The federal government is preparing to redraw the boundaries of America's retirement accounts. The US Department of Labor has proposed a new rule clarifying how 401(k) fiduciaries (the employer committees legally responsible for plan investment decisions) should evaluate so-called “alternative” assets, including private equity, private credit, and…digital assets. The proposal came directly out of an […]
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The Bitcoin price experienced a strong bullish push and closed the weekly trade above $69,000. The volume also increased to some extent, highlighting the rise in trader participation. In the meantime, the token has entered a crucial phase where the next move could largely depend on the macro factors rather than the chart breakouts. The …
Bitcoin and Ethereum prices are still trending low coming out of the weekend, and there is the possibility that this could continue this new week. A number of developments have hit the crypto market recently that could deepen the already negative sentiment surrounding the crypto industry. Thus, with Bitcoin and Ethereum being the foremost digital assets in the space, they could be hit first by the wave of negative news coming out of the market. US-Iran War Is Far From Over: Bitcoin, Ethereum Prices Could Crash Back in February 2026, the United States had attacked Iranian military forces, leading to what is now known as the US-Iran war. Since then, tensions have remained high, the financial markets have suffered greatly as a result, and risk assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum have not been left out. Related Reading: Bitcoin Sentiment Hits 5-Week Fear Level – Is A Reversal Coming? In the month that followed the initial attack, there had been talks of a ceasefire. However, President Donald Trump, in his latest address, completely dashed the hopes of a ceasefire. According to a report from SoSoValue, this has now pushed things toward escalation, rather than a resolution. With President Trump dismissing the need for global oil and leaving the Strait of Hormuz to be guarded by other nations, oil prices are expected to ramp up higher during this time. In addition, there is the expectation of interest rate hikes, and this could negatively affect the Bitcoin and Ethereum prices during this time. Crypto Market Hit By Another Hack With the move into the bear market and Bitcoin and Ethereum prices crashing, attacks on the crypto market seemed to have slowed down. That is, until now, when news of the DRIFT Protocol hack broke during the weekend. According to reports, the Solana protocol had been targeted by North Korean threat actors, who eventually succeeded. In jus 12 minutes, these bad actors were able to infiltrate the protocols wallets and make away with $285 million, with the attack attributed to the Lazarus Group. Naturally, the movement of liquidity out of the market remains a major concern given that Bitcoin and Ethereum are already suffering from low liquidity. The DRIFT token also crashed 40% once the news broke, leaving the market in a state of shock. On-chain sleuth ZachXBT also took to X to call out Circle for failing to act while the USDC from the DRIFT attack was being moved across over 100 transactions. The funds have since been moved from Solana to Ethereum, leaving users wondering as to what is being done to protect against these threat actors. Related Reading: Why XRP Supply Crashing On Coinbase Is A Good Thing For The Price Sentiment Falls Toward Record Levels Another factor that could drive down the Bitcoin and Ethereum prices is the fact that investors are still very wary of putting money into the market. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index is currently sitting in the Extreme Fear territory, which marks a time of low liquidity and participation in the market. If sentiment does not begin to improve and liquidity does not flow back into the market, then the Bitcoin and Ethereum prices could continue to decline. This could trigger a cascading event where investors panic-sell in order to reduce losses, thereby leading to a steep decline. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com
In a rare mining win, a solo Bitcoin miner connected to CKPool successfully mined block 943,411, earning the full reward of 3.139 BTC (about $210,000), made up of the block subsidy and fees. Solo mining is extremely competitive and uncommon today because large industrial operations dominate the network and difficulty is high, making individual wins …
Crypto markets are in the green on Monday, with Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP all posting modest gains after weeks of subdued price action. Bitcoin is trading around $69,137, up 3% in 24 hours. Ethereum has climbed to $2,131, gaining nearly 4%. XRP is holding near $1.33, up roughly 2% on the day. Iran Talks Are …
Bitcoin price started a decent increase above the $68,000 zone. BTC is now showing positive signs and might gain further if it clears $69,250. Bitcoin gained pace for a move above the $67,500 and $68,000 levels. The price is trading above $68,500 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $67,650 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might start another decline if it stays below the $69,250 and $69,500 levels. Bitcoin Price Gains Traction Bitcoin price managed to climb higher above the $67,250 resistance zone. BTC gained pace for a move above the $67,500 and $68,000 levels. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $67,650 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The pair even climbed above $69,000. A high is formed at $69,256, and the price is now consolidating above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $65,688 swing low to the $69,256 high. Bitcoin is now trading above $68,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. If the price remains stable above $68,500, it could attempt a fresh increase. Immediate resistance is near the $69,250 level. The first key resistance is near the $69,500 level. A close above the $69,500 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $70,000 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $71,500 level. The next barrier for the bulls could be $72,000. 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 $68,800 level. The first major support is near the $68,500 level. The next support is now near the $67,500 zone or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $65,688 swing low to the $69,256 high. Any more losses might send the price toward the $67,000 support in the near term. The main support now sits at $66,500, 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 – $68,500, followed by $68,000. Major Resistance Levels – $69,250 and $69,500.
A solo bitcoin miner using CKpool collected roughly $210,000 for solving the 312th solo block cracked with the software since its 2014 launch.
A popular crypto trader has come forward on the social media platform X to predict that the Bitcoin price might soon head further downwards to the $63,000 level. This prognosis is based on the liquidity dynamics that have, over the past few weeks, driven the flagship cryptocurrency’s price. Bitcoin Market Structure Suggests More Volatility Ahead In a 4th of April post on the X platform, KillaXBT revealed the possible trajectories the Bitcoin price could follow over the coming weeks. The crypto trader’s analysis is based on the current technical structure of BTC, citing multiple support and resistance levels visible on its weekly timeframe. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Breakdown To $45,000: The Levels To Watch Out For Next Steps The analyst explained that the past few weeks had investors seeing multiple sweeps across external highs and internal lows. More precisely, the sequence appears to have started about four weeks ago with a sweep of external range highs, which in turn triggered a swift reversal of the Bitcoin price — eventually leading to a bearish weekly close. KillaXBT explained that, owing to this move, Bitcoin had to find balance again; this led the flagship cryptocurrency’s weekly candle back again towards $71,500. Interestingly, this move was with the apparent intention of sweeping late short positions, before prices reversed bearish once more — a move KillaXBT pointed out to be the classic liquidity hunt seen before reversals. Because the previous week’s candle closed bearish, the crypto pundit highlighted another noteworthy event; the current week also swept some liquidity (another rebalancing event). What followed this sweep is evidently another downward rejection of the BTC price. However, because Bitcoin’s recovery is majorly being driven by leveraged positions, and with the market structure already bearish, KillaXBT implies that available buy pressure might soon be exhausted. As such, the $64,900 lows seem to be exposed for another such liquidity sweep. In the mid-term, the technical analyst also sees Bitcoin breaching the external range lows at $63,000. On another note, the market quant highlighted that this downside sweep falls in line with expectations of an immediate reversal towards $72,800, where yet another sell move lies in wait. Short-Term Holder Activity Supports Near-Term Bearish Sentiment In another post on X, on-chain analyst Joao Wedson shared that there has been a notable shift in behavior among short-term participants in the Bitcoin market, with the data suggesting that this cohort is increasingly offloading their holdings. The relevant indicator here is the Short-term Holder Net Position Change metric. This investor cohort typically includes investors who have held Bitcoin for less than 155 days. As such, they are often more reactive to sudden changes in price action, as opposed to the more seasoned market participants. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s 85% Crash Era Is Over: ‘It’s Now A Proven Technology’, Cathie Wood Says By extension, the activity of these new holders can actually reveal the change in sentiment (in this case, a bearish one). When this happens (impulsive selling activity), the Bitcoin price often heads south, as these sales contribute to bearish pressure. Thus, the world’s leading cryptocurrency could indeed be heading towards $63,000 in the near-term, at least before any real recovery attempts would be seen. As of this writing, Bitcoin trades at around $67,256, reflecting a 0.5% growth in the past day. Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView
Algorand has emerged as an early standout in the crypto market’s latest quantum security debate after a recent Google Quantum AI paper highlighted the blockchain as a live example of post-quantum cryptography being deployed on a network. The attention came as the paper sharpened concerns around Bitcoin and Ethereum, two networks whose size, age, and […]
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The crypto market is entering a decisive week, with Bitcoin price holding above $67,000, Ethereum price stabilising near $2,000, and XRP price hovering around the $1.3 zone. While the total market cap remains above $2.3 trillion, the price action lacks conviction. It could appear as if the rally is heading towards a breakout, but in …
The Bitcoin bear market is now six months in and showing no signs of letting up. During this time, a cycle low of $60,000 was established, preceding the present consolidation action being seen. However, bearish sentiments remain at heightened levels, especially considering the disturbed geopolitical landscape of the past month. While there have been encouraging signs of ongoing institutional accumulation, there are still expectations of a market bottom, which would confirm a bullish trend reversal. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Breakdown To $45,000: The Levels To Watch Out For Next Steps Bitcoin ‘Ultimate Support’ Lies At $47,960 – Analyst In an X post on April 4, renowned analyst Ali Martinez shares a critical insight on the Bitcoin market structure, predicting the macro bottom amid an enduring corrective phase. This analysis is based on the Cumulative Value Days Destroyed (CVDD), an on-chain metric used to estimate Bitcoin’s long-term price floor by measuring the cumulative value of “Coin Days Destroyed” over time. For context, Coin Days Destroyed measures how long coins were held before being spent, with older coins having more coin days destroyed upon any on-chain movement. The cumulative value of the CDD, when adjusted, creates the CVDD that tracks the price level at which long-term holders are likely to distribute their coins, thus forming a macro market bottom. The importance of token distribution by long-term holders comes from the ownership change with new participants, injecting fresh capital. A macro bottom is presumed to be formed at this level because it represents a new cost basis, which the new holders are likely to defend, transforming it into a key support level. According to Martinez, the present CVDD price floor is at $47,960, which the analyst recognizes as the ultimate support zone. Notably. Bitcoin trades at $66,683, indicating there is still significant room for a downside despite the price dip since the bear market commenced in October 2025. If Bitcoin dips to the CVDD floor, historical data shows consistent proof of a major rebound. Considering this pattern, Martinez refers to this price level ($47,960) as the structural foundation of the Bitcoin market. Related Reading: XRP Has Never Been This Quiet On Binance. Discover If The Silence Is A Warning or a Setup Bitcoin Price Overview At the time of writing, Bitcoin trades at $67,279 after a slight increase of 0.69% in the past day and 0.72% in the past week. The maiden cryptocurrency has experienced a cumulative devaluation of 46.7% in this bear market, bringing its total cap to around $1.34 trillion. However, Bitcoin’s influence in the crypto ecosystem remains strong with a market dominance of 58.1%. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview
Bitcoin is entering the new week under a cloud of doubt, with social sentiment tilting to fear just as price action continues to stall below $66,800. Data from Santiment shows a noticeable change in crowd behavior, hinting that the market’s mood may be reaching an inflection point. Sentiment extremes have often corresponded with turning points in previous cycles, but the current backdrop of price action is somewhat confusing. Related Reading: XRP Eyes $8.30 Target As Rare Chart Pattern Emerges From Prolonged Decline FUD Returns With Bitcoin Stalling At $66,800 On-chain analytics platform Santiment pointed out a notable change in crowd psychology on Saturday, reporting that bearish discussions across X, Reddit, Telegram, and other major platforms have increased to their highest ratio relative to bullish commentary since February 28th. Bitcoin was trading at $66,800 at the time of the data snapshot, within what Santiment’s sentiment model designates as the FUD Zone. This is a threshold where negative commentary structurally overwhelms positive discourse. The ratio stood at just 0.81 bullish comments for every 1.00 bearish comment, marking the most pessimistic social reading in five weeks. A review of Santiment’s chart shows the spread between bullish and bearish commentary widening materially through the final days of March and into the first weekend of April. Bitcoin Sentiment Chart. Source: @santimentfeed On X Santiment attributed the deteriorating sentiment in part to an extended period of stagnancy across the broader cryptocurrency market throughout 2026, a year that has so far frustrated bulls who anticipated a reversal of 2025’s year-end bearish momentum. Bitcoin spent much of the first quarter trading bearish, and the lack of a meaningful breakout appears to be wearing on retail participants. Furthermore, Bitcoin ended Q1 2026 with a negative 22.1% close. Peak FUD Could Be The Setup Bulls Are Waiting For This sentiment deterioration has been characterized by the Bitcoin price action relatively compressed below $70,000, with repeated attempts to reclaim higher levels in late March and early April being met with rejection. However, the very depth of current pessimism is being read by Santiment as a constructive signal. The firm’s commentary leaned contrarian, noting that markets have historically tended to move in the opposite direction of prevailing crowd expectations. According to the on-chain analytics platform, a high level of FUD like this is a good sign that things can turn positive sooner rather than later. There are also external uncertainties playing a role in how the sentiment surrounding Bitcoin has turned out. Geopolitical tensions and regulatory discussions, including those surrounding the proposed CLARITY Act, are causing hesitation among participants. Related Reading: Standard Chartered Sees Bitcoin Exploding To $500K By 2030 These factors are feeding into the broader what-if environment, and they are limiting the ability of Bitcoin’s investors to keep their optimism. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $66,650, down by 0.5% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin's price is still trading far above the depths of past bear markets, and that distance is now making the current moment feel pretty disorienting. Under the surface, a huge share of the market is already back in pain. On-chain data show that by early April, roughly 46% of Bitcoin's supply was being held at […]
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Prominent market analyst with the pseudonym RugaResearch has drawn attention to recent developments with Bitcoin long-term holders (LTH) Spent Output Ratio (SOPR), indicating that these key participants are exiting their positions at a significant loss. Related Reading: Bitcoin Stalls At $66,000 As Market Quietly Prepares For A Downside Draw Bitcoin LTH SOPR: Quiet Market Divergence The SOPR compares the price at which coins were last moved (cost basis) to the price at which they are currently being spent. It is used to measure whether coins being spent are in profit or loss. When the SOPR drops below 1, it indicates investors are selling their holdings at a loss and vice versa. Since March 11, RugaResearch reports that Bitcoin LTH SOPR has dipped below the 0.80 mark on seven different occasions to date, suggesting the long-term holders have steadily produced capitulations over the last month. Some of these occasions include 0.639 on March 11, 0.723 on March 28, 0.681 on March 30, and recently 0.753 on April 3. This suggests that Bitcoin long-term holders are presently realizing losses equal to 25% of their cost basis. When compared with the short-term holders (STH) SOPR of 0.996, RugaResearch also highlights a developing market divergence drawing little to no attention from investors. These figures, combined with the SOPR Ratio of 0.757, suggest that short-term holders are barely making losses, while the diamond hands are deep underwater, a situation in total contrast to a typical market structure where LTH are expected to realize their assets at a profit. However, it’s worth noting that a substantial portion of this distribution is going to exchanges, which have now recorded a net positive period over the last month. According to the renowned market analyst, while an LTH SOPR significantly below 1 could indicate a severe lack of conviction, this on-chain development also served as a forerunner of major structural market shifts. RugaResearch explains that the implication of the frequency of negative SOPR is less about the current losses and their eventual results, which could be either deeper losses or the formation of a price floor. Related Reading: Chainlink Price Lags Under $9: Large Binance Inflows Suggest Further Sell-Side Pressure Bitcoin Price Overview At press time, Bitcoin exchanges hands at $67,390 following a 0.79% gain in the last 24 hours. However, daily trading volume is down by 30.57% and valued at $15.95 billion. This sharp decline in transaction activity suggests the recent minor gains are speculation-driven. According to additional data from CoinCodex, the market sentiment remains strongly bearish, with the Fear & Greed Index at 11, suggesting extreme fear among investors. Nevertheless, CoinoCodex analysts foresee a rebound to $72,284 in the next month in line with the range-bound movement observed since early February. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview
Bitcoin is showing signs of hesitation at the $66,000 level, with price action slipping into a tight, choppy range. Momentum on the upside continues to fade, and each attempt to push higher is met with weaker follow-through. Beneath the surface, liquidity remains stacked, suggesting the market may be quietly positioning for a move lower rather than gearing up for a breakout. BTC Stuck At $66,000 As Structure Remains Unchanged Providing a BTC update alongside the MMT heatmap, Columbus explained that the overall market structure remains largely unchanged, with price continuing to chop around the $66,000 region. Despite the sideways movement, a subtle shift is becoming evident; upside reactions are losing strength. Each push higher is not only weaker but also shorter in duration, a pattern that often precedes a larger expansion phase once the market has decided on a direction. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Rebounds, But Weak Momentum Caps Further Gains He further emphasized that the liquidity resting below current price levels remains untouched. The longer Bitcoin hovers just above these zones without decisively clearing them, the more likely it will be drawn downward to tap into that liquidity. Although the possibility of an upward move still exists, price action suggests buyers are stepping back, allowing the market to lose ground gradually. The lack of strong demand at this stage speaks volumes about the current sentiment. Should this pattern continue, the next move may not come as a sudden, aggressive drop but rather as a slow and steady drift lower. In that scenario, Bitcoin could gradually slide into deeper liquidity pockets, paving the way for a more sustained downside move. Sideways Action Signals Brewing Volatility According to Cryptorphic, BTC price action over the past day has remained largely sideways, suggesting a consolidation phase as the market quietly builds toward its next directional move. Rather than showing clear momentum, the price continues to hover within a tight range, reflecting indecision among market participants. Related Reading: The Last Time Bitcoin Sentiment Was This Bad Was 2022, But There Was A Silver Lining He noted that Bitcoin is still holding the lower support of its current structure, but signs of weakness are beginning to emerge. The repeated tests at this level without a strong bounce raise concerns that support may be weakening, leaving the market vulnerable to a shift in direction. A breakdown from this zone could trigger a sharp move to the downside, especially if liquidity below begins to get targeted. Such a move would likely trigger momentum, as the lack of strong buying interest at support could accelerate the decline. Given the importance of this level, close attention is needed. How price reacts here will be critical in determining the next move, whether it leads to a temporary hold or confirms a deeper breakdown. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
Adoption of Bitcoin and Ethereum is poised to take a significant step forward as Charles Schwab introduces direct trading for both assets on its platform. As one of the largest financial institutions in the world, managing trillions in client assets, Schwab’s entry into the crypto space represents a major bridge between traditional finance and digital assets. What Schwab’s Move Means For Bitcoin And Ethereum Liquidity A $12 trillion asset, Charles Schwab, is preparing to launch direct Bitcoin and Ethereum trading for users. Crypto commentator Leolanza revealed on X that the development highlights a broader trend that traditional financial platforms are making it easier for everyday investors to buy crypto through the same systems they already use for stocks and ETFs. Related Reading: Markets On Edge: $16.4B In Bitcoin And Ethereum Options Expire Set To Today By enabling crypto trading directly within a familiar brokerage platform, Schwab is reducing friction and expanding access for more capital to flow into both BTC and ETH. The intersection between quantum computing and crypto is drawing closer, as a new blockchain has been launched specifically to resist quantum attacks. Crypto trader MANDO CT has noted that while this may sound futuristic, the risk being addressed is increasingly viewed as legitimate within the industry. Today, leading networks such as Bitcoin and Ethereum rely on encryption that is highly secure under current technological limits, but could be vulnerable in the future if a significant breakthrough in quantum computing advancements occurs. While the risk still feels distant to most investors, the groundwork to address it is already being laid. Mando CT pointed out that narratives in crypto rarely wait for full clarity until the risk becomes obvious. Instead, they tend to build gradually before reaching a tipping point. Similar to how Artificial Intelligence evolved from early signals into a dominant global trend, quantum-resistant technology could follow the same trajectory. Transforming Blockchain Into A Developer Ecosystem The evolution of blockchain technology is the progression of ideas built upon the foundations laid by Bitcoin. Analyst Dave highlighted that BTC introduced the world to a decentralized, censorship-resistant digital money that operates outside traditional financial systems. It established the core principles of sound money and financial sovereignty. Related Reading: Bitcoin And Ethereum Prices Are Struggling Again, And Here’s What’s Behind It Building on that foundation, ETH learned from BTC by adding smart contracts, enabling developers to create platforms for decentralized applications and unlocking new possibilities in programmable finance and digital assets. Cardano took these ideas further by focusing on a rigorous research-driven approach and scalability, and combining BTC’s security with ETH’s flexibility. Dave highlights its focus on sustainability, decentralized ecosystem governance by its community, scarcity, and reliability. However, a solid foundation with integrated upgradeability is not just for enterprises, but is capable of government adoption. Featured image from Pexels, chart from Tradingview.com
The Bitcoin price recently broke down to $66,000, and a bearish retest of $69,000 has now been confirmed, two conditions that technical analysis shows are prerequisites for a move to $45,000. With both boxes checked, the path of least resistance is pointing to a considerably lower move, and the levels ahead will determine how this move plays out. Lower Highs Keep Stacking Up, Showing Bears In Control Bitcoin’s latest price movements were analyzed through a bearish roadmap outlined by crypto analyst Crypto Patel, as the market struggles to regain strength after losing key levels. The current price is taking shape as a more structured decline, with the price reacting to breaks of structures and bearish zones. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Is Only Halfway To The Bottom And Will Crash Below $40,000, Here’s Why The architecture of Bitcoin’s price action since the October 2025 all-time high shows that the cryptocurrency has printed a relentless sequence of lower highs and lower lows, with each attempted recovery meeting renewed selling pressure. The transition from higher highs into consistent lower highs and lower lows has already taken place, which is the change in control from buyers to sellers. Technical analysis of this price action identifies two key resistance zones that have already proven their relevance. The first, Bearish Order Block 1, is in the $76,000 to $79,000 range and was the zone where Bitcoin’s most recent rally attempt in March ran out of steam, producing another lower high on the daily timeframe. Above that, Bearish Order Block 2 extends across the $88,000 to $92,000 region. Furthermore, two conditions that Crypto Patel noted as prerequisites for bearish continuation have now been met. The $66,000 breakdown has been confirmed, and the subsequent retest of $69,000 as resistance in the first few days of April. Next Move To $45,000 And What Could Change It Now that bearish continuation is the most likely scenario as long as Bitcoin is trading below $69,000, this framework puts the downside target at $45,000. That level would represent a decline of about 64% from the October 2025 all-time high of $126,080. This is severe in nominal terms, but not without precedent in Bitcoin’s price history. Prior bear markets have routinely seen Bitcoin retrace between 50% and 80% from cycle peaks before establishing a durable bottom. Related Reading: Analyst Predicts Bitcoin Price Is Headed To $121,000 In 2 Months, But There’s A Problem The nearest major structural reference below the current price is the $59,809 Break of Structure level from February’s cycle low. This is the first significant floor before the deeper crash scenario. There is, however, a price level that would force a reassessment of the bearish thesis. Crypto Patel places invalidation at $72,000. A reclaim of $72,000, which is only about 7.5% above the current price, would undermine the bearish continuation scenario. It would also show that buyers have regained sufficient control to challenge the dominant downtrend structure. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
In July 2025, Genius Group announced it was targeting a Bitcoin treasury of 10,000 BTC, framing it as a statement of deep strategic conviction. This week, however, the company sold its last 84 BTC to pay off $8.5 million in debt and declared its treasury empty. The 18-month gap between those two moments is a […]
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Bitcoin traded within a range-bound spell throughout March, with prices briefly rallying to $75,000 before falling back within the boundaries of the $63,000-$71,000 range. However, despite this, Bitcoin price struggles within this consolidation phase; the underlying dynamics are telling an interesting story concerning who the current distributors of Bitcoin are. Related Reading: Bitcoin Mining Not As Globally Decentralized As It Appears — Here’s Why Short-Term Holders Dominate Sell-Side Pressure In a QuickTake post on CryptoQuant, pseudonymous analyst TeddyVision reveals that, while price appears stagnant, Bitcoin’s most-reactive investor group, i.e., the Short-Term Holders (STH), is still selling their holdings. This revelation is based on readings from the Bitcoin: Exchange Inflow – Spent Output Age Bands – Spot Exchanges metric. For context, this metric shows the age distribution of BTC being sent into spot exchanges, thereby revealing whether recently acquired coins or long-held coins are being deposited for potential selling. Per the analyst, the dominant flow of BTC into spot exchanges is coming from its 0-12 month cohorts, collectively referred to as the short-term holders, and sometimes includes transition participants. While the Bitcoin STHs are behind the extant sell pressure, TeddyVision points out that older cohorts (above 12 months) are, for the most part, inactive. The analyst explains that while there have been occasional spikes seen in the investors’ activity, these are at best described as event-driven, rather than long-term distribution activities. As such, the dynamic becomes clear that weak hands are selling, thereby supplying the market, while stronger hands are holding firm. Based on historical patterns, this dynamic is sensible, as long-term holders tend to sell during periods of strong upward momentum, rather than during consolidation. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price To $80,000: How The February Bullish Trend Can Push It 20% Higher Market Absorbs STH Supply As Structural Strength Builds Up Notably, what’s interesting about this scenario is how Bitcoin has maintained a constant price range, despite increasing Short-term Holder distribution. For context, sustained sell pressure from short-term holders has often caused sharp downturns in the Bitcoin price. This has been observed even in the present market until February 6, when the consolidation commenced. Data from the Coinbase Premium Index reinforces TeddyVision’s proposed idea of a growing market backing. TeddyVision explains that conditions in the US spot market forced the index underwater for extended periods. However, as the consolidation range formed, the premium retracted from these negative extremes, and the price stopped responding to downside pressure. From a big picture perspective, the Bitcoin market seems to be at a transitional phase where the prevalent STH exit reveals the market’s growing resilience. Nonetheless, market participants should be aware that this does not promise a reversal or price rebound. As of press time, Bitcoin holds a valuation of $66,930, reflecting no significant movement over the past 24 hours. Featured image from Investopedia, chart from Tradingview
Crypto analyst Doctor Profit, who called the Bitcoin top, has predicted that BTC could still rally to $200,000, marking a new all-time high (ATH) for the leading crypto. However, the analyst suggested now isn’t a good time to buy as BTC is still likely to drop lower. Bitcoin Still Going To Rally To $200,000 But Will Drop Lower First In an X post, Doctor Profit indicated that Bitcoin would rally to $200,000, but that now is not a good time to buy, as BTC is likely to drop further, presenting a better buying opportunity. He explained that someone who buys at the current price would get fewer coins than someone who waits for BTC to drop to around $40,000. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price To $80,000: How The February Bullish Trend Can Push It 20% Higher The analyst criticized those who might argue that buying today is the same as buying at any other time, since there is an expectation that Bitcoin will still rally to $200,000. He described this as “absolutely dangerous thinking.” Doctor Profit suggested that the focus should be on maximizing profit, since someone who buys at a lower price will make more money than someone using a DCA strategy. Also, Doctor Profit suggested that there is no point in timing the bottom and that it was better to set buy orders within a range. He stated that his buy orders will most likely be between $40,000 and $50,000. The analyst added that it is not a good decision to set buy orders above $60,000 or even close to $70,000. He recently reiterated that Bitcoin was still in a bear market, though he noted there could be a short-term relief rally to above $80,000. The Signal Says It’s Not Yet Time To Buy BTC Crypto analyst CrypFlow pointed to the 2-month Stochastic RSI bullish cross, noting that it has consistently marked the best buying opportunities in every cycle. He noted that the pattern isn’t there yet and hasn’t made the cross, signaling that it is not yet time to buy Bitcoin. Typically, the momentum resets below 20, sentiment turns negative, and then the bullish cross confirms the shift. This cross is said to have marked the start of the bull run in the 2015, 2019, and 2023 cycles. At the moment, the stochastic RSI is resetting again, and the setup is building, but the signal hasn’t triggered. The analyst added that he isn’t trying to time the bottom but that he will build exposure slowly and add more on weakness. However, the real confirmation comes with this bullish cross. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Is Only Halfway To The Bottom And Will Crash Below $40,000, Here’s Why At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $66,800, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
Amid the ongoing bear market, crypto analyst Darkfost reports that trading activity among Bitcoin retail investors has reached a new low, suggesting a notable decline in participation. However, broader on-chain data provides deeper context to this trend, pointing to a mix of both constructive and concerning underlying drivers. Related Reading: Bitcoin Sharks & Whales Capitulate: Realized Loss Exceeds $200M Decoding Puzzling Moves By Bitcoin Retail Traders In an X post on April 3, Darkfost shares that Bitcoin retail activity has established a record low, i.e, transactions of less than 1 BTC have reduced significantly. This analysis is based on data from Binance, which is the largest exchange by trading volume and the most patronized trading platform by retail market participants, also known as shrimps. As of the time of the report, Darkfost states that the 30-day moving average of retail investors’ BTC inflows to Binance has fallen to 332 BTC, representing the lowest level since the launch of the exchange in 2017. Such a crash in retail investor activity is typically associated with a market of low interest, lacking hype or potential for a strong price momentum. However, more data provided by Darkfost sheds light on the contributing factors for this recent observation. Firstly, more retail participants have opted to keep their holdings on exchanges, despite events like the FTX collapse. Therefore, while there is a drop in BTC inflows/activity, they remain active investors in the market. Furthermore, there has been significant adoption of the Bitcoin spot ETFs by retail investors who prefer an indirect exposure to the digital asset. For context, BTC inflows from retail investors as of the launch of these ETFs in January 2024 stood at 1000 BTC, i.e., 3x today’s value. Meanwhile, other retail investors have actually left the Bitcoin market, rotating their capital into other financial markets like equities and commodities, which have seen strong rallies in recent times. Another interesting factor highlighted by Darkfost is that a small number of these retail participants have increased their holdings, automatically moving into a higher-ranking cohort. Going by the factors mentioned above, the observed drop in Bitcoin retail activity is driven by mixed developments. However, it appears that most retail investors are adapting their participation strategy as Bitcoin matures, rather than exiting the market amid the bear season. Related Reading: Bitcoin Mining Not As Globally Decentralized As It Appears — Here’s Why Bitcoin Price Overview At the time of writing, Bitcoin trades at $66,889, reflecting a minor 0.11% loss in the past day. On the monthly chart, the premier cryptocurrency reports a larger loss of 8.08%, highlighting the continuous struggles of the bear market that commenced in October 2025. Featured image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview
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As Bitcoin (BTC) holds the crucial $65,000 to $66,000 area, Ark Invest CEO and CIO Cathie Wood has discussed the flagship crypto’s current downturn, affirming that the era of severe pullbacks is over. Related Reading: $285M Bug Or Human Error? Solana-Based Drift Protocol Suffers Largest Exploit Of 2026 50% Bitcoin Correction Could Be A ‘Real Victory’ In a recent interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box, Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood affirmed that Bitcoin has matured over the last few years, citing broader adoption and growing institutional demand for the flagship crypto. Wood said that Bitcoin is a “proven technology” and a “proven monetary system,” adding that the industry is “seeing now is the institutionalization of this new asset class that has had a very low correlation with other asset classes.” Therefore, “the 85%, 95% collapses associated with a very new technology, that’s done.” To the CEO, the ongoing market correction, which has reduced Bitcoin’s value by nearly half from its October peak, could be viewed as a “real victory” rather than a sign of weakness for the Bitcoin community, as it would mark a significant decline from its historical crashes during previous bear markets. Last year, Wood trimmed her Bitcoin prediction for 2030 from $1.5 million to $1.2 million. However, she has reiterated her view that Bitcoin will serve as a store of value and global settlement system. She previously asserted that growing institutional adoption will be a powerful driver for long-term value for the flagship crypto, adding that it has only begun. “Institutions really have just dipped their toes into this space. We have just started, so we have a long way to go,” she stated. Analysts Say BTC Bottom Is Much Lower Despite Wood’s outlook, other market analysts have forecasted much lower targets for BTC’s bottom. Recently, Bloomberg senior strategist Mike McGlone suggested that a “bursting crypto bubble” scenario is looming for the leading cryptocurrency. As reported by NewsBTC, McGlone affirmed that Bitcoin could drop as low as $10,000 this year, noting that this level was a common trading price before 2020-2021 and “the first-born crypto’s most traded price since 2017.” Market watcher Crypto Jelle recently pointed out that the cryptocurrency’s bear market lows have historically formed below the Fibonacci 0.618 retracement levels, which could place BTC’s bottom below the $57,000 area. Meanwhile, analyst Ali Martinez said that BTC’s final correction before the next bull run could send the price 40%-50% down toward the $30,000-$40,000 area, based on its historical performance. The analyst explained that the crossover between BTC’s 50 and 200 Simple Moving Averages (SMAs) has historically signaled the bottom of every major cycle over the past twelve years. Related Reading: Bitcoin ETFs Break Four-Month Negative Streak With $1.32B Inflows While ETH, XRP Funds Bleed As he detailed, the crossover has consistently marked the start of the final leg down before the next bull market, with the price declining another 50% when the 50- and 200-SMAs crossed in previous cycles. Notably, Bitcoin has seen a 52% correction from its October 2025 peak, and the SMAs crossed over on February 27, which could suggest that another major correction is due, if history repeats. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Gold shed billions in March. Bitcoin quietly pulled in more than a billion. Flows Tell A Diverging Story US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds attracted $1.32 billion in net inflows last month, even as US-based gold ETFs bled $2.92 billion in net outflows over the same period. The gap caught the attention of Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart, who said the trend reflects something bigger than a monthly blip — it points to Bitcoin’s growing appeal as a multi-purpose portfolio asset. Related Reading: Standard Chartered Sees Bitcoin Exploding To $500K By 2030 “There are just more use cases of why somebody would put a Bitcoin ETF in a portfolio,” Seyffart said on the Coin Stories podcast, published to YouTube on Friday. Gold’s rough March was punctuated by a single brutal day. On March 4, GLD — the largest US gold-backed ETF — recorded a $3 billion outflow, its steepest single-day withdrawal in over two years. Data from the Bank for International Settlements, cited in mid-March reports, showed Wall Street had been accelerating its gold selling over the prior four months, even as retail buyers were scooping up the metal at triple the pace seen six months earlier. Bitcoin Plays Multiple Roles, Gold Plays One Seyffart’s argument rests on a simple contrast. Gold is widely seen as a hedge against inflation and currency debasement — and not much else. Bitcoin, according to the analyst, gets used differently by different investors. Some buy it as a store of value, similar to gold. Others treat it as a growth asset or a way to bet on liquidity conditions. Still others hold it as a form of digital property or capital. “It can be hot sauce in a portfolio,” Seyffart said, describing how Bitcoin’s volatility and return potential can juice overall performance for investors willing to carry the risk. Based on that reasoning, Seyffart said his outlook is straightforward: Bitcoin ETFs will eventually surpass gold ETFs in total assets under management. US gold ETFs currently hold far more in AUM than their Bitcoin counterparts, so that would represent a significant shift in where big money parks itself. Related Reading: Bitcoin Stumbles Hard: The Worst Q1 In Years Raises Big Questions Both Assets Have Fallen In Tandem Contrasting ETF flows haven’t stopped Bitcoin and gold from falling in tandem. Bitcoin was trading at $66,889 at the time of the original report, off 7.35% over the prior 30 days. Gold was at $4,674, down 8.20% over the same stretch. According to Chris Kuiper, gold and Bitcoin have a history of alternating leadership. With gold outperforming in 2025, Kuiper said it would not be surprising if Bitcoin stepped up next. Whether that rotation plays out remains to be seen. But March’s fund flow data suggests at least some investors are already making their move. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView
The crypto market is heading into the weekend with mixed sentiment, as focus briefly moves from geopolitical tension to crypto regulation after Donald Trump turned attention toward legislation. Bitcoin is hovering around the $66K–$70K range, while Ethereum is slowly recovering, keeping the market on its feet. At the same time, interest is leaning toward large-cap …
On-chain data shows the large Bitcoin holders have been participating in a notable amount of loss realization recently, a sign of capitulation. Bitcoin Sharks & Whales See High Values On Realized Loss Metric In a new post on X, on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has talked about the latest trend in the Bitcoin Realized Loss for the sharks and whales. The “Realized Loss” here refers to an indicator that measures, as its name suggests, the total amount of loss that BTC holders are realizing through their transactions. Related Reading: Ethereum Drops Nearly 5% As Familiar Leverage Setup Plays Out In the context of the current topic, the version of the metric that’s of relevance is the one tracking the transfers related to two specific investor cohorts: the sharks and whales. These groups cover the 100 to 1,000 BTC and 1,000 to 10,000 BTC ranges, respectively. As such, the only investors who would qualify for the sharks and whales would be the big-money hands. Recently, the market as a whole has seen some pain as bearish momentum has dominated the sector, leading to loss-taking selloffs among investors. The sharks and whales haven’t been any different in behavior, as the chart for their Realized Loss shows. As displayed in the above graph, the Bitcoin sharks and whales have observed the 7-day simple moving average (SMA) of their combined Realized Loss sit at significant levels recently. From the chart, it’s visible that the loss realization spiked to particularly high levels following the price crashes in November and February, indicating a pronounced degree of market pain surrounding the events. Today, the 7-day SMA of the Bitcoin Realized Loss for the sharks and whales has a value greater than $200 million per day. “Typical capitulation behaviour from larger entities,” noted the analytics firm. Historically, major capitulation phases have tended to pave the way for bottoms as coins tend to transfer from weak hands to more resolute entities during such events. It now remains to be seen whether the loss taking from big-money investors has been extreme enough for a bottom yet. In some other news, Bitcoin has nearly arrived at the halfway point to the next Halving, as Glassnode has highlighted in another X post. Halvings are events that permanently slash in half BTC’s block subsidy, the compensation that miners receive for adding the next block to the chain. Related Reading: Dogecoin Bollinger Bands Tighten—Big Move Brewing? Halvings occur about every four years, with the next such event currently estimated to occur in April 2028. Bitcoin will reach the halfway point to this event at block 945,000. At the moment, the chain is at block 943,495. How BTC's block height has grown over its history | Source: Glassnode on X BTC Price Bitcoin has continued to consolidate recently as its price is trading around $67,000. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView.com
Ethereum could outpace Bitcoin by a wide margin over the next four years — at least according to one of the most bullish forecasts to come out of traditional banking. That is the view from Geoff Kendrick, Global Head of Digital Assets Research at Standard Chartered, who laid out the projection in a recent podcast appearance. Ethereum’s Potential Gain Towers Over Bitcoin’s While Bitcoin grabs the bigger headline number, the math actually favors Ethereum. Kendrick’s base case puts Bitcoin at $500,000 by 2030 — roughly 7.5 times its current price of $66,400. Ethereum, sitting at $2,034, would need to hit $40,000 to meet his target. That works out to about 20 times its current value. In other words, Ethereum holders would see nearly three times the relative return compared to Bitcoin investors, if the forecast holds. Related Reading: Bitcoin Stumbles Hard: The Worst Q1 In Years Raises Big Questions Kendrick flagged the ETH/BTC ratio as one indicator to watch. That ratio currently sits at around 0.03. His outlook has it climbing to 0.04 in the near term, a signal that Ethereum would be gaining ground on Bitcoin in relative terms. He also offered a more immediate checkpoint: if Bitcoin gets back to $100,000 by the end of 2026, Ethereum should be trading near $4,000. That would represent gains of roughly 50% for Bitcoin and 95% for Ethereum from where both assets currently stand. Global Head of Digital Assets Research at Standard Chartered: “I’ve got $500K Bitcoin by 2030 and $40K Ethereum by 2030 – a massive outperformance.” That’s ~20x on $ETH from here. pic.twitter.com/p7dFwPrTzG — Milk Road (@MilkRoad) April 1, 2026 Banks Are Choosing Ethereum First One reason why Kendrick believes in the bullishness of Ethereum is that the financial sector has been joining the blockchain revolution. From Kendrick’s point of view, large asset management firms and banks usually begin their blockchain ventures by developing products based on Ethereum since it has a reputation for safety and reliability. For instance, BlackRock started creating blockchain products using Ethereum first before venturing into other blockchain networks. This pattern, Kendrick argues, gives Ethereum a durable edge. As more institutions follow the same playbook, demand for the network could build steadily through the end of the decade. He described this as the “first phase” of real-world adoption playing out primarily on Ethereum, even if activity eventually spreads to competing blockchains. Related Reading: XRP Could Soon Enter Arizona’s Treasury — Here’s What’s Happening Network Usage Seen As A Price Driver Beyond institutional adoption, Kendrick pointed to raw network activity as a key factor in his price outlook. Rising transaction fees on Ethereum-based applications are seen as a gauge of demand. As stablecoins, decentralized finance, and tokenized real-world assets continue to grow on the network, that increased usage could push the token’s value higher. The forecast was shared during an interview on the Milk Road podcast with host John Gillen. Standard Chartered has not publicly released a formal research note tied to these specific figures, but Kendrick’s comments drew wide attention across the crypto community following the appearance. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView
Gold ($2.15B) and Silver ($1.98B) futures on Binance have surged to rank fourth and fifth, respectively, in terms of trading volume, surpassed only by Bitcoin ($21.5B), Ethereum ($18.1B), and Solana ($3.0B). Cumulative trading for gold and silver contracts surpassed $130 billion by early March 2026. The milestone achievement is notable, given that the exchange launched …
Bitcoin is often celebrated as a decentralized network, with mining power distributed globally to ensure security and neutrality. However, a closer look at mining activity suggests that this decentralization may not be as evenly distributed as it appears. While individual theories can participate in mining, the majority of the network’s hash power is concentrated among a relatively small number of large mining pools and geographic regions. Why Bitcoin’s Mining Distribution Deserves A Closer Look Bitcoin mining is not as globally decentralized as many assume. Analyst Lucky revealed on X that while the network is technically permissionless, a significant share of its hashpower is still concentrated in a few regions. Related Reading: Bitcoin Mining Nationalized? US Senators Float Bold New Reserve-Backed Bill Furthermore, estimates suggest that roughly 68% BTC mining power is distributed across three major countries: the United States, China, and Russia. This concentration is not coincidental but driven by fundamental factors such as infrastructure, energy access, and regulatory dynamics. Currently, the US has emerged as a leader due to the rise of institutional-scale mining operations, strong access to capital markets, and relatively stable regulatory clarity in states like Texas. Despite the official bans, China continues to contribute to global hashpower through underground or relocated mining operations, often supported by inexpensive hydro and coal energy. Meanwhile, Russia benefits from abundant low-cost electricity and colder regions where cooling costs are minimal. This dynamic highlights an important reality where BTC decentralization exists, but its mining ecosystem is shaped by real-world power, policy, and energy economics. Ultimately, following the distribution of hashpower offers a clearer picture of where BTC influence within the network truly resides. How New Tariffs Could Pressure Bitcoin And Risk Assets US President Donald Trump is back in focus with a new wave of tariff plans, proposing a 25% levy on the full value of goods that use imported steel and aluminum. An investor known as Sjuul AltCryptoGems on X has outlined that during earlier tariff announcements of Trump, Bitcoin and the broader crypto market dropped hard. Meanwhile, this time, uncertainty is already elevated due to the war. Sjuul pointed out that if these policies escalate into a full-scale conflict, it could amplify volatility across financial markets. During the period, the Bitcoin whales were actively placing resistance in the market, and making it clear that the price would not break above the $70,000 level as the US trading session advanced. According to Crypto Seth, as news surrounding tensions involving Iran emerged, BTC whales appeared to use the event as a catalyst to push the market lower, triggering a wave of liquidations. Related Reading: Bitcoin Whales Still Favoring Short Positions Amid Sideways Price Action In total, 185,806 traders were liquidated, with losses reaching approximately $406,52 million. Crypto Seth noted that this wasn’t random volatility but a calculated move, where 100x Degen longs were caught offside. At the same time, data shows that short leverage is building above the $69,000 level, as indicated by heatmap activity. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com