Bitcoin is sitting just below $70,000, but the sharper signal may be in the derivatives market: roughly $6 billion in short positions would be forced out if the price climbs to $72,500, according to data from Santiment. Related Reading: XRP Eyes $8.30 Target As Rare Chart Pattern Emerges From Prolonged Decline That comes as Bitcoin keeps testing the same ceiling again and again, with the market showing signs of strain rather than conviction. Sentiment Turns Sharply Sour Social chatter around Bitcoin has weakened fast. Data from Santiment shows the bullish-to-bearish ratio has slipped to 0.81 to 1.00, its lowest reading since February 28. ????️ According to social data across X, Reddit, Telegram, and other platforms, Bitcoin is seeing the highest ratio of bearish discussions (fear) since February 28th. With crypto’s #1 market cap sitting at $66.8K, FUD has crept back in with the community showing a key lack of… pic.twitter.com/Ym7SbUC22I — Santiment (@santimentfeed) April 4, 2026 The drop reflects a market that has grown tired of sideways trading and more nervous about what comes next. Bitcoin has spent much of 2026 moving without much follow-through, and that has worn down confidence across X, Reddit and Telegram. That shift matters because sentiment often bends before price does. The report points out that Bitcoin has repeatedly moved opposite the crowd when fear gets loud enough. Even with the mood turning darker, the coin has not broken down sharply. It has simply kept circling the same level. Bitcoin’s latest struggle is not a small one. It is making a seventh attempt since early February to break above $70,000. The price was around $69,550 at the time of publication, after briefly falling to $60,000 on February 5. The report also says Bitcoin remains about 45% below its record high of $126,080, set on October 6, 2025. Traders Watch The Liquidation Map The futures market adds another layer. Coinglass data cited in the report shows that short positions are heavily packed near $72,500, while about $2 billion in long positions sit closer to $65,000. That gap leaves the market leaning one way. If price pushes higher, some traders could be squeezed out fast, which may add fuel to the move. The report also ties part of the weakness to outside pressures. Geopolitical tension, including the US-Iran conflict, and uncertainty around the Clarity Act are both being framed as drag on sentiment. Those issues do not move Bitcoin on their own, but they can keep buyers cautious when the market is already stuck. Related Reading: Strategy Signals Fresh Bitcoin Buy As Saylor Tweets ‘Back To Work’ On-Chain Data Says The Market Has Not Fully Reset Longer-term signals are less comforting. CryptoQuant data cited in the report shows Bitcoin still trading above its realized price of $54,279. That figure is often treated as a rough dividing line between normal market conditions and deeper stress. The coin has usually had to fall below that level before a stronger accumulation phase takes hold. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
The return in inflows reflects renewed confidence among institutional participants in the crypto market, analysts said.
