bitcoin from active exchange liquidity. A second structural factor is the emergence of Digital Asset Treasuries. An increasing number of companies have begun holding Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, collectively accumulating approximately 1.1 million BTC—close to 5% of total supply. Together, these developments are reshaping Bitcoin’s market structure. As ETFs and corporate treasuries lock up larger portions of supply, a growing share of BTC becomes embedded within institutional financial frameworks. Over time, this shift could gradually tighten available market liquidity and influence long-term price formation dynamics. Related Reading: Post-Crash Purge: XRP’s 60% Valuation Reset Meets a Record Low in Exchange Liquidity Bitcoin Consolidates Near $67K As Short-Term Momentum Weakens The 4-hour chart shows Bitcoin trading around $67,500 after a period of sharp volatility that unfolded throughout February and early March. Price initially declined from the $87,000 region, triggering a strong sell-off that pushed BTC briefly below $60,000 before buyers stepped in to stabilize the market. Since that capitulation event, Bitcoin has entered a broad consolidation phase, fluctuating mostly between $64,000 and $72,000. Technically, the chart highlights a weakening short-term structure. Bitcoin remains below the longer-term moving averages, with the 200-period moving average (red) trending downward and acting as overhead resistance. Each recent rally attempt has struggled to sustain momentum once price approaches this level, suggesting that sellers remain active during upward moves. Related Reading: The $1.35 Floor: How Extreme Negative Funding Is Priming XRP For A High-Velocity Trend Reversal Meanwhile, the shorter moving averages have begun to flatten, reflecting a temporary balance between buyers and sellers. The market is currently hovering around these shorter-term indicators, indicating indecision as participants reassess the broader macro environment. Volume activity remains relatively moderate compared with the spike seen during the February capitulation, suggesting that the most aggressive selling pressure may have already occurred. However, for a stronger bullish recovery to develop, Bitcoin would likely need to reclaim the $70,000–$72,000 zone and establish sustained trading above the descending longer-term average. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com
Bitcoin price started a recovery wave from the $65,500 zone. BTC is now consolidating and might aim for more gains above $69,500. Bitcoin started a decent recovery wave above the $67,500 zone. The price is trading above $68,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $69,250 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might dip again if it trades below the $68,500 and $68,000 levels. Bitcoin Price Starts Recovery Wave Bitcoin price extended its decline and traded below the $66,500 level. BTC tested the $65,500 support zone before the bulls emerged. A low was formed at $65,646, and the price recently started a recovery wave. The price climbed above the $67,200 and $67,500 resistance levels. The bulls pushed the price above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $74,062 swing high to the $65,646 low. However, the bears are still active below $70,000. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $69,250 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. Bitcoin is now trading above $68,500 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. If the price remains stable above $67,500, it could attempt a fresh increase. Immediate resistance is near the $69,250 level. The first key resistance is near the $69,600 level and the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $74,062 swing high to the $65,646 low. A close above the $69,600 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $70,500 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $72,000 level. The next barrier for the bulls could be $72,650. Another Decline In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $69,250 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $68,500 level. The first major support is near the $68,000 level. The next support is now near the $67,500 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $66,650 support in the near term. The main support now sits at $65,500, below which BTC might struggle to recover in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $68,000, followed by $67,500. Major Resistance Levels – $69,250 and $69,850.
Bitcoin is slipping to a seven‑day low as oil is screaming higher on Iran war fears. But the real action is unfolding somewhere else entirely: Hyperliquid, where a new class of traders is turning to its tokenised oil perps. Hyperliquid And Its Oil Perps At The Center Of The Oil Panic As the Iran war scare and Strait of Hormuz risk ignite a fresh oil panic, Brent crude has ripped to about 118–119 dollars a barrel, its highest level since 2022. Over the weekend and into Monday, Bitcoin did not act as a crisis hedge: it dropped as much as roughly 2.4% to around $65.6k, a seven‑day low, even as oil exploded higher. In this context, on‑chain, traders rotated into Hyperliquid’s tokenised oil perpetuals, where crude surged about 18% in a week and contract volume and open interest jumped more than 18x and 5x as conflict headlines hit. Related Reading: WAR Token Explodes 100%, Then Crashes 20% In Sudden Sell-Off “Pandora’s Box Is Open” The fears that stem from the current geopolitical chaos do not know or care about Wall Street’s business hours. Our convulsed times seem to finally have outgrown TradFi, as traders search for alternatives to act as fast as their unrest demands. Jung Hyunsun, CEO of Hyperliquid treasury firm Hyperion DeFi, told DL News that the “Pandora’s box is open”. As traders run into tokenised oil perps, Jung believes that: The narrative around onchain financial services is changing. He points out that tokenised traditional assets like oil, metals and currencies have made up as much as 30% of Hyperliquid’s daily volume during peak periods, turning the DEX into a direct venue for macro trades rather than a “DeFi casino”. Jung adds that, while pseudonymous accounts make it hard to quantify, more traditional finance desks are quietly using Hyperliquid for hedging and price discovery, echoing comments from Coinbase’s Kenny Chan and CF Benchmarks’ Gabe Selby about the surge in tokenised asset trading. Related Reading: 43% of Bitcoin Supply Is In Loss As Market Nears Bear Territory What This Means For Bitcoin As Iran war jitters are forcing Bitcoin to trade like any other high‑beta risk asset, with flows rotating into gold rather than BTC during the first leg of the conflict, Hyperliquid and similar derivatives DEXs now blur the line between “DeFi casino” and full‑stack macro venue, letting traders express views on war, energy, FX and crypto from the same on‑chain interface. For Bitcoin, the question is no longer just “Is it digital gold?” but: Is it losing its monopoly on the crypto‑macro narrative to infrastructure layers that move faster and list anything, from barrels and basis trades to outright war risk? The irony, however, its apparent: all this activity hasn’t saved the native HYPE token, which still trades just over 30 dollars, nearly 50% below its September high. HYPE's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: HYPEUSD on Tradingview Cover image from ChatGPT, HYPEUSD chart from Tradingview
Oil-linked trading on the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid (HYPE) has recently surpassed $1 billion in volume within a 24-hour period, leading to a significant 10% rally in the platform’s native token, HYPE, allowing it to outperform the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. In fact, oil-linked trading on Hyperliquid hit over $1.2 billion, making it the second-most traded market on the platform, just behind Bitcoin (BTC). Hyperliquid’s Oil Contract Trading Soars The driving force behind the recent HYPE performance has been the CL-USDC perpetual contract, which tracks West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices. This contract’s trading volume recently eclipsed Ethereum (ETH) trading on the platform. Related Reading: Bitcoin At The Bottom? The 23-Month Cycle That Has Never Failed The increase in activity coincides with a dramatic rise in oil futures, which jumped over 30% to nearly $120 a barrel on traditional exchanges. This spike followed escalating tensions in the Middle East that have disrupted global supply chains. Before these developments, daily volumes for the CL-USDC contract hovered around $21 million. However, following the recent geopolitical events, that figure skyrocketed to more than $1.2 billion as of Monday. Additionally, open interest in this contract surged to $183 million. $150 Price Target For HYPE Further fueling the excitement surrounding the HYPE rally is a bullish outlook from Arthur Hayes, co-founder of cryptocurrency platform BitMEX. In a recent essay, Hayes set a price target of $150 for HYPE by August 2026, asserting that Hyperliquid can continue to expand its revenue streams even if broader cryptocurrency markets experience difficulties. Related Reading: Dogecoin Remains Inside Falling Channel, Bulls Target Surge Above $0.1 While HYPE has been on the rise, with the token retesting the $35 resistance wall, major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum have shown modest recoveries during the same period. Bitcoin gained approximately 2.5%, while Ethereum saw a slightly higher increase of 3.4%. Analyzing HYPE’s daily trading chart reveals critical support levels that investors should watch. Key support zones are anticipated around $32, $29, and $28, with the latter acting as a significant accumulation point over the past two weeks. Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com
Bitcoin’s rally back to the mid-$73,000 region did not last long as the leading cryptocurrency’s price action reversed as the week came to a close and fell back around $67,000 after momentarily regaining momentum last week, pulling Ethereum down with it till the ETH price also lost the $2,000 price level. However, the pullback of these leading cryptocurrencies is the product of a few forces colliding at once: a war nobody fully priced in and institutions quietly heading for the exits. Here is what happened. Spot Bitcoin ETFs: From Boosting Rally To Draining Liquidity One of the clearest reasons for Bitcoin’s reversal is that the same ETF complex that helped lift the price early in the week suddenly turned into a source of pressure. SoSoValue data show that US-based Spot Bitcoin ETFs posted strong inflows at the start of the week, including about $458.19 million on March 2, $225.15 million on March 3, and $461.77 million on March 4. Related Reading: Bitcoin Pattern Memory Predicts The Bottom, And It’s Below $40,000 That stretch helped Bitcoin climb as high as roughly $74,051 intraday on March 4, but the tone changed quickly after that. By March 5, spot Bitcoin ETFs had flipped to a net outflow of about $227.83 million, and on March 6, the outflow worsened to roughly $348.83 million, showing that institutional demand softened just as Bitcoin was testing resistance near the mid-$70,000s. Spot Bitcoin ETFs. Source: SoSoValue Unsurprisingly, Ethereum also saw its own exchange-traded funds flows deteriorate in tandem with Bitcoin. SoSoValue’s data show US Spot Ethereum ETFs started the week on firmer footing, with $38.69 million in net inflows on March 2, led by BlackRock’s ETHA at about $26.51 million. However, by the second half of the week, that demand had faded massively. Spot Ethereum ETFs recorded about $90.94 million in net outflows on March 5 and another $82.85 million in net outflows on March 6, with Fidelity’s FETH alone accounting for roughly $67.57 million of the March 6 withdrawal. Spot Ethereum ETFs. Source: SoSoValue Profit-Taking And Global Risk Aversion The final piece is the macro backdrop. The bounce to $73,000 to $74,000 invited short-term traders to lock in gains, especially after Bitcoin ran into a clear resistance band and failed to push through decisively. On-chain data shows that more than 27,000 BTC in profit were sent to exchanges by short-term holders within 24 hours. Related Reading: XRP Price At $100 Is ‘Inevitable’, Analyst Explains Why This Is However, investors are not dealing with only crypto-related concerns. Financial markets are still pricing in the conflicts in the Middle East. Iran responded to US-Israel attacks by not only firing retaliatory strikes but also effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz, a passage for roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply. That closure is what truly rattled markets. Once Bitcoin lost altitude, Ethereum followed with even more force. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $67,500. Ethereum, on the other hand, is trading at $1,975. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Bhutan moves $12M in Bitcoin as transfers surpass $42M in 2026 while remaining the 7th largest sovereign BTC holder.
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Bitcoin reaches 20 million mined coins, marking over 95% of total supply with the final 1 million BTC to be mined over the next 114 years.
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Cryptocurrency markets surged on Monday, with Bitcoin breaking above $69,000 and Ethereum crossing $2,000 for the first time in weeks, as a combination of institutional buying and a surprise regulatory shift out of Washington gave investors a reason to buy in a market that had been gripped by fear for days. The Numbers Behind the …
A crypto market analyst has outlined what he describes as a straightforward mathematical method that helped identify the bottom of Bitcoin’s previous bear market. By focusing on long-term Fibonacci levels and quarterly price behavior, the analyst argues that the same structural logic that marked the 2022 bottom is now shaping Bitcoin’s next macro phase. Simple Math That Identified The Bitcoin Price Bear Market Bottom In an X post shared on March 8, crypto analyst Chetan Gurjar revisited a prediction he made in December 2022 regarding Bitcoin’s bear market low. While he acknowledged that the timing of the call was slightly off by a few months, he stated that the price target itself proved accurate. Related Reading: Bitcoin Liquidation Map Predicts The Next Targets To Watch Out For The analysis referenced Bitcoin’s bear market bottom around the $15,000 region in late 2022, which the analyst had previously projected using this framework. His approach centers on macro Fibonacci extension levels plotted on the quarterly chart, with particular focus on the 1.618 Fibonacci level positioned near $62,084. The chart accompanying the explanation highlights how Bitcoin historically reacts to this macro level. During the 2021 bull cycle, Bitcoin repeatedly failed to break and sustain price action above the 1.618 Fibonacci level. The analyst pointed to the second and fourth quarter candles of 2021, both of which were rejected at that same zone. These repeated rejections signaled strong resistance at the time, reinforcing the significance of the level in the broader market structure. By mapping these macro levels across cycles, the analyst argues that long-term Fibonacci mathematics can help identify both extreme lows and potential expansion targets. Quarterly Fibonacci Retest Suggests Next Macro Phase The analyst’s latest chart interpretation suggests that Bitcoin’s relationship with the 1.618 Fibonacci level has shifted from resistance to support. After breaking above the $62,084 region on the quarterly timeframe, Bitcoin has not produced a quarterly candle close below the level since the breakout. The chart shows two notable retests following the move. In the second and third quarters afterward, Bitcoin briefly tested the level but managed to hold above it on a closing basis. One quarterly wick even dipped below $50,000 before reclaiming the $62,084 level. As of the current quarter ending in March, Bitcoin is again trading above the same macro Fibonacci level. According to the analyst’s interpretation, this behavior represents a bullish quarterly retest. Related Reading: Analyst Says Bitcoin Price Bottom Hasn’t Happened Yet, Gives Timeline To Expect Reversal The projection drawn on the chart extends toward the next Fibonacci expansion level at 2.618, which sits near $393,874. Gurjar describes this level as the minimum macro target if the structure holds. The chart also signals potential volatility, suggesting price wicks could stretch toward the $500,000 region during the expansion phase. However, the analyst notes that deeper quarterly wicks remain possible depending on broader market conditions, including potential weakness in the altcoin market. Even with that caveat, the framework presents the current structure as a continuation pattern centered on Bitcoin holding the 1.618 Fibonacci level. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
In times when crude oil prices surge past the three-digit range, risk assets often tend to face increased pressure. However, the recent price action suggests that the bearish influence on the crypto market, particularly on Bitcoin, may be gradually fading. The Bitcoin price has now climbed above $69,000, reflecting strengthening bullish momentum and hinting at …
SUI is approaching a key decision point as technical signals begin to shape its next move. Analysts are closely watching the RSI trendline on the BTC trading pair, which could act as the trigger for the token’s direction. A break below the trendline may accelerate bearish momentum, while a successful hold could allow a short-term rebound toward key resistance zones before the broader trend unfolds. BTC Pair RSI Trendline Becomes The Key Trigger For SUI Crypto analyst Umair Crypto, in a recent update, pointed out that SUI’s next move may largely depend on the behavior of the RSI trendline on its BTC trading pair. According to the analyst, a decisive break below it could quickly push the price toward the $0.82 region. Related Reading: SUI Breakdown Attempts Absorbed — Is It Ready To Explode Higher? While attention is focused on the BTC pair, the USDT pair is already showing signs of weakness, hovering around the bottom of its range, suggesting that the market is under pressure. Therefore, the direction taken by the BTC pair’s RSI could play a crucial role in determining whether the range on the USDT pair continues to hold or eventually breaks. Umair outlined two possible scenarios. In the first scenario, a breakdown of the RSI trendline on the BTC pair would likely trigger further weakness, causing the USDT pair to lose its range support and opening the door for a decline below $0.82. The second scenario involves the RSI trendline holding firm. If that happens, SUI could see a short-term bounce, with price potentially moving toward the $0.94 level. Despite the possibility of a brief rebound, the broader market bias remains tilted to the downside. Any move toward $0.94 would likely represent a corrective bounce within the larger downtrend, rather than a full trend reversal. For now, the RSI behavior on the BTC pair continues to lead the signal, while the USDT range is expected to react accordingly. A Stabilization Around Key $0.89 Support Level According to an analysis from BitGuru, SUI is currently exhibiting signs of stabilization following a prolonged downtrend and several distinct phases of consolidation, suggesting that the aggressive downward momentum may be reaching a point of exhaustion. The primary focus for market participants is now centered on the $0.89 support area, where SUI is currently holding its ground. Related Reading: SUI Slides Into Key Fib Support — Is the Downtrend Far From Over? This specific price level has emerged as a critical floor for the asset; as long as the bulls can defend this zone, the structural outlook remains constructive for a potential trend reversal or a relief rally. Should this support level successfully hold, the technical framework suggests a shift in momentum toward the upside. Analysts are eyeing the $1.01 to $1.05 resistance zone as the immediate objective for a recovery. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
The final 1 million BTC will take over a century to mine, with the last fractions, measured in satoshis, expected to be issued around 2140.
Crypto analyst Coinvo has explained why Bitcoin may be close to a bottom, which could spark a rally to new highs. This comes as BTC continues to face downside pressure due to the rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Why Bitcoin May Soon Reach A Bear Market Bottom In an X post, Coinvo alluded to the Bitcoin monthly chart, noting that the leading crypto has hit its bear market at exactly 23 months after the all-time high (ATH) in every single cycle. BTC is currently sitting at 23 months right now, which the analyst noted is a sign to buy more Bitcoin, as this pattern has “never failed.” Related Reading: Analyst Says Bitcoin $200,000 Target Remains Open, But There’s A More Realistic Target The analyst also predicted that Bitcoin could see a massive expansion once it bottoms, rallying to as high as $150,000. This means that BTC could still surpass its current ATH of $126,000, which it recorded in October last year. Meanwhile, in another X post, Coinvo revealed that Bitcoin is replicating the exact same bull market pattern that gold did in the 70s. He added that this pattern has never failed, suggesting BTC could soon see a bullish reversal. Bitcoin is currently facing downside pressure as the U.S-Iran war continues to escalate. The war has sent oil prices as high as $115 today, sparking concerns that this could drive inflation higher. However, Coinvo indicated that the rising oil prices may not be bearish for BTC. In an X post, he stated that most people think that rising oil prices are bearish for the leading because of inflation, but history says the opposite. This came as he revealed that BTC’s secret bull-run signal has just flashed for the fourth time in history. Bull Trap May Be Forming For BTC Popular crypto analyst Willy Woo warned that a bull trap is forming for Bitcoin, while also indicating that a bottom isn’t in yet. He stated that BTC is still “solidly” in the middle of its bear market through a lens of long-range liquidity. The analyst also noted that after rapid downward flushes like the market has seen, BTC tends to trade sideways and then mount a rally, testing resistance. Related Reading: Here’s What’s Driving The Bitcoin Price Crash Toward $60,0000 Willy Woo also revealed that current conditions are setting up a Bitcoin rally to test the mid-$80,000 range, which is the cost basis for short-term investors. This rally looks more likely, especially considering that BTC sold off fast in the early bear market. The analyst highlighted that investor flows have been in consistent recovery since mid-February, which could spark this rebound to $80,000. He added that expected volatility in equities is hinting at a switch to risk-on in the coming weeks. At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $67,800, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
The Bitcoin price just received another reminder that some players in the market aren’t interested in short-term noise. They’re still buying as aggressively as ever. This time the spotlight lands on Strategy at most crucial phase, which confirmed it purchased 17,994 BTC worth roughly $1.28 billion at an average price of $70,946 per coin. The …
Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, has acquired another 17,994 Bitcoin for roughly $1.28 billion, paying an average of $70,946 per coin. The latest purchase lifts the company’s total holdings to 738,731 BTC as of March 8, 2026. Overall, the firm has invested about $56.04 billion in Bitcoin at an average acquisition price of $75,862. Strategy …
Strategy's aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy could influence corporate treasury practices, potentially increasing market volatility.
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Global markets are once again reacting to rising energy prices as Brent Crude Oil moves higher amid geopolitical tensions and supply concerns. Historically, sudden spikes in oil prices have often appeared during periods of global uncertainty, forcing investors to reconsider where they allocate capital. A similar situation was seen in November 2022, when oil prices …
Bitcoin has outperformed precious metals and U.S. equities since the war in Iran first began, softening sentiment after a rough start to the year.
Farage's investment in Stack BTC could accelerate the UK's crypto sector growth, potentially positioning Britain as a global crypto hub.
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Bitcoin slid below $70,000 this weekend after a weak US jobs report, and another jump in oil prices revived stagflation concerns and pushed investors out of risk assets. The largest cryptocurrency fell as low as $65,660, according to CryptoSlate’s data, less than a week after reaching a monthly high near $74,000. The move put Bitcoin […]
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Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage has invested in Stack BTC Plc, as the company expands its bitcoin treasury strategy.
Bitcoin exchange reserves drop to their lowest levels in nearly six years, and the shift could quietly reshape the market’s supply dynamics. Recent on-chain data indicates that the amount of BTC held on centralized exchanges has fallen back to levels last seen in 2019, highlighting a significant structural change in how investors are choosing to …