Bitcoin’s recovery is evolving into a broader market comeback as spot ETF inflows rebound, buyer activity returns after February’s sell-off, and fresh institutional accumulation helps push BTC back above $75,000. Bitcoin pushed above $75,000 in Asia trading hours, extending a rebound that's getting harder to dismiss as a simple bounce. Wall Street is putting fresh […]
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Bitcoin’s foray above $70,000, while encouraging, has not really done much to quell the expectations that this is only the start of the bear market. A number of analysts continue to warn investors that this might only be a temporary relief, with the real crash on the way. One of these analysts is HAMED_AZ, who took to the TradingView website to share why the Bitcoin price is still very bearish and why he expects a further crash before the cryptocurrency hits a bottom. Bitcoin Price Still Very Bearish According to HAMED, the Bitcoin price is still very bearish, despite the recent recovery, and this is due to the fact that it continues to trade inside a descending channel. This descending channel appeared on the daily timeframe, and since the price broke below the support at $79,000, it has completely eroded the bullish sentiment. Related Reading: Why The XRP Price Might Crash To $0.87 Before The Bear Market Ends Even now, the Bitcoin price has yet to retest the resistance that has now formed after this support level turned into resistance, showing weakness on the part of the bulls. Another important point that that the analyst makes is that this same zone is closely aligned with the 0.5 Fibonacci retracement level. All of these put together make it an important level to determine the next wave of action. If the cryptocurrency’s price continues to correct below the $79,000-$82,000 level, then it is possible that the price could experience another rejection that could send it crashing lower. This is because this level is an area that bears control. What To Expect In the case of a crash, then the crypto analyst suggests that there could be another 40% price crash. This would mean that the price would eventually fall below $50,000. The bottom for this move is placed somewhere around $47,000, which would mean that the Bitcoin price would be below 60% from all-time high levels. Related Reading: Dogecoin Price Can Still Cross $1: Historical Cycle Performance Points To 750% Rally “If price reaches this zone and shows signs of rejection or weakening bullish momentum, the market may experience a bearish rejection, continuing the broader downtrend within the channel,” HAMED explained. “As long as price remains below the supply zone and the upper boundary of the descending channel, the dominant scenario favors a bearish continuation after a pullback into resistance.” On the flip side of this, there is still the possibility that the bulls will reclaim control of the cryptocurrency. This would happen if the Bitcoin price were to rally and break above $82,000. In this case, it would push to the upper boundary of the descending channel, leading to a potential trend reversal. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com
Bitcoin (BTC) has briefly surpassed the critical resistance level of $74,000, generating renewed optimism among investors as key market indicators suggest the potential for a bottom and further recovery for the leading cryptocurrency. A Potential Surge To $108,000 Market analyst Ali Martinez drew attention to a significant development in a social media post on Monday, noting that Bitcoin’s funding rates have turned negative. This particular signal has historically foreshadowed substantial relief rallies over the past three years. Martinez added that current market sentiment reflects a state of “peak fear,” which often indicates that the local bottom is close. Historical patterns reveal a consistent trajectory: when the majority are paying to short Bitcoin, it typically signifies a market rebound. Related Reading: Analyst Predicts Dogecoin Price Will ‘Pump Hard’ Soon, Here’s Why The analyst has highlighted several past instances where this pattern played out effectively. For example, in December 2022, Bitcoin climbed from $17,800 to $24,800, a gain of 39%. Similarly, from March 2023, the cryptocurrency surged from $20,000 to $30,700, marking a 53% increase in price. The trend continued with notable jumps in August 2023 and beyond. Considering this pattern persists for the cryptocurrency, where Bitcoin has historically demonstrated an average gain of 46%, there is a possibility that the digital asset could rally back to approximately $108,000 for the first time since November of last year. Bitcoin Whales Return In addition to funding rates, blockchain analysis firm CryptoQuant has reported further bullish signs for Bitcoin. Recent analysis by the firm indicates that the ratio of BTC whales on exchanges has reached its highest point in six years. An increase in this whale ratio often signifies a short-term bottom, while peaks in the ratio typically mark the commencement of an upward trend. Presently, the ratio of retail investors is at a six-year low, suggesting that larger players in the market are accumulating aggressively. On-chain indicators support the notion that Bitcoin may be poised for an upward movement, with the exchange whale ratio reinforcing the idea that the current price levels represent a bottom. Related Reading: Ripple Pushes XRP Global With Multi-Continent Expansion Drive In another observation on social media platform X (previously Twitter), market expert Jesus Martinez pointed out the presence of an unfilled Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) gap between $80,000 and $84,000 for the leading cryptocurrency. Nine out of ten CME gaps have been successfully closed since August 2025, sparking speculation that the cryptocurrency may experience an additional 13% increase should it promptly fill the gap at $84,000 in the short term. At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading slightly above the $74,100 mark, with gains of nearly 4% and 8% in the 24-hour and seven-day time frames, respectively. Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com
The cryptocurrency market is showing renewed strength, led by Bitcoin, which is currently trading around $74,306. The latest price move extends a relief rally that has been building over the past few weeks, even as global economic and geopolitical conditions remain uncertain. Bitcoin Buyer Activity Picks Up After February Sell-Off After heavy selling pressure in …
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Bitcoin price started a strong increase above the $75,000 zone. BTC is now consolidating and might aim for more gains if it clears $76,000. Bitcoin started a decent upward move above the $74,000 zone. The price is trading above $74,200 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $71,650 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might continue to rise if it clears the $75,500 and $76,000 levels. Bitcoin Price Extends Rally Bitcoin price remained supported and extended its increase above the $72,500 level. BTC climbed above the $73,200 and $74,000 resistance levels. The bulls were able to pump the price above $75,000. A high was formed at $75,998, and the price is now consolidating gains above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent upward move from the $70,293 swing low to the $75,998 high. Bitcoin is now trading above $74,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. Besides, there is a bullish trend line forming with support at $71,650 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. If the price remains stable above $73,500, it could attempt a fresh increase. Immediate resistance is near the $75,500 level. The first key resistance is near the $76,000 level. A close above the $76,000 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $76,800 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $78,000 level. The next barrier for the bulls could be $80,000. Downside Correction In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $76,000 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $74,500 level. The first major support is near the $73,200 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent upward move from the $70,293 swing low to the $75,998 high. The next support is now near the $72,000 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $71,200 support in the near term. The main support now sits at $70,000, 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 – $74,500, followed by $73,200. Major Resistance Levels – $75,500 and $76,000.