As Bitcoin (BTC) attempts to reclaim a key resistance area, an analyst has suggested that the end of BTC’s two-month consolidation could be weeks away, potentially opening “generational opportunities” before the next bull run. Related Reading: Here’s Why The Bitcoin And Ethereum Prices Could Keep Crashing This Week Bitcoin Consolidation’s End May Be Weeks Away On Monday, Bitcoin jumped 5% from Sunday’s lows to a key area for the first time in April. Notably, the flagship cryptocurrency has been trading between $62,000-$74,000 over the past two months but has not reached the upper end of its range since late March. Now, BTC is retesting the $69,000-$70,000 resistance area, which could set the stage for a crucial short-term move. Market observer Ted Pillows stated that if the cryptocurrency reclaims this zone, a rally towards $72,000-$74,000 could happen. On the contrary, a rejection would likely see Bitcoin drop to the $65,000-$66,000 support zone, where price has held over the past month. In an X analysis, Ali Martinez noted that the UTXO Realized Price Distribution (URPD) shows the flagship cryptocurrency is “stuck in a ‘No-Trade Zone.’” Per the post, “the URPD shows exactly where every BTC last moved,” with a massive cluster of holders between $70,685-$63,111. “As long as we trade here, millions of holders are incentivized to defend their ‘buy-in,’ creating a natural floor,” he added. Nonetheless, analyst Max Crypto affirmed that BTC’s “decision time is very close,” suggesting that it could see its next big move unfold in the upcoming weeks, based on its previous price action. As he explained, the leading crypto has shown the same performance over the past year, consolidating for 8-15 weeks before the last four big moves. This time, Bitcoin has been moving sideways for 8 weeks, entering its 9th consolidation week on Monday. Based on its previous performance, the market watcher considers that “BTC’s next big move will most likely happen by mid-April, irrespective of US-Iran talks, and will probably be to the downside.” Where Is BTC’s Final Support Located? In his X post, Martinez also analyzed multiple patterns and on-chain metrics to map out BTC’s high-probability accumulation zones and potential bottom. Notably, he highlighted that Bitcoin is approaching its most significant support floor since 2017: an ascending trendline that has guarded its price for nine years, and every retest has preceded a parabolic expansion. This trendline currently sits around the $60,000 and $56,000 levels and could be “the potential launchpad for the next major bull cycle” if it holds. In addition, he outlined three metrics that could mark the “line in the sand” and the best buying opportunities for BTC: the Cumulative Value Days Destroyed (CVDD), the MVRV pricing bands, and the Long-Term Holder (LTH) Realized Price. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s 85% Crash Era Is Over: ‘It’s Now A Proven Technology’, Cathie Wood Says The CVDD, which “tracks when ‘Old Hands’ pass BTC to new buyers, creating a structural foundation for the entire market,” is currently around $47,960. Meanwhile, the MVRV 0.8 Band, located around $43,647, has historically marked the bottom and “the exact zone where BTC sellers exhaust themselves and the ‘Strong Hands’ take over the supply.” Lastly, Martinez noted that the LTH Realized Price, currently at $49,387, is often the final support. However, he added that if the price dips below this level, “it signals a final capitulation phase, especially if the -0.2 Std Dev band at $36,657 is hit” at what he deemed “Generational Buy” levels. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Bitcoin is still far from triggering the three signals that have historically appeared at the end of bear markets, according to analyst Willy Woo. Bitcoin Is Still Trading Far Below The Cost Basis Of Recent Investors In a new post on X, analyst Willy Woo has listed the three things that tend to happen at the end of bear markets. The first signal is the price breaking the cost basis of the short-term holders (STHs). The STHs refer to the investors who purchased their coins within the past 155 days. As such, the cost basis of this group represents the break-even level of the recent buyers of the cryptocurrency. Related Reading: Bitcoin Sharks & Whales Capitulate: Realized Loss Exceeds $200M As the below chart shared by Woo shows, Bitcoin fell under the STH cost basis during past bear markets and maintained there, suggesting that the new entrants remained underwater. As is visible in the graph, Bitcoin also slipped under the STH cost basis alongside the bearish shift in Q4 2025 and since then, it has stayed below this level, with the gap widening over time. Historically, the cryptocurrency’s price has broken back above the STH cost basis at the end of bear markets (as highlighted with circles in the chart). Another thing that has tended to follow this phase shift is fresh buying from investors. This second signal gives rise to the third one: a reversal of trend in the average acquisition level of the STHs. From the chart, it’s apparent that the STH cost basis shows a downtrend during bear markets. This is a natural result of coins changing hands at the lower bear market levels, pushing the average break-even level lower. As a transition away from a major bearish phase occurs, investors start buying at higher prices, causing the STH cost basis to see an upward reversal. Related Reading: Ethereum Drops Nearly 5% As Familiar Leverage Setup Plays Out Under the post, a user asked asked Woo to elaborate. To which, the analyst responded with: Given price is not even close to the cost basis of recent investors, and that cost basis is dropping each day… there’s no point in buying until a cross becomes imminent. Bear markets are about patience. At the moment, the Bitcoin STH cost basis is floating around $81,000, implying that the recent buyers are holding a net unrealized loss of more than 14%. It now remains to be seen how long it will be before the cryptocurrency will be able to find a break back above the level. BTC Price Bitcoin ended last week under the $67,000 level, but the digital asset has kicked back up to start Monday, with its price recovering to $69,500. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView.com
West Texas Intermediate crude has hit $115 a barrel, gasoline prices in the US are up nearly 40% since late February, and Bitcoin is still trying to break through a wall it has failed to climb six times now. That is the world Bitcoin finds itself in on Monday as it briefly touched $69,550 — a modest 3.30% gain that nevertheless sent shockwaves through the derivatives market. Related Reading: Bitcoin Stumbles Hard: The Worst Q1 In Years Raises Big Questions Short Sellers Take The Hardest Hit Over $276 million in leveraged positions were wiped out in 24 hours, hitting 80,200 traders across crypto derivatives platforms. The damage was not spread evenly. Bears took the brunt of it. According to CoinGlass data, short positions accounted for $188 million of the $210 million liquidated in just the 12-hour window around the price surge. Long liquidations, by comparison, came in at $24 million. Traders who had been betting on a continued decline were caught flat-footed as Bitcoin pushed back toward the $70,000 mark it has repeatedly failed to hold since early February. The asset remains well off its best levels. Bitcoin set an all-time high of $126,000 on October 6, 2025. At current prices, it is trading roughly 45% below that record — context that puts Monday’s rally in sharper perspective. A Squeeze Could Still Be Coming The positioning data tells an uneven story. Based on CoinGlass figures, more than $6 billion in short positions are stacked near $72,500. If Bitcoin pushes up to that level, those positions could be forced to close in rapid succession. On the downside, about $2 billion in long positions sit near $65,000 — a smaller but real risk if momentum fades. That gap between short and long exposure is what has some traders watching closely for a possible extended squeeze. Bitcoin has made six runs at $70,000 since slipping below it in early February. Each attempt has fallen short. Monday’s move is the latest test of that resistance, and it arrives against a backdrop that is anything but calm. Related Reading: Bitcoin ETFs Gaining Ground, Could Soon Surpass Gold—Analyst Energy Shock Adds Pressure On All Fronts A standoff over the Strait of Hormuz has been tightening its grip on global energy markets since late February. Iran has rejected ceasefire terms, insisting compensation for war-related damage must be addressed before the strait reopens. Oil prices have surged as a result. US gasoline costs are up sharply, and broader inflation fears have followed. US President Donald Trump has called for Iran to reopen the waterway, citing global trade concerns. Reports indicate he has also suggested a deal with Iran may be within reach, while warning of severe consequences if talks collapse — including potential US control over Iranian oil resources. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
A crypto analyst has presented a new roadmap for Bitcoin (BTC), outlining his interpretation of past events and forecasting the market’s next possible moves in the coming months. The analyst also shared insights into the market’s psychology during key periods in the current cycle. While he reveals how to trade in this shaky environment, the analyst also projects that Bitcoin could hit a new all-time high of $215,000 soon. His overall analysis suggests that Bitcoin may still be in a bull market despite recent price crashes and analysts’ claim that it has entered its cyclical bear phase. A Look At Bitcoin’s Past Cycle Moves In an X post on April 5, crypto market analyst Nehal shared his Bitcoin roadmap for 2026 and several strategies for trading and navigating this cycle. The analyst presented a psychology chart that captures investors’ sentiment stages for each month in a bull and bear market, highlighting how these emotions can drive trading decisions as the market moves. Related Reading: Analyst Who Called Bitcoin Top Says Price Is Going To $200,000, But Should You Buy Now? Starting in February, Nehal described the month as a classic bear trap phase. He noted that during this period, Bitcoin’s price remained low as many investors remained in disbelief, doubting that any emerging rally would hold. At the same time, smart money quietly accumulated positions while others hesitated, seeing any small price bounce as fake. As March unfolded, the analyst noted that the market experienced a final shakeout. Here, weak hands were forced to sell their bags amid the downtrend, even as momentum began to shift upward. By the end of the month, the chart shows that optimism had grown among investors, who began to believe the rally was real, setting the stage for a broader bull run. Now in April, Nehal believes that the long-anticipated altcoin season is taking hold, signaling a capital rotation from Bitcoin into other cryptocurrencies. The chart shows that during this period, thrill and FOMO are expected to dominate the market as investors take longer positions and confidence slowly peaks before BTC’s projected all-time high. What’s Next For The Market Looking ahead to May, Nehal has projected that Bitcoin could reach its next peak near $215,000, marking a more than 200% increase from its current price above $69,000. During this period, early holders may begin taking profits while late buyers rush in. The chart shows that euphoria would be at its highest at this stage as greed spreads and many traders, unfortunately, end up buying near the top. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price To $80,000: How The February Bullish Trend Can Push It 20% Higher In June, Nehal predicts that a bull trap will likely emerge, giving late buyers the illusion that the rally is continuing. His chart indicated that while prices may rebound briefly, anxiety will increase as leveraged positions face possible pressure. Essentially, Bitcoin traders who entered the market near the peak will probably start realizing losses, signaling the start of a downturn. Finally, during July and August, the market is expected to shift into a distribution phase that could lead to a bear market. Nehal’s chart shows that denial may fade at this time as investors place the blame on external factors. Around the same time, Bitcoin could finally hit its price bottom as late buyers likely sell their holdings and exit the market in frustration. Concluding his analysis, Nehal emphasized the importance of trading smartly and maintaining liquidity. He also advised traders to prepare in advance and position themselves strategically, warning that failing to do so could result in major losses. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
Bitcoin price started a decent increase above the $68,800 zone. BTC is trimming gains and might revisit the $67,500 support zone. Bitcoin gained pace for a move above the $68,500 and $68,800 levels. The price is trading above $68,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $67,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might extend losses if it stays below the $69,250 and $69,500 levels. Bitcoin Price Trims Gains Bitcoin price managed to climb higher above the $68,000 resistance zone. BTC gained pace for a move above the $68,500 and $68,800 levels. The price even climbed above $70,000 but failed to remain in a positive zone. A high was formed at $70,463, and the price started a downside correction. There was a move below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $65,688 swing low to the $70,463 high. Bitcoin is now trading above $68,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is also a bullish trend line forming with support at $67,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. If the price remains stable above $67,500, it could attempt a fresh increase. Immediate resistance is near the $69,350 level. The first key resistance is near the $69,800 level. A close above the $69,800 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $70,500 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $71,500 level. The next barrier for the bulls could be $72,000. More Losses In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $69,350 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $68,000 level. The first major support is near the $67,800 level. The next support is now near the $67,500 zone or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $65,688 swing low to the $70,463 high. Any more losses might send the price toward the $66,800 support in the near term. The main support now sits at $65,500, below which BTC might struggle to recover in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the 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 $67,500. Major Resistance Levels – $69,350 and $70,500.
Notorious high‑leverage trader James Wynn has been liquidated yet again as Bitcoin ripped higher, marking his sixth wipeout in just two weeks. Wynn Bites The Bitcoin Dust…Again To no one’s surprise, James Wynn, the trader famous for turning extreme leverage into both spectacular wins and equally dramatic collapses, has fallen once more. In a post from today on the social network X, Lookonchain highlighted the on‑chain Hyperliquid wallet data that confirms the trader’s most recent forced position closure at around $68k. James Wynn(@JamesWynnReal) has been liquidated again due to the market rally. In just the past 2 weeks, he has been liquidated 6 times!https://t.co/Gk9K9GXeel pic.twitter.com/qICzgl6T3w — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) April 6, 2026 On‑chain data linked by Lookonchain and Hypurrscan shows this was his sixth forced closure over roughly two weeks. Every single attempt to fade the move higher ended in a full liquidation rather than a controlled stop. Research tracking his Hyperliquid wallet counts at least 194 historical liquidations before this streak, meaning these six are happening on top of an already brutal track record. On-chain wallet data confirming the liquidation. Source: Hypurrscan. A History Of Spectacular Collapses At his peak in 2025, Wynn’s public Hyperliquid account reportedly sat on more than $80 million dollars in profit after a string of oversized perp bets on Bitcoin and memecoins. Wynn was one of the earliest supporters of $PEPE, that went to reach billions in valuation. The turning point came with a now‑infamous 40x Bitcoin long that ballooned into roughly $1.2–1.25 dollars of notional size, with a liquidation level just a few thousand dollars below spot. Related Reading: Ripple Makes A $13 Trillion Bet With This Move, And XRP Price Could Be Set To Explode Instead of walking away, Wynn doubled down on the same playbook. In late May and early June, he followed with a streak that led to at least nine liquidations on a single wallet and cumulative losses approaching $22 million. By the time 2025 drew to a close, Wynn had been liquidated so often that entire articles and research notes treated him as a case study in what hyper‑leverage does to even big accounts. Bullish on $BTC? James Wynn(@JamesWynnReal) has closed his short and flipped long on $BTC. Aguila Trades(@AguilaTrades) is doubling down, increasing his long to 2,201 $BTC ($238M).https://t.co/FX6sISWuDPhttps://t.co/1Aq6gywbqf pic.twitter.com/HB61RN0Gnv — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) June 29, 2025 Now, since mid‑March 2026, Wynn has kept leaning into fresh high‑leverage Bitcoin shorts, typically cranking exposure up to around 40x with notional sizes between roughly $44k and 190k. The trader saw another complete wipeout hit his account on March 25, and by the end of the month three different 40x BTC shorts had all been blown out by relatively modest price bumps. With that kind of leverage, Bitcoin only had to nudge a few percent higher for each position to slam straight into its liquidation level. Why His Strategy Keeps Falling Wynn has become a symbol of the current environment of the crypto market: hyper‑volatile, over‑levered, and unforgiving to FOMO shorts and revenge trades. A live red-flag warning sign. You need to watch this whale! Over the past 2 days, he has deposited 8,200 $BTC($559M) into #Binance. Every time he deposits $BTC, the price drops. Yesterday, I warned when he made a deposit — and soon after, $BTC dropped over 3%.https://t.co/8D2y9MbfFn pic.twitter.com/IyjYXvW8sx — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) February 13, 2026 Each of Wynn’s new shorts has been opened into strength, with Bitcoin grinding higher and short positioning already crowded, making his entries perfect fuel for squeezes rather than smart contrarian trades. At 40x leverage, a move of about 2.5 percent against the position is enough to wipe him out completely, so every standard post‑ETF rally or short‑covering spike becomes a death sentence for his margin instead of an opportunity to add. Related Reading: Here’s Why The Bitcoin And Ethereum Prices Could Keep Crashing This Week Wynn’s six liquidations signal show how structurally dangerous it is to short a trending Bitcoin market with casino‑level leverage and no room for error. His chain of spectacular failures means his positions are now treated almost like a sentiment indicator. At the moment of writing, BTC trades for the highs $69k on the daily chart. Source: BTCUSD on Tradingview. Cover image from Perplexity. BTCUSD chart from Tradingview.
Bitcoin rose with the rest of the crypto market on Monday after President Donald Trump struck a mixed tone on a possible deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a relief rally that lifted prices but left the broader market setup unresolved. According to CryptoSlate's data, the largest cryptocurrency briefly climbed above […]
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Bitcoin investors hoping for a quick recovery may need to be patient. That is the message from Katie Stockton, founder and managing partner of Fairlead Strategies, who appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Box this week. Bitcoin Is Boring Right Now and That Is the Point Stockton’s Bitcoin read was measured but clear. She sees the current …
The Bitcoin price has surged back above $69,000 after experiencing a major decline last week. While the price appears to be rebounding from the downtrend, a market analyst has warned that the BTC could still face another price crash. After projecting its decline from above $100,000, the analyst now forecasts a price plunge to $29,000, likely marking Bitcoin’s final bottom. Bitcoin Price Faces Possible Crash To $29,000 Market expert LavaXBT has shared two possible scenarios for Bitcoin’s next move. However, the analyst appears to be leaning more bearish, projecting that BTC could fall again, hitting levels not seen in years. In his “macro update,” shared on X, the analyst predicts that Bitcoin could first decline to $45,000 before plunging toward a possible price floor around $29,000, as shown on the chart. Related Reading: XRP Analyst Reveals Why The Altcoin Is Set To Hit $27 LavaXBT noted that his previous thesis for the first quarter of 2026 did not play out as expected, despite most technical indicators aligning. He attributed this deviation to a lack of trading volume and the ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting the market. Recently, financial markets have been experiencing significant volatility as investors’ fear grow amid the US-Iran war. While Bitcoin appears resilient, the conflict and reduced confidence could still put significant pressure on its price. Given the analyst’s bearish outlook, he plans to short Bitcoin if its price jumps back up to $73,000, $78,000, and possibly $80,000. He emphasized that the current environment is not ideal for trading, given Bitcoin’s low volume and how unpredictable its price action has become. Also, LavaXBT believes that a decline in Bitcoin could affect the broader altcoin market. He predicts that if BTC crashes to $29,000, then altcoins will likely fall harder. He also expects most altcoins to return to their 2022 crash prices or drop even lower. As a result, the analyst has warned against buying altcoins at random levels. Rather, he suggests that traders and investors should wait for Bitcoin to hit strong support levels before considering accumulating altcoins. He highlighted the importance of patience, noting that he would wait and focus on higher opportunities as the Bitcoin price navigates the current bear market. Related Reading: Pundit Predicts How Long It Will Take For The XRP Price To Reach $20 Analyst Highlights BTC’s Possible Upside While he projects that Bitcoin could fall to $29,000, which is a more than 58% decline below its current price of over $69,000, LavaXBT has also outlined the potential for a strong upside. In his price chart, the analyst noted that the likelihood of Bitcoin reaching an all-time high in this cycle would only increase when it reclaimed the swing high around $93,000. Once Bitcoin exceeds this resistance zone, LavaXBT noted that the cryptocurrency must close above $120,000 before it can confirm its uptrend and establish higher highs. If this happens, he believes the target for the next macro upswing is around $160,000, exceeding BTC’s current all-time high of $126,000 by roughly 27%. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Crypto analyst LP has declared that Bitcoin hasn’t seen a true bottoming formation yet, despite the price looking to form strong support at current levels. This comes as BTC looks to reclaim the psychological $70,000 amid talks of a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. Bitcoin Is Still At Risk As The Price Is Yet To Form A Bottom In an X post, LP stated that Bitcoin hasn’t shown a true bottoming formation and suggested that the leading crypto isn’t yet close to a bottom. He alluded to previous bear cycles, noting that bottoms were formed after multiple sweeps of the lows, which forced capitulation before BTC made a reversal. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Breakdown To $45,000: The Levels To Watch Out For Next Steps However, the analyst noted that this time has been different, with Bitcoin consistently sweeping the highs, making it difficult to enter short positions while leaving the lows exposed and building liquidity below. He declared that it is likely a matter of time before price targets lower wicks, which can then lead to a proper bottoming process ahead of the next bull cycle. LP stated that when that breakdown eventually happens, market participants need to watch the price action closely. He remarked that a true bottom is likely forming when price starts repeatedly sweeping the lows, