Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy and led by Michael Saylor, disclosed a new Bitcoin (BTC) acquisition on Monday while simultaneously unveiling an ambitious capital-raising program designed to push its holdings toward a 1 million‑coin milestone by the end of 2026. Strategy Reports Weekly Buy Amid Consolidation In its routine Monday filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Strategy reported spending $76.5 million to add 1,031 BTC to its treasury. The purchase came as Bitcoin traded back within the consolidation band it has occupied for roughly two months, between about $60,000 and $72,000, after a failed attempt to break through and consolidate key resistance at $76,000 last week. The move continues the public company’s weekly pattern of disclosing its purchases. Over the past few years, it has become the largest corporate holder of digital assets after beginning to rapidly acquire Bitcoin in 2021. Related Reading: Ethereum Bottom Signal? Analyst Maps Out Road To $10,000 Data compiled by Bitcointreasuries.net shows Strategy holds 762,099 BTC as of March 23. At the time of publication, that stake was valued at nearly $57.7 billion, based on an average entry price of $75,694 per coin. Beyond that recent trade, Strategy also amended its corporate authorizations to support a much larger campaign to amass the market’s leading cryptocurrency. The company disclosed plans to raise up to $42 billion in new capital, split evenly between as much as $21 billion of Class A common stock (MSTR) and $21 billion of Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (STRC), which would give Strategy substantial purchasing power to accelerate its Bitcoin accumulation goal. 600,000 More Bitcoin By Year‑End? At current prices near $70,500, the $42 billion program could theoretically fund the purchase of roughly 595,000 additional Bitcoin, which would not only meet but materially exceed the company’s stated 1 million‑coin aspiration by year‑end. If executed in full, the raise would push Strategy’s total holdings to more than 1.35 million BTC—surpassing even its ambitious public targets—and represent about 6.42% of BTC’s 21 million fixed supply, according to Bitcointreasuries.net. Related Reading: 4 Bitcoin Targets To Be On The Lookout For As Price Retests S/R Zone CEO Phong Le highlighted the symbolism of the $42 billion figure in a post on X (formerly Twitter), quoting The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: “42 is the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything.” Le noted the neatness of the 21 + 21 split, which mirrors Bitcoin’s 21 million supply cap. Simultaneously, the cryptocurrency rebounded by almost 3% on Monday, beginning the day on the same optimistic note as the start of last week’s advance. However, short-term losses currently outweigh profits for BTC, as CoinGecko data show a 4% decline over the past week. Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com
On-chain data shows the Bitcoin long-term holders have seen their supply go up recently, despite the unconvincing price action in the cryptocurrency. Bitcoin Long-Term Holder Supply Has Surged By 332,000 Over The Past Month As pointed out by CryptoQuant community analyst Maartunn in an X post, the Bitcoin long-term holder supply has been following an uptrend recently. The “long-term holders” (LTHs) refer to the BTC investors who have been holding onto their coins for more than 155 days. Related Reading: Bitcoin Shark & Whale Wallets Jump Despite Bearish Price Action The LTHs make up for one of the two main divisions of the BTC market done on the basis of holding time; the other side, containing coins aged 155 days or less, is called the “short-term holders” (STHs). Statistically, the longer an investor keeps their coins dormant, the less likely they become to sell them in the future. As such, the STHs with their low holding time can be considered to include the weak hands of the market, while the LTHs can represent the stalwart diamonds. Now, here is the chart shared by Maartunn that shows the recent 30-day net position change trend in the supply of these two Bitcoin groups: As is visible in the above graph, the Bitcoin LTHs saw a negative monthly supply change during the second half of 2025, implying members of the cohort were breaking their dormancy, potentially to participate in selling. From the chart, it’s apparent that the selloff was the most intense during November, suggesting even the diamond hands of the network were reacting to the crash. The metric remained negative for the rest of the year, but in 2026, a shift has occurred; the LTH netflow has been positive since January and its value has only been climbing over time. Currently, it’s sitting at +332,600 BTC. Something to keep in mind is that while declines in the LTH supply can reflect distribution, the reverse isn’t true. This is because coins only become part of the LTH group after they have been held for a period of over 155 days. Thus, an increase in the LTH supply doesn’t mean that accumulation is happening in the present, but rather that it took place five months ago. Selling has no such delay attached as tokens see their age instantly reset back to zero as soon as they are involved in a network transaction. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bearish Positioning Persists As Funding Rates Hold Negative Nonetheless, a rise in the LTH supply is naturally still a useful signal, reflecting an increased tolerance for long-term holding among investors. Interestingly, the recent large 30-day inflow into the group has come while the market has gone through uncertainty owing to the war. As such, it would appear that a segment of the investors continue to believe in Bitcoin even in these circumstances. BTC Price At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading around $68,500, down more than 6% in the last week. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView.com
Bitcoin price started a recovery wave from $68,000. BTC is now back above $70,000 and might struggle to continue higher in the near term. Bitcoin started a decent recovery wave above $69,500 and $70,000. The price is trading above $70,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $69,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might start another decline if it stays below the $71,500 and $72,000 levels. Bitcoin Price Attempts Recovery Bitcoin price found support near the $67,500 zone and recently started a recovery wave. BTC climbed above the $68,800 and $69,500 resistance levels. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $69,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The bulls were able to push the price above the 38.2% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $75,999 swing high to the $67,343 low. However, the price faced resistance near the $71,500 zone and the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $75,999 swing high to the $67,343 low. Bitcoin is now trading above $70,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. If the price remains stable above $70,000, it could attempt a fresh increase. Immediate resistance is near the $71,650 level. The first key resistance is near the $72,000 level. A close above the $72,000 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $73,500 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $74,200 level. The next barrier for the bulls could be $75,000. Another Decline In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $71,650 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $70,000 level. The first major support is near the $69,350 level. The next support is now near the $68,950 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $68,000 support in the near term. The main support now sits at $67,500, below which BTC might struggle to recover in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $68,950, followed by $68,000. Major Resistance Levels – $71,650 and $72,000.
A crypto analyst who previously warned traders and investors that the recent Bitcoin (BTC) price surge could be a fluke has shared a new update. Confirming that his earlier prediction was accurate, the analyst now provides insight on where Bitcoin is really headed as it continues to navigate the ongoing bear market. Where The Bitcoin Price Is Headed Next DeFi researcher and market analyst Sherlock has taken to X to share a fresh update on an analysis he published earlier last week. In this new report, Sherlock presented a rather foreboding Bitcoin price forecast, suggesting that the world’s largest cryptocurrency is heading toward new lows around $53,000 soon. Related Reading: Pundit Shares Everything To Understand About Bitcoin, ‘This Cycle IS Different’ He emphasized that the $53,000 level was not a random bearish target but a point established after multiple data signals converged, which also corresponds to Bitcoin’s next weekly support level. According to Sherlock, Bitcoin’s record high last week near $76,000 was a deviation he had anticipated despite some traders hoping that the rebound could become a sustainable breakout. The analyst noted that the weekly candle on the chart is expected to confirm this deviation trend if it closes below $72,500. Sherlock also drew parallels to a January price movement, when the Bitcoin price climbed to $94,500 before crashing by approximately 38%. Usually, in crypto market terms, this type of action is called a “fakeout,” which is when the price briefly breaches key resistance levels, enticing traders to enter positions, before rapidly reversing in the opposite direction. Currently, the Bitcoin price is hovering around $68,100, more than 10% below its previous high of $76,000 set last week. The cryptocurrency suffered a sharp, unexpected collapse in a single day following reports of a hawkish stance by the US Federal Reserve (FED). After briefly dipping toward the $70,000 level that day, Bitcoin has continued on a downward trajectory. Data from CoinMarketCap also indicate that BTC’s decline was further accelerated by a surge in geopolitical tensions, after US President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, triggering a broader sell-off across risk assets. A Look Back At BTC’s $76,000 Fluke In his previous analysis, Sherlock had cautioned traders not to get baited by short-term Bitcoin price spikes. He noted that during the last major deviation in January 2026, many traders went long, only to incur significant losses after Bitcoin’s price collapsed over the next five weeks. Related Reading: Is This The Bitcoin Price Bottom Or A Fakeout? Analyst Reveals When You Shouldn’t Be Excited The analyst had warned that if Bitcoin fails to close above $74,500 on the weekly chart, its brief rebound would be nothing more than a deviation, not a true breakout. Sherlock added that, with the FOMC meeting last week and market consensus expecting another interest-rate pause, the outlook for Bitcoin is far from bullish. He described Bitcoin’s previous rebound as a trap, likely engineered to lure investors and traders into long positions prematurely. Featured image from Pngtree, chart from Tradingview.com
John Haar, managing director at Swan Private, says the policy response to COVID remains one of the clearest catalysts for Bitcoin adoption in recent years and argued that another large-scale round of money creation is likely a matter of when, not if. In an interview with Milk Road, Haar said the next “big print” may emerge within the next three to 24 months, driven by anything from war and banking stress to pension insolvency or AI-related labor disruption. The Next Big Print Favors Bitcoin Haar framed the argument less as a prediction of an imminent event and more as a recurring feature of the monetary system. He pointed to COVID-era stimulus and balance sheet expansion as a lived experience that changed how many investors thought about fiat risk and scarcity. “Like you said, two big prints kind of in most people’s adult lifetime, and the most recent one being COVID,” Haar said. “And I can just say, I saw firsthand how many people that affected people to say, whoa, that, you know, as all those things I said, they can just print money, stimulus checks, et cetera, et cetera. But I also, this is not just a theory, because I’ve seen it firsthand, hundreds of clients at SWAN who I’ve talked to.” Related Reading: If Bitcoin Price Doesn’t Hold Take And Hold $69,000 With Momentum, It Could Get Very Bad That direct client experience appeared central to his point. Haar said one of the first questions he asks new clients is about their “Bitcoin story,” and he described a recurring pattern among those who entered the asset after witnessing the monetary and fiscal response to the pandemic. In his telling, COVID did not merely validate a macro thesis for existing Bitcoin holders; it created a new cohort of buyers who saw policy discretion up close and drew their own conclusions. He tied that experience to a broader historical rhythm. Referencing Lawrence Lappard’s book The Big Print, Haar suggested that periodic bursts of money creation are not anomalies but episodes the system revisits “with some frequency.” He stopped well short of calling for an immediate repeat, however, and explicitly pushed back on near-term alarmism. “I’m not one of these people who’s saying it’s going to happen next month,” Haar said. “That’s usually too premature. You should typically fade those calls. But I do think it is a matter of time.” A notable part of Haar’s argument was psychological rather than purely macroeconomic. As the COVID shock recedes further into the rearview mirror, he said, investors risk slipping back into complacency. “As more years go by, this is just human nature,” he said, adding that people begin to forget “how crazy that monetary response was” and return to a kind of policy normalcy bias. In his view, that fading memory does not reduce the odds of another major intervention; it simply makes markets less mentally prepared for one. Related Reading: Bitcoin Shark & Whale Wallets Jump Despite Bearish Price Action He then laid out a range of possible triggers. A “large scale geopolitical war or military mobilization” was one, though he said current tensions do not yet qualify and would need to escalate much further. He also pointed to AI-driven labor displacement, state budget collapses, pension insolvency, renewed regional banking stress, a private credit crisis, structural entitlement expansion through programs such as Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare or student loan forgiveness, and major climate or natural disasters. The next big print is coming (bookmark this). Timeline: 3 to 24 months. The triggers: AI job displacement, state budget collapses, pension insolvency, regional bank crises, geopolitical war. “I believe that one of those things or multiple of those things will happen.” pic.twitter.com/1x1bgvl612 — Milk Road (@MilkRoad) March 22, 2026 “And then lastly, this has kind of been on the list for all of human history,” Haar said, “but if there’s some sort of major climate disaster or natural disaster, something like that could cause a big print. So I know I just threw a lot out there in the list, but I believe that one of those things or multiple of those things will happen at some point in the next, you know, three to 24 months.” At press time, BTC traded at $70,861. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
Leading publicly traded Bitcoin Treasury, Strategy Inc., has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for more stock offerings, namely: $21 billion in Class A common stock (MSTR) $21 billion in “Stretch” preferred stock (STRC) $2.1 billion in “Strike” preferred stock (STRK) Altogether, these equity offerings total $44.1 billion, which the company intends …
Market expert Ali Martinez recently revealed on X (formerly Twitter) what he describes as “the secret to every major Bitcoin bull run since 2011,” saying October could offer one of the best entry points ahead of the next bull market. Martinez shared an on‑chain fractal breakdown that points to a potential “final discount” in October of this year, where investors might find optimal buying opportunities before the next sustained uptrend. Bitcoin Could Bottom At $41,000-$45,000 In his social media post, Martinez suggests that Bitcoin is still operating within a four‑year rhythm that breaks down into a sequence of accumulation, markup, distribution, and a bear phase. Within that larger cycle, he highlights two shorter subcycles and asserts the market is now moving into what he describes as the “final discount” period. Using that framework, Martinez puts a likely “golden entry” window between October 6 and October 16, 2026. Related Reading: Ethereum Bottom Signal? Analyst Maps Out Road To $10,000 Beyond timing, Martinez offered specific price bands for ideal buying opportunities. He identified entry points in the $41,500 to $45,000 range, which would represent declines of roughly 41% and 36%, respectively, from current trading levels of around $70,800. October Launchpad Those potential retracements in the coming months imply that Bitcoin may still have substantial downside before the October window, according to his reading of past cycles. Related Reading: Dogecoin Could 200% Rally If This Floor Holds, Analyst Says However, Martinez framed the scenario as an actionable pattern rather than mere speculation: if the fractal holds, the October interval could serve as the launchpad that begins a fresh four‑year cycle and sets the stage for the next vertical price move. The expert concluded his Monday social media post by saying the “countdown to the next Bitcoin vertical move has begun.” Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com
Bitcoin (BTC) has excelled over gold and the S&P 500 (SPX) in terms of returns in the past month that the US-Iran war has lasted. Notably, the conflict has caused widespread investor tension and uncertainty, with volatility witnessed in crypto, stock markets and gold prices. This trend may be prolonged seeing as Iran has stated …
Bitcoin’s recent price stagnation reflects a market grappling with uncertainty, and confidence being tested not just by economic forces but also by political influence. At the center of this tension is Donald Trump, whose unpredictable remarks on cryptocurrency policy have injected fresh volatility into an already sensitive market. How Bitcoin Struggles For Direction As Uncertainty Deepens The Bitcoin market is currently in a pause and indecision, with price action reflecting broader uncertainty. A crypto trader and investor, EliZ, pointed out on X that a significant factor contributing to this hesitation is the steady stream of unpredictable statements from US President Donald Trump. Related Reading: Bitcoin Monthly Timeframe Signals A Potential Market Shift Currently, BTC is in a clear stalemate below the $70,500 to $71,000 zone, where sellers are constantly stepping in to hold the price and prevent a bullish surge. At the same time, the $68,000 level is acting as support, but if decisively breached, it could open the door for a deeper decline. Adding to the complexity, the price is currently reacting around the 0.75 retracement level, which earlier triggered a sharp rally on the liquidity sweep. This movement suggests the market is actively searching for equilibrium without a clear direction. EliZ emphasized that patience remains the most strategic approach. Rather than forcing trades in an uncertain market, it is better to remain on the sidelines until a clear signal emerges. The Bitcoin price is currently approaching the next key pivot, expected to happen on the 25th. An analyst known as LP on X has highlighted that, over the last 8 occurrences, 6 have resulted in local lows, while only 2 have formed highs, giving this pivot a clear tendency to mark local bottom. However, the context remains crucial. If BTC price trends upward into the pivot, the probability would shift toward forming a local high. On the other hand, if the price moves lower into the pivot, the odds will further favor a local low bottom forming. In essence, how the price develops into the pivot will be critical. On average, this pivot has produced moves of around 8-9%, highlighting it’s a significant level to watch. A Defining Moment For Bitcoin’s Market Structure Bitcoin is now undergoing a crucial retest of the 200-week Exponential Moving Average (EMA). However, given how unreliable the EMA has been as resistance in recent weeks, it is worth keeping a healthy dose of skepticism while BTC is attempting to reclaim the 200-week EMA and flip it into support, according to Rekt Capital. Related Reading: Bitcoin Market Not Ready For Expansion Yet — Blockchain Firm Rekt argues that the new weekly close will determine whether the retest of the 200-week EMA will regain its historical significance or will continue to act as an uncertain barrier in the current cycle. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
Esmail Baqaei, the spokesman of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, has denied that the country has held any talks with the US regarding a ceasefire. He added that Iran remains adamant on its conditions to end the war, including an Iran-led Strait of Hormuz governance, US disarmament and closure of US military bases, damage compensation, a …
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Crypto analyst Celal has predicted that the Bitcoin price could hit a new all-time high (ATH) of $145,000. The analyst also provided a timeline for when the leading crypto could hit this milestone. When The Bitcoin Price Could Hit $145,000 In an X post, Celal stated that the Bitcoin price will rally to $145,000 between October and November. His accompanying chart showed that this rally could happen as BTC’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) picks up and hits overbought, rising to 90. The chart also suggested that the leading crypto may already be forming a bottom as it eyes this rally to a new ATH. Related Reading: The Bear Market Divergence That Shows What’s Really Going On With Bitcoin This Bitcoin price prediction comes as BTC continues to struggle to hold above the psychological $70,000 level. The leading crypto is under pressure due to the U.S.-Iran war, with U.S. President Donald Trump threatening to escalate things if Iran doesn’t open the Strait of Hormuz. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez noted that it is currently a waiting game as the Bitcoin price is at a crossroads. He said that BTC is stuck in a “no-trade zone” and that right now, the area between $70,685 and $65,636 are the most important spot on the chart. The analyst further revealed that over 1.72 million BTC have been transacted around this range, meaning that “buyers and sellers are digging in their heels.” Martinez added that there won’t be a big move for the Bitcoin price until it either breaks above $70,685 or falls below $65,636. Crypto analyst Ardi stated that BTC is still in a bear market and that the rally over the past few weeks was because of short covering. As such, the leading crypto is still at risk of a larger decline. The Economic Backdrop Is Bad For BTC Crypto analyst Colin stated that the economic backdrop is bad for the Bitcoin price, with oil prices rising and the Fed unlikely to lower rates anytime soon. He also noted that this is bad for BTC, considering that it is further up the risk curve than stocks. Based on this, Colin remarked that an eventual breakdown from the bear flag, which it has been trading inside since February. Related Reading: How Low Can Bitcoin Price Go? Analyst Shares Worst-Case Scenario As such, it is just a matter of how long the Bitcoin price holds on for at this point, the analyst said. He also noted that BTC has been in a bear market since October 5 and is only five months into it. Colin said that this means there is likely further downside since a typical bear market lasts for 12 months. At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $68,800, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
Gold has fallen into bear-market territory after giving up its gains for the year, even as US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued to attract fresh money, pushing the two assets onto sharply different paths. Spot gold traded near $4,388 an ounce on March 23, according to goldprice.org, down about 22% from its Jan. 29 […]
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Bitcoin is once again testing a critical level that could shape its next major move. With price action returning to a previously contested support and resistance zone, attention is now shifting toward a defined set of upside targets that could come into play if the level continues to hold. Bitcoin’s S/R Zone Retest Signals Strength In Market Structure According to market technician Johnathan Carter, Bitcoin’s weekly chart is currently revisiting a key zone that previously acted as resistance before being broken. That same level is now functioning as support, marking a classic support/resistance flip. Related Reading: Where Is Bitcoin Price Headed Next? This Level Will Decide Everything The chart he posted shows that Bitcoin’s price has pulled back into this zone after a strong upward expansion, with buyers stepping in to defend it. This reaction is not occurring randomly. The highlighted region, positioned around the mid-$60,000 range, aligns with a former breakout area, reinforcing its technical importance. The analyst’s observation centers on the idea that this retest is a structural confirmation. The ability of bulls to maintain price above this level suggests that the breakout remains valid and that the broader upward trend is intact. Further supporting this outlook is the large inverse head and shoulders pattern visible on the weekly timeframe. This formation reflects a transition from bearish to bullish control. The neckline of this pattern coincides closely with the current S/R zone, making the ongoing retest even more significant. After breaking above this neckline, Bitcoin advanced sharply before pulling back to retest it. The chart also illustrates a rounded retest structure, indicating a controlled pullback. This type of price action often points to accumulation, where buyers gradually regain control without allowing the price to break lower. Four Key Price Targets Come Into Focus With the support zone holding and the retest developing constructively, attention shifts to the next potential price objectives outlined by the analyst. The first level to monitor is $95,000, which represents a near-term resistance area based on recent price structure. A move into this region would confirm continuation from the current base. Beyond that, $125,000 stands as the next target, aligning with a previous consolidation range seen during Bitcoin’s earlier rally phase. Clearing this level would signal sustained bullish momentum. The third target is $150,000, a psychological and structural milestone that reflects an extension of the current trend. At this stage, market participation typically increases as momentum builds. Related Reading: XRP Trend Exhaustion Says Price Is About To Jump, Here’s The Target Finally, the long-term objective sits at $200,000. This level represents a full realization of the projected move following the inverse head and shoulders breakout, as illustrated by the trajectory on the chart. The current price behavior suggests that the market is in the process of confirming the breakout. With buyers actively defending the retested zone and no clear breakdown in structure, the bullish framework remains in place. As long as this support holds, the path toward higher levels remains open, keeping all four targets—$95,000, $125,000, $150,000, and $200,000—firmly in focus. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
The move could significantly impact Bitcoin's market dynamics and influence corporate strategies on digital asset investments.
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Bitcoin price didn’t wait for headlines to settle, it moved as the signals hit. Within minutes of a geopolitical update from the White House hinting at a pause in military strikes, the market saw something far more telling: fresh buying from the biggest corporate accumulator in the game. Timing, as always, wasn’t subtle. Speed Defines …
Bitcoin miner selling pressure has fallen sharply, with BTC inflows from miners to Binance dropping to levels not seen since mid-2023. The shift matters because miner distribution is one of the market’s more persistent sources of structural sell-side pressure, and the latest data suggests that pressure has eased for now. In a post via X on Sunday, CryptoQuant contributor Darkfost said the monthly average of BTC inflows from miners to Binance has fallen to roughly 4,316 BTC. When the same activity is measured across all exchanges, the figure rises only slightly to 4,381 BTC, reinforcing the point that the slowdown is not limited to a single venue. Bitcoin Miner Selling Pressure Drops The reversal follows a brief spike earlier this year tied to extreme weather in the United States. According to Darkfost, miner inflows picked up during the ice storm that hit the country in late January and early February, when several large US-based mining pools were forced to scale back or temporarily suspend operations. That disruption, he argued, likely translated into heavier BTC sales as miners worked to cover ongoing expenses despite reduced output. Related Reading: Bitcoin Market Not Ready For Expansion Yet — Blockchain Firm “It is important to recall that during this weather event, several large US based mining pools were forced to slow down or temporarily halt their operations,” Darkfost wrote. “Even when activity is reduced, however, fixed costs remain high, including electricity, infrastructure, and operational expenses. This situation likely pushed some miners to increase their BTC sales in order to maintain liquidity.” That dynamic now appears to have faded. “Since then, the trend has clearly reversed,” he added, describing current inflows as having fallen to “historically low levels.” He noted that a similarly weak reading for miner transfers to Binance was last seen on June 5, 2023. The broader implication is straightforward: miners are currently sending less BTC to exchanges, which in turn suggests they are selling less into the market. Darkfost framed that as a constructive development, writing that “the current decline in inflows suggests that miners have significantly reduced their BTC sales, which can be interpreted as a constructive signal for the market, as structural selling pressure from this cohort appears to be temporarily easing.” That does not mean the risk has disappeared. Darkfost estimates that miners still hold around 1.8 million BTC in reserves, a stockpile large enough to matter if market conditions change and distribution accelerates again. In other words, the absence of aggressive selling is supportive, but it is not the same as a supply overhang vanishing altogether. Related Reading: Bitcoin Risks Drop To $52,000, Veteran Analyst Aksel Kibar Says The miner data also arrives alongside signs that Bitcoin is still trying to rebuild a firmer base among short-term holders. In a separate post, Darkfost said the market has spent nearly a month attempting to stabilize above the cost basis of the youngest short-term holder cohort, the 1-week to 1-month group. That cohort’s estimated breakeven level sits at $68,200, making it the only short-term holder segment currently around flat. Further up the ladder, the pressure points are steeper. The 1-month to 3-month cohort has an estimated cost basis of $83,500, while the 3-month to 6-month group sits even higher at $96,900. Darkfost said the 1-month to 3-month level acted as resistance the last time price approached it, as many short-term holders used the move to exit, pushing the broader short-term holder segment back into unrealized loss. At press time, BTC traded at $68,553. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
Strategy Inc.'s continued Bitcoin accumulation highlights its commitment to digital assets, despite market volatility and unrealized losses.
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A sudden crypto market rally has sent shockwaves across digital assets, with prices surging within hours after Donald J. Trump signaled a potential easing of geopolitical tensions. Bitcoin price surged more than 4% to reclaim $71,000, marking a sharp breakout from recent consolidation. Ethereum price followed with a similar move to $2,150, while XRP price …
Michael Saylor’s firm, Strategy, has boosted its Bitcoin holdings by 1,031 BTC, spending roughly $76.6 million at an average price of $74,326 per coin. This move continues the company’s long-term accumulation strategy. As of March 22, 2026, Strategy now holds 762,099 BTC, purchased for around $57.7 billion at an average cost of $75,694 each. The …
Bitcoin climbed back above $70,000 after President Donald Trump said the United States had held “productive conversations” with Iran and would postpone planned strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days. In a March 23 post on Truth Social, Trump wrote in capital letters: “BASED ON THE TENOR AND TONE OF THESE […]
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Strategy's holdings account for more than 3.5% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $53 billion.
Markets remain sensitive to Middle East developments, with macro volatility and rate expectations shaping crypto price action.
After four months of inactivity, Mt. Gox, the defunct Tokyo based Bitcoin exchange that collapsed in 2014, moved just 500 dollars worth of Bitcoin. This small transaction highlights the ongoing civil rehabilitation process, under which approximately 34,500 BTC worth billions are still being returned to verified creditors. Most major payouts have already been completed, and …
The Bitcoin price broke below $70,000 over the weekend, effectively erasing the gains from the previous week. This move puts the cryptocurrency in a perilous position as the bulls are now hard-pressed to find another major support or risk the decline going deeper from here. According to one analyst, Bitcoin bulls will have to reclaim and hold $69,000 with momentum in order to trigger another recovery trend. Why Bitcoin Bulls Must Hold $69,000 According to crypto analyst Tealstreet, the bulls will need to defend $69,000 to prevent the Bitcoin price from falling lower. The reason for this is the fact that the Bitcoin price has a chance of pushing upwards to the $73,000-$74,000 levels if this support is maintained. Following this, there is still the possibility of a final push toward $76,000-$77,000. Related Reading: Why The XRP Supply In The Billions Is Not A Problem On the flip side, there is a lot of bearish action to be seen if the bulls lose $69,000. This bearish move would trigger an at least 5% decline, with the crypto analyst putting the target somewhere between $64,000 and $66,000. While this decline may not exactly be as impactful as previous sharp declines, it could end up being negative for altcoins, which are already suffering. By Sunday, the Bitcoin price broke below $69,000, but the bulls were able to maintain the $68,000 level, holding quite close to the target. Nevertheless, this means that the bulls are now in a tight spot with the need to reclaim $69,000 or watch the trend play out. BTC Still Stuck In A Corrective Phase Another crypto analyst, HAMED_AZ, also published a post in support of the current Bitcoin bearishness, saying that the digital asset has actually entered a corrective phase. Due to this, the Bitcoin price is expected to move lower after an initial push toward the top of the ascending channel. Related Reading: The Bear Market Divergence That Shows What’s Really Going On With Bitcoin If the price is unable to break the resistance at the top of the channel, then the downtrend will continue, leading to an over 10% decline. This move will most likely send the Bitcoin price crashing below $60,000 for the first time in over a year. Alternatively, if the price is able to successfully test and break out of the channel resistance with momentum, then the downtrend could be broken completely. This scenario would lead to a push toward $80,000 and likely kickstart the next run. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com
The crypto market moved lower in the short term, led by Bitcoin, after it broke below a key support level. This decline follows geopolitical tensions linked to U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran. Reports suggested a warning of possible military action within 48 hours, which created uncertainty across global markets. Within minutes of the news, …
Gold prices have fallen sharply to about $4,340, making this the largest weekly drop in over 40 years. This comes even as the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran enters its fifth week, At the same time, the crypto market is also down by 1.6%. Meanwhile, flagship cryptocurrency Bitcoin has slipped from $76,000 to …
Bitcoin price started a sharp decline from well above $72,000. BTC is now consolidating and might extend losses unless there is a close above $70,000. Bitcoin started a sharp decline below $71,200 and $70,500. The price is trading below $70,500 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $69,200 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might continue to decline if it stays below the $69,200 and $70,000 levels. Bitcoin Price Dips Further Bitcoin price started a sharp decline from well above $72,000. BTC declined below $71,200 and $70,000 to enter a short-term bearish zone. The bears even pushed the price below $69,500. There was a move toward $67,500. A low was formed at $67,343, and the pair is now consolidating losses. There was a minor upward move above $68,000, but the price stayed well below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $75,999 swing high to the $67,343 low. Bitcoin is now trading below $70,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. Besides, there is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $69,200 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. If the price remains stable above $68,000, it could attempt a fresh increase. Immediate resistance is near the $69,000 level. The first key resistance is near the $69,200 level and the trend line. A close above the $69,200 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 $71,650 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $75,999 swing high to the $67,343 low. The next barrier for the bulls could be $72,800. Downside Extension In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $70,000 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $68,000 level. The first major support is near the $67,250 level. The next support is now near the $66,500 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $65,000 support in the near term. The main support now sits at $63,500, below which BTC might struggle to recover in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $68,000, followed by $67,250. Major Resistance Levels – $69,200 and $70,000.
A flood of forgotten funds has quietly found its way back to XRP Ledger users, after a decentralized exchange founder scanned the entire network to track down expired escrows that holders had abandoned — some without even knowing the money was still there. Related Reading: Crypto Adoption No Longer Optional, Survey Finds As 72% Of Finance Leaders Signal Commitment First Ledger Founder Scans Entire Network To Recover Idle Funds Adam, the founder of First Ledger, a decentralized exchange built on the XRP Ledger, combed through every corner of the blockchain to locate escrows whose time conditions had long since passed but had never been completed. Reports say the recovered total came to 750,218 XRP — worth just over $1 million at current prices. First Ledger now runs regular scans to catch eligible escrows as soon as they become available, releasing them before they fall through the cracks again. XRPL validator Vet confirmed the figures, noting that the bulk of the locked funds belonged to ordinary community members, not institutions. Many holders had set time-based conditions on their XRP years ago and simply moved on, either forgetting the funds existed or not knowing what steps were needed to claim them. Escrow unlocks spiking on XRP. Over $1,000,000 or 750,218 XRP total in Escrows just got unlocked. Lots of those escrows were created by holders and community members and timelock expired, but they forgot or didn’t know how to unlock and receive their XRP back.@xrpl_adam… pic.twitter.com/eSdMQmlSFM — Vet (@Vet_X0) March 20, 2026 The escrow system on the XRP Ledger does not release funds on its own. Once a timelock expires, the recipient must still send a specific transaction — called an EscrowFinish — to collect what’s theirs. Miss that window, and a separate deadline kicks in. If that second deadline passes without action, the escrow expires entirely and can no longer be claimed. At that point, only a cancellation transaction can return the XRP to whoever sent it in the first place. In some cases, if no expiration date was ever set, the funds can sit locked indefinitely. Record Transaction Counts Signal Broader Usage Growth The recovered funds are just one piece of a wider activity surge on the network. Data shows that deposits into automated market makers hit an all-time high of 70,735 on Feb. 28. Related Reading: Bitcoin Holds As Gold Posts Worst Week Since 1983 Amid Iran War AccountSet transactions — used to update account settings without moving any money — climbed to 114,690 on March 20, the highest single-day count the network has ever recorded. Error messages tied to insufficient XRP reserves also spiked above 370,000 on March 18, the highest reading in three years. That number reflects users trying to place new offers without holding enough XRP to meet the network’s minimum balance requirements — a sign that new participants are showing up and running into the system for the first time. Featured image from Vecteezy, chart from TradingView
The Pentagon has sent the White House a request for $200 billion in additional funding for the Iran war, a figure that would equal nearly 3 million Bitcoin at current market prices. At Bitcoin’s current price of about $68,600, the request converts to 2,915,451 BTC. That framing does not mean the government is financing the […]
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