A short message from Michael Saylor has once again stirred speculation that Strategy could be preparing another large Bitcoin purchase. Related Reading: WLFI Holders Face New 6-Month Lockup Rule To Gain Voting Power The company’s executive chairman posted a chart on X showing the firm’s Bitcoin accumulation history alongside the phrase “stretch the orange dots.” Market watchers quickly linked the message to the company’s well-known buying pattern, where similar posts have often appeared shortly before a new acquisition is announced. Familiar Signal Appears Again The chart Saylor shared tracks Strategy’s Bitcoin buying history, with each orange marker representing a completed purchase. The visual has become a recognizable signal among traders who follow the company’s moves in the market. Reports indicate the post arrived as Bitcoin traded around $74,100 after a modest rebound in the past day. Strategy, the company formerly known as MicroStrategy, has built its identity around accumulating Bitcoin. Over several years it has steadily added to its holdings, often funding the purchases through stock sales or other capital raises. Stretch the Orange Dots. pic.twitter.com/WMVPUxlIcx — Michael Saylor (@saylor) March 15, 2026 Observers say the timing of Saylor’s social media posts has developed a pattern. He frequently shares the chart on Sundays, and the company sometimes reveals a new purchase the following day through regulatory filings or announcements. The latest message did not include details about timing, size, or funding. Still, the familiar image was enough to set off discussion among investors who closely track the firm’s treasury strategy. Company Continues Expanding Bitcoin Treasury Strategy already holds the largest Bitcoin reserve among publicly traded companies. According to recent reporting, the firm recently acquired 22,337 Bitcoin for about $1.57 billion at an average price slightly above $70,000 per coin. That purchase added to a series of acquisitions over the past year as the company expanded its role as a major corporate buyer of the cryptocurrency. Earlier coverage shows the firm has repeatedly turned to capital markets to fund these buys, issuing common shares or preferred securities to raise cash. The proceeds are often directed toward additional Bitcoin purchases as part of its long-term treasury strategy. The approach has drawn both support and scrutiny. Supporters view the strategy as a bold bet on Bitcoin’s long-term value, while critics warn the company’s finances are closely tied to swings in the cryptocurrency market. Even so, Strategy has continued to add to its holdings during both rising and falling market conditions. Related Reading: XRP Faces Systematic Rigging, Major Holder Says Social Media Posts Closely Watched By Traders Saylor’s online messages have become a signal many traders watch closely. The executive often posts short phrases or charts referencing the company’s Bitcoin position. In past cases, such posts were followed by announcements confirming new purchases, reinforcing the idea that the messages hint at upcoming moves. Reports say the orange-dot chart has become the clearest visual reference for the company’s buying activity, marking each addition to its growing Bitcoin stockpile. Featured image from Blue Pacific Flavors, chart from TradingView
A potential US military strike on Iran’s main oil export terminal helped push Bitcoin to its highest price in over a month Monday, as traders poured money into crypto while pulling back from stocks. Related Reading: WLFI Holders Face New 6-Month Lockup Rule To Gain Voting Power Squeeze At The Top Reports show Bitcoin jumped from roughly $72,400 to $74,320 in under 30 minutes — a move sharp enough to wipe out $113 million in short positions within the hour. Based on data from CoinGlass, around 94,612 traders were liquidated in the last 24 hours, the total liquidations comes in at $385.48 million. Short sellers, who had bet on prices falling, were forced to buy back their positions as the price climbed, which pushed it even higher. By early afternoon, Bitcoin was trading near $73,900, up 2.7% on the day. War Fears, Oil Shocks, And A Crypto Bounce The backdrop was anything but calm. US President Donald Trump has been pushing allies — including Britain and Japan — to help form a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has blocked. Reports indicate Trump is also weighing a military seizure of Kharg Island, the facility that handles roughly 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports. The threat rattled energy markets and sent oil prices climbing. But while stocks have shed trillions in value since the US-Iran conflict broke open on February 28, crypto moved the other way. The total digital asset market cap has grown by more than $310 billion since then. Bitcoin alone is up over 15% from its post-strike lows. Gold posted only modest gains over the same stretch. Traders point to a shift in where money goes when traditional markets wobble. As oil supply fears mount and inflation concerns build, some investors have been moving capital into assets like Bitcoin that sit outside the traditional financial system. Related Reading: XRP Faces Systematic Rigging, Major Holder Says ETF Inflows Add Fuel The rally isn’t just about war headlines. Continued cash flows into US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have provided a steadier, quieter lift beneath the more dramatic price swings. Optimism around pending crypto legislation added to that mood heading into Monday’s market open. Still, the week ahead carries a lot of uncertainty. A pullback in geopolitical tension could ease the demand that helped drive the spike. And with leveraged buyers now holding positions near recent highs, a reversal could hit hard and fast — the same way Monday’s rally did on the way up. Featured image from Arash Khamooshi/The New York Times/Redux, chart from TradingView
Shiba Inu (SHIB) has experienced a sudden increase in futures net flows, skyrocketing more than 1,549% in one day. The spike comes amid broader market volatility and negative sentiment, which has pushed SHIB’s price to record lows. Despite the ongoing downtrend, the recent increase in net flows signals growing activity among derivative traders. Additionally, this pattern may indicate potential support for a strong bullish trend if the latest inflows translate into sustained buying activity. Shiba Inu Sees Massive Surge In Net Flows The Shiba Inu ecosystem has seen a dramatic shift in its futures market, with net flows surging by an astonishing 1,549.47%, according to CoinGlass data. The sharp increase reflects a notable but brief change in trader behavior, with more capital flowing into SHIB futures contracts than exiting them over 24 hours. Related Reading: Shiba Inu Whales Are On The Move Again, But In What Direction? Notably, on-chain data shows inflows of $14.52 million and outflows of $13.80 million, resulting in a net inflow of about $446,810. While such a massive jump is partly due to very low net flows the day before, it still signals growing interest and adjustments in positions among derivative traders. Interestingly, the increase in futures net flows comes after a downward pressure in the SHIB price. Since 2025, the popular meme coin has traded sideways, ending the year in the red and continuing its downtrend in 2026. Although it experienced a brief recovery in January, when many meme coins spiked, Shiba Inu eventually gave up those gains. Nevertheless, the influx into futures contracts suggests the traders may be anticipating a reversal or preparing for heightened volatility. Sometimes, positive inflows in derivatives can foreshadow increased buying pressure, especially if they reflect new long positions driven by risk appetite. As of March 16, 2026, Shiba Inu is trading above $ 0.000006, indicating a strong recovery, with more than a 17% gain over the past day. The meme coin is trending upwards, with its market capitalization spiking by approximately 8% and total trading volume over the last 24 hours rising by more than 96%. Related Reading: Don’t Hold Your Breath: AI Prediction Says Shiba Inu Won’t Hit All-Time High This Year With the market finally recovering after months of consolidation, this could be the perfect opportunity for bulls to capitalize on any lingering positioning from the latest netflow spike and push SHIB above key levels. Analyst Predicts SHIB Price Could Delete A Zero In a technical analysis on X, crypto expert SHIB Knight commented on Shiba Inu’s latest rebound and continued increase. The analyst stated that “the market is healing,” highlighting the meme coin’s ongoing recovery from recent sell-offs and price swings as well as its potential for further upward momentum. He explained that Shiba Inu’s rebound began once Bitcoin’s price rose above $70,000. For his price forecast, he predicts that Shiba Inu could shed a zero in the coming day. The analysts noted that he is currently watching for a ceasefire or some form of resolution between the US and Iran as a potential factor that could influence overall market direction. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from Tradingview.com
Data shows the Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index has marked an improvement after the latest price surge, but its value is still inside the extreme fear zone. Bitcoin Has Witnessed A Price Jump Over The Past Day Bitcoin ended last week on a mixed note, first observing a sharp surge near $74,000 on Friday, but then dropping back into the low $70,000 levels inside the same day. The weekend saw the asset consolidate, but it seems the new week has brought with it fresh bullish momentum as BTC has jumped once more. Related Reading: Bitcoin Foundation For A Mid-Term Breakout Remains Thin, Cost Basis Data Shows As the below chart shows, Bitcoin went further than the Friday jump this time, briefly hitting $74,400. The cryptocurrency has pulled back a bit since the high, but with a current value of $73,200, it remains more than 7% in the green on the weekly timeframe. BTC hasn’t been alone in the bullish push as the altcoins have also observed rallies. Ethereum, the second largest digital asset, has seen even better returns than Bitcoin, being up 13% on the week. Recent trader sentiment has been poor because of the extended bearish price action, but the new recovery has led to some improvement. BTC Fear & Greed Index Now At Edge Of Extreme Fear Territory The “Fear & Greed Index” refers to an indicator created by Alternative that tells us about the average sentiment present among investors in the Bitcoin and wider cryptocurrency markets. The index determines the trader mentality using the data of five factors: market cap dominance, trading volume, volatility, social media sentiment, and Google Trends. To represent the sentiment, it uses a numerical scale running from 0 to 100. All values above 53 on this scale correspond to a sentiment of greed, while those under 47 to one of fear. The values in between imply a net neutral market mentality. Besides these three core zones, there are also two extreme territories on the index called the extreme fear (25 and under) and extreme greed (above 75). All the recent bearish price action pushed the market down into one of these extreme zones, as the chart below shows: From the graph, it’s visible that since dropping down deep into the extreme fear zone in February, the Fear & Greed Index has steadily been improving this month. The latest Bitcoin recovery surge, in particular, has induced a notable jump in the indicator. Related Reading: Bitcoin Recovery Requires STH Profitability Above 50%: Glassnode However, the trader sentiment still hasn’t improved enough to escape the extreme fear zone. Nonetheless, at a current value of 23, the index is now very close to transitioning into the normal fear region. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView.com
Every few years, a chart pattern resurfaces in the Bitcoin market that commands serious attention because it has repeated itself with near-mechanical consistency across every major US midterm election cycle since Bitcoin first started trading. Bitcoin’s price history shows that these election-year corrections often happen near the end of major bull cycles before eventually giving way to another powerful expansion phase. Now, with the 2026 midterm cycle underway and Bitcoin already more than 50% off its all-time high, the coming months could include both a deeper correction and a much larger long-term rally. Bitcoin’s History With Mid-Term Election Years A recent chart analysis shared by crypto analyst Crypto Patel on the social media platform X examined how Bitcoin has behaved during past US midterm election years to create a recurring pattern of price movement. Particularly, Bitcoin posted steep losses in each of the three completed midterm election years on record. Related Reading: Bitcoin And Crypto Exchanges Could Be In Trouble, Here’s Why The first example appeared in 2014, when Bitcoin dropped by about 86% from its previous all-time high during the election year period. A similar development occurred in 2018, when the Bitcoin price action recorded another deep bear market, with Bitcoin falling about 84% from its peak. The pattern appeared again in 2022, when Bitcoin declined roughly 77% from its previous cycle high. Each of these corrections took place around the same stage of the four-year market cycle that coincided with US midterm elections. As shown in the chart below, each of the previous cycles had bottomed one or two months after the midterm elections. Bitcoin Price Chart. Source: @CryptoPatel On X What The 2026 Cycle Could Mean For Bitcoin Bitcoin reached its most recent peak in October 2025, and the price action has since moved into a notable correction phase. Price data shows Bitcoin currently trading around $73,600, placing it roughly 42% below that all-time high. The lowest point of the decline so far came in February, when Bitcoin briefly dropped to about $63,000, which makes a correction of about 52% from the peak. If the historical election cycle pattern repeats in a similar fashion, then Bitcoin’s price could still see one final phase of downside before the beginning of the next long-term recovery phase. Related Reading: Pundit Shares What The XRP Float Is Likely To Be For Global Settlement The projection presented by analyst Crypto Patel places a potential bottom in the $35,000 to $40,000 range, possibly occurring between November 2026 and February 2027. The more consequential argument in Crypto Patel’s analysis is not the projected drawdown but what might follow the bottom. A review of price action that followed previous US midterm election years shows that Bitcoin recorded an average rally of about 54% before a minor pullback. That temporary pullback was later followed by a stronger rally that carried the price to new highs ahead of the next election cycle. Based on this historical sequence, the next major move after the 2026 midterm elections could eventually carry the Bitcoin price above $400,000 in the long term. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com
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Bitcoin is showing early signs of recovery after firmly holding a major confluence support zone. The strong reaction from this level suggests that buyers have stepped in to absorb selling pressure. With the market beginning to stabilize, attention is now turning to whether this defense could mark the start of a broader bullish reversal. How Bitcoin Defends Major Confluence Zone Bitcoin has successfully defended a major confluence zone and is beginning to show early signs of recovery. According to Cryptorphic, after consolidating around the 200-week EMA and the Weekly Fair Value Gap between $70,000 and $76,000, market behavior appears to be shifting from absorption into the early stages of a potential trend reversal. Related Reading: Bitcoin Probes $73,000 Liquidity Pocket: Is The Next Leg Toward $80,000 Loading? From a key level perspective, the reclaimed support zone now sits between $70,500 and $73,900, where buyers have stepped in to stabilize the market. On the upside, resistance lies between $80,600 and $85,000, which represents the next major hurdle for bulls. However, the bullish outlook would be invalidated if Bitcoin records a weekly close back below the $68,000 level. Recent technical developments also support the improved structure. The latest weekly candle has formed a strong bullish setup right at the 200-week EMA, indicating that the earlier wave of aggressive sell-side pressure was absorbed by strong demand. Price has also reclaimed the $73,900 level, effectively flipping the former demand zone back into an active support area. The long lower wicks seen in previous weekly candles further reinforce this view. Rather than random noise, they point to consistent buying interest and institutional accumulation during the pullback. With selling pressure appearing to fade, the path of least resistance now seems tilted toward the upper boundaries of the previous range. BTC Breaks Out of Local Compression Charting the path ahead, Cryptorphic pointed out that Bitcoin appears to be breaking out of its immediate local compression phase. If the price can maintain strength above the $74,000 level, it would support the idea that a higher-timeframe base has already formed. Under that scenario, the next key objective for bulls would be a move toward $80,600, a level that previously served as a breakdown point. Related Reading: Is Bitcoin Price Bottom In? MVRV Z-Score Says ‘Not Yet’ Should Bitcoin manage to push beyond the $85,000 mark, the outlook could shift even more decisively to the upside. A breakout above that resistance is expected to trigger a fresh impulsive move, potentially toward the $100,000 psychological milestone. From a broader perspective, the bias remains bullish. The recent correction has run its course, while the strong reaction at the 200-week EMA suggests that the market structure has been successfully defended. Thus, the environment continues to favor a long-term “buy the dip” strategy, with the market potentially rewarding those who accumulated during the retest of the $70,000 region. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
At the time of writing, Bitcoin (BTC) trades in the highs $73,000, outperforming both equities and gold in late‑quarter trading. A Late-Quarter Bitcoin Plot Twist Tensions around Iran and the Middle East are intensifying, yet BTC is rallying. According to a QCP Market Colour from today, we might be bracing for “a late-quarter plot twist” as not only BTC broke through key resistance and rose above the $74,000 area on Monday morning, but Ethereum (ETH) is following along, trading around $2.7k at the present moment. Related Reading: Bitcoin Eyes Mid-$80,000s As Peter Brandt Flags ‘Horn’ Pattern The Comeback Of The “Digital Gold”? The “digital gold” and “geopolitical hedge” narratives that had had been questioned earlier in the year seem to be making a strong comeback. The market insight from QCP suggests that the reason for this is that, as tensions around Iran do nothing but continue to rise, the on-chain users have embarked on a search for cross-border liquidity and capital mobility. This need explains that stablecoin liquidity is also surging. Last week, USDC supply set a fresh all‑time high above $81 billion, lifting overall stablecoin float and signaling fresh dollar liquidity coming on‑chain. On the derivatives side, QCP flags bitcoin’s spot price closing in on a big month‑end call strike, with about 8,000 contracts targeting higher prices. A decisive move above $75,000 dollars could spark a gamma‑driven buying rush, but $74.500 dollars is the first key barrier, with a pocket of short positions waiting to be liquidated just above that level. Key spot levels to watch this week are $70,000–$71,000 as major support and $75,000 as the line that would confirm a more sustained bullish trend if broken with volume. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Rockets Above $2,200 as Bulls Tighten Market Control Michael Saylor is betting on a similar bitcoin rebound as the one we saw back in the first phase of the Russia‑Ukraine conflict in 2022, only now without the same kind of systemic blow‑ups, in the light of Trump’s Clarity Act. Strategy, Saylor’s Bitcoin-maximalist corporation, has just announced that it acquired $1.57 billion worth of BTC. They now hodl around 761,068 BTC. Strategy has acquired 22,337 BTC for ~$1.57 billion at ~$70,194 per bitcoin. As of 3/15/2026, we hodl 761,068 $BTC acquired for ~$57.61 billion at ~$75,696 per bitcoin. $MSTR $STRC https://t.co/6hv6PjzOKQ — Michael Saylor (@saylor) March 16, 2026 What This Means For Traders As BTC increasingly trades again like “digital safe haven” beta, sensitive to war and macro headlines but supported by structural ETF and corporate demand, the trade‑off is clear: dips into the $70k–71k support zone may attract buyers, while a daily close above $75,000 could open the door to a momentum‑driven extension toward $80k. However, failure at resistance risks a sharp long‑liquidation could flush bitcoin back into the high‑$60ks. BTC’s price trends to the highs $73k on the daily chart. Source: BTCUSD on Tradingview Cover image from Perplexity, BTCUSD chart from Tradingview
The Bitcoin NUPL metric is flashing a warning that traders probably don’t want to hear right now. Price action might look bullish on the surface, but underneath the hood the structure of the market is starting to look… shaky. Here’s the situation. Supply distribution data shows the 1,000–10,000 BTC whale cohort shrinking, while the 100–1,000 …
Michael Saylor’s firm Strategy has added 22,337 Bitcoin for about 1.57 billion dollars at roughly 70,194 dollars per coin. This brings their total holdings to 761,068 Bitcoin acquired for around 57.61 billion dollars at an average price of 75,696 dollars each as of March 15, 2026. The company continues to grow its Bitcoin portfolio, reinforcing …
Strategy's massive Bitcoin acquisition underscores growing corporate adoption, potentially influencing market dynamics and regulatory scrutiny.
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Strategy's holdings now account for more than 3.5% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $56 billion.
The Bitcoin and Ethereum prices continue to struggle, with BTC dropping to as low as $70,000 over the weekend. This comes as tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to escalate, with no sign of a ceasefire happening anytime soon. Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Struggle as Iran War Drags On Bitcoin and Ethereum prices remain under pressure as the war in Iran enters its third week. Tensions escalated over the weekend with attacks on the U.S. embassy in Iraq, according to a Fortune report. The U.S. embassy had indicated that these attacks were carried out by Iran-aligned terrorist militia groups. Related Reading: Bitcoin Crash Far From Over? Analyst Shares How Painful Bear Markets Can Get Notably, the attacks on the U.S. embassy came amid America’s airstrikes on Iran’s Kharg Island, a key oil terminal for the country. The Bitcoin and Ethereum prices notably fell following the U.S. strikes on the Island. The strikes sparked concerns that it could further drive oil prices higher, which is bearish for BTC and ETH. Brent crude oil futures have already risen to as high as $106 today, according to TradingView data, in response to U.S. strikes on Kharg Island. Oil prices could also continue to rise as the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil chokepoint, remains effectively closed. About 20% of the global oil supply passes through the Strait, which is why its closure could spark a massive supply shock and lead to new highs. Market analyst XWIN Research warned that Bitcoin could face significant outflows if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, which would put pressure on not just BTC but the Ethereum price and other crypto assets. In an interview on ABC’s ‘This Week,’ U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright warned that there are no guarantees that oil prices would fall in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, the Bitcoin and Ethereum prices are also facing pressure, with the Fed unlikely to cut interest rates at this week’s FOMC meeting. There are also concerns that the FOMC could further delay in cutting rates due to the rising oil prices, which threaten to drive inflation higher. Peter Brandt Predicts That A Rally May Be On The Cards Veteran trader Peter Brandt has suggested that Bitcoin could see a relief rally even amid the U.S.-Iran war. In an X post, he shared an accompanying chart showing BTC could reach as high as $88,000. BTC and the Ethereum prices may already be seeing this relief rally, with these crypto assets up over 3% and 7%, respectively, today. Related Reading: Ethereum Topples Bitcoin By 3x In Major Metric, But Can Price Still Reclaim $5,000? Crypto analyst Julio Moreno had earlier warned that the crypto market is still in a bear market despite any potential relief rallies for the Bitcoin and Ethereum prices. Expert Benjamin Cowen echoed a similar sentiment, noting that BTC often spends more time going up than down. He added that when the flagship crypto goes down, it goes down very quickly, sets a low, and then trends up for a week before going lower. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
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A $5 million staking threshold that grants select investors direct contact with World Liberty Financial’s leadership team is drawing attention as the Trump-backed crypto project reshapes how power flows inside its governance structure. Related Reading: XRP Faces Systematic Rigging, Major Holder Says The new rule is part of a broader proposal that passed with overwhelming support last Friday, setting the stage for big changes in how decisions get made at the project. Token Lock-Up Rule Takes Effect WLFI token holders who want voting rights will now need to lock up their holdings for 180 days. The proposal closed with 99.12% approval from 1,800 votes cast. But the numbers tell a more complicated story — more than 76% of those tokens came from just 10 users, raising questions about how broadly the vote actually represented the project’s community. A 2% annual yield is offered to stakers who participate in at least two governance votes during the lock-up window. Those who already have tokens locked are not affected and may continue voting without interruption. WLFI said the change is meant to ensure that only investors committed to the project’s future can weigh in on its direction. The six-month requirement is framed as a filter for serious, long-term participants rather than short-term speculators. Big Stakes Come With Big Perks Investors willing to stake 50 million WLFI tokens — valued at roughly $5 million — are being offered something beyond yield: direct access to WLFI’s executive and business development team. WLFI spokesman David Wachsman told Reuters that the access point is the business development team and company executives, not individual founders, and that it stops short of guaranteeing any formal partnership. Still, the tiered structure creates a clear divide between everyday token holders and those with deeper pockets. The project’s leadership roster includes some well-known names. Eric Trump and Barron Trump are listed as co-founders in the WLFI Gold Paper, alongside Zach and Alex Witkoff, sons of Steven Witkoff. Zach Witkoff serves as CEO. Bank Charter Bid Still Pending Beyond governance, WLFI has broader ambitions in the financial sector. The project applied to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency in January for a national trust bank charter tied to its stablecoin, USD1, and is still waiting for a ruling. The stablecoin is central to WLFI’s goal of supporting decentralized finance applications and other projects aligned with preserving the US dollar’s global standing. Related Reading: Strategy’s Bitcoin Bet Now $3.35 Billion In The Red As Saylor Tells Investors To Wait CEO Zach Witkoff has floated plans to expand into asset tokenization, with real estate and oil and gas among the areas being explored. Reports also indicate the project is weighing the creation of a publicly traded company to hold its WLFI tokens. Six governance snapshot votes have been completed so far, covering issues from making the token tradable to expanding USD1’s reach. This latest proposal marks a shift toward tightening who gets a seat at the table going forward. Featured image from JrKripto, chart from TradingView
Veteran trader Peter Brandt sparked a fresh round of chart debate around Bitcoin after posting a chart and writing, “The Banana is splitting. This is a Horn. Richard W. Schabacker wrote about this in his 1934 book.” For market participants used to Brandt’s shorthand, the message pointed to a possible shift in how he is reading BTC’s recent recovery structure. The chart Brandt shared shows Bitcoin on the daily timeframe rebounding from a sharp February washout into the low-$60,000s and climbing back toward the low-$70,000s. The posted candle data showed BTC closing at $72,813.62 on the day, with an intraday high of $73,210.95. Around that rebound, Brandt drew two widening curved boundaries, creating the outline of what he called a “horn.” ‘Banana/Horn’ Could Send Bitcoin Into Mid-$80Ks What makes the post puzzling is that “banana” is not a standard textbook label in the way flag, wedge or triangle are. In context, Brandt appears to be using it descriptively: the recovery arc looks rounded and elongated, and his comment that “the Banana is splitting” suggests that the smooth curve is beginning to open outward into a broader, more unstable formation. That is where the “horn” reference comes in. Related Reading: Is Bitcoin Price Bottom In? MVRV Z-Score Says ‘Not Yet’ In classical chart language, a horn pattern is best understood as a broadening structure, one where the price path does not tighten but expands. Brandt’s reference to Richard W. Schabacker matters because Schabacker’s pre-war technical analysis work sits near the foundation of modern classical charting. By invoking a 1934 text, Brandt was framing the setup as old-school chart geometry rather than a crypto-native meme or a one-off joke. The catch is that Brandt himself did not present the pattern as settled. When one user replied, “Dude pick one. Horn or flag,” Brandt answered: “Could be either. Sorry you cannot handle flexibility.” That response is important. It suggests he is not yet making a hard categorical call between a more conventional continuation flag and a widening horn-type formation. Instead, he appears to be highlighting that the structure is in transition and that real-time pattern recognition is rarely as clean as retrospective textbook examples. Related Reading: Bitcoin Miners’ AI Shift May Create New Overhang, Lekker Capital CIO Warns Read that way, the tweet is less a precise forecast than a warning about market character. A flag would usually imply a more orderly pause within trend. A horn, by contrast, implies widening swings and a less controlled advance. On Brandt’s chart, Bitcoin is pushing through the upper half of the formation, but the drawn boundaries flare outward as price moves to the right, which visually supports the idea that volatility could expand rather than compress. As for price target, Brandt did not annotate a measured move, so any projection has to be treated as approximate. The most reasonable read from the image is not a fixed breakout target but a path target along the horn itself. The upper curved boundary rises from around the mid-$70,000 area in mid-March toward roughly $83,000 to $88,000 by early April, while the lower boundary also trends sharply higher. If Bitcoin continues to track the upper side of the pattern, the chart appears to point toward the low- to mid-$80,000s as the next visible zone. At press time, BTC traded at $73,186. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
The crypto market moved higher today, led by Bitcoin, which surged to around $74,300, marking its highest level in roughly 40 days. Bitcoin gained nearly $1,800 in just 30 minutes, triggering a wave of liquidations across derivatives markets. More than $113 million worth of short positions were liquidated within an hour, forcing bearish traders to …
The crypto market began the week on a cautious note as investors prepared for a series of key macroeconomic events that could influence global financial markets. Major assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to trade within important ranges, while several altcoins show mixed performance across the broader market. Despite relatively stable price action, traders are …
Bitcoin price started a steady increase above the $72,000 zone. BTC is now consolidating and might aim for more gains if it clears $73,000. Bitcoin started a decent upward move above the $72,000 zone. The price is trading above $71,200 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $71,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might continue to rise if it clears the $73,000 and $74,000 levels. Bitcoin Price Regains Pace Bitcoin price remained elevated and extended its increase above the $70,500 level. BTC climbed above the $71,200 and $72,000 resistance levels. The bulls were able to pump the price above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $73,928 swing high to the $70,200 low. There is also a bullish trend line forming with support at $71,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. Bitcoin is now trading above $71,800 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. If the price remains stable above $71,500, it could attempt a fresh increase. Immediate resistance is near the $72,800 level. The first key resistance is near the $73,000 level or the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $73,928 swing high to the $70,200 low. A close above the $73,000 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $73,800 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $74,000 level. The next barrier for the bulls could be $75,000. Another Decline In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $73,000 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $72,000 level. The first major support is near the $71,500 level or the trend line zone. The next support is now near the $71,200 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $70,350 support in the near term. The main support now sits at $70,000, 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 – $72,000, followed by $71,500. Major Resistance Levels – $73,000 and $74,000.
Analysts said the move reflects a relief bounce driven by ETF inflows, liquidation short squeeze, and bitcoin's position as a macro hedge.
A prominent XRP holder is calling out what he says is a deliberate and recurring scheme to push the token’s price up before US markets open — then drive it back down once trading begins. Related Reading: Strategy’s Bitcoin Bet Now $3.35 Billion In The Red As Saylor Tells Investors To Wait The claim has split the XRP community between those who see a coordinated attack and those who say the data points to something far more routine. A Chart, A Pattern, And A Name For It The community figure at the center of the debate goes by Arthur online. He posted a historical price chart showing XRP surging toward key resistance levels in the hours before US markets open, then quickly reversing after trading begins. He counted nine separate instances of this sequence playing out since February, and says the same pattern has continued into March. Arthur did not stop at simply flagging the moves. He attached a name to what he believes is behind them — calling it a possible “new Jane Street playbook,” a reference to the well-known quantitative trading firm. ???? XRP IS BEING SYSTEMATICALLY MANIPULATED RIGHT NOW Pumps straight to key resistance → US market opens → dumps ???? Happens over and over. Is this the “NEW Jane Street playbook”? XRP down 44% from highs despite MASSIVE @Ripple news, ETF exposure, acquisitions, licenses…… pic.twitter.com/z6gqJwh6Eq — Arthur (@XrpArthur) March 13, 2026 He argued that the sheer number of occurrences, combined with the high volume of leveraged long positions open during each episode, makes coincidence an unlikely explanation. What adds weight to his frustration, at least from his perspective, is the broader backdrop. Ripple has made headlines recently with billion-dollar acquisitions and continued ETF inflows. Yet despite that activity, XRP remains roughly 40% below its recent highs. Every time the price tries to break out, sellers appear and push it back down. Arthur sees that as part of the same problem. Community Pushes Back On Manipulation Theory Not everyone in the XRP community bought the argument. A trader named Robert W entered the conversation and offered a different read. His position was that price moves of this kind tend to repeat across multiple assets when US market liquidity flows in at the open. Com’on Arthur. Not everything is manipulation. The same pattern appears across multiple assets when US liquidity enters the market. Looks more like normal liquidity shifts and profit-taking than a secret “Jane Street playbook”. — Robert W. | XRP Facts & Figures (@RobertXRPFF) March 13, 2026 Profit-taking and liquidity shifts, he said, are the more natural explanation — not a coordinated institutional strategy. Arthur rejected that outright. He pointed to the precision of the pattern: nine occurrences, each following a period of accumulation with a large build-up of long positions. Related Reading: Bitcoin Climbs Back To $73,000 As Short Squeeze Wipes Out $246M In Futures Bets Level Of Consistency That level of consistency, he insisted, does not happen by accident. He called on several well-known voices in the XRP space — including Vincent Van Code, Crypto Eri, BankXRP, Digital Perspectives, and Chad Steingraber — to take a closer look at the chart themselves. The debate did not stay contained to price action for long. Another participant raised a broader critique of the crypto market, arguing that it runs largely on speculation. Featured image from ECS Payments, chart from TradingView
The crypto market’s fear gauge hit 15 — deep inside “Extreme Fear” territory — yet the biggest Bitcoin holders quietly moved in the opposite direction. Related Reading: Strategy’s Bitcoin Bet Now $3.35 Billion In The Red As Saylor Tells Investors To Wait Whale Wallets Grow Their Share Of Total Bitcoin Supply According to crypto analytics platform Santiment, wallets holding between 10 and 10,000 BTC increased their collective share of total supply to 68% last week, up from 68% seven days prior. Whales were not buying blindly. Santiment disclosed the accumulation happened as Bitcoin held steady around $71,000 — a price level that large holders appear to have treated as an entry point worth acting on. While that shift may look small on paper, Santiment flagged it as a meaningful directional change after weeks of selling pressure. Bitcoin was trading around $71,470 at the time of the report, up about 6% over the prior week. Source: Santiment The timing stands out. Just over a week earlier, whale behavior told a very different story. Reports indicate that in the two days leading up to March 6, large wallet holders had offloaded 65% of the Bitcoin they accumulated between February 23 and March 3 — a mass exit that coincided with Bitcoin briefly touching $74,000 before pulling back. A Bottom Signal That Depends On What Retail Does Next Santiment says the renewed accumulation by large holders is encouraging, but the picture isn’t complete yet. What analysts are watching now is whether everyday investors — those with smaller wallets — start trimming their holdings. Data shows that historically, Bitcoin has tended to hit its floor not when big money walks away, but when ordinary buyers give up and sell. “Markets rarely reward the majority consensus immediately,” Santiment said in its weekly report. If retail participation stays elevated or keeps climbing, analysts say that could signal more downside ahead rather than a recovery. That caution is reinforced by on-chain analyst Willy Woo, who recently said Bitcoin remains “solidly in the middle of its bear market” when viewed through a long-range liquidity lens — a read that cuts against any near-term optimism. Related Reading: Bitcoin Climbs Back To $73,000 As Short Squeeze Wipes Out $246M In Futures Bets ETF Inflows Offer A Counterpoint To Bearish Sentiment Not everything in the market is pointing down. US spot Bitcoin ETFs posted their first five-day inflow streak of 2026, pulling in roughly $767 million across the week. That kind of sustained institutional interest is harder to dismiss, and it adds a layer of complexity to what is otherwise a cloudy short-term outlook. Whether whale accumulation marks the start of a sustained recovery or just a brief pause in a longer slide will likely depend on how retail investors behave in the days ahead. Santiment says it wants to see small wallet holdings decline while large wallet positions continue rising — the classic pattern of coins moving from uncertain hands into more committed ones. For now, that shift has started. Whether it holds is another question. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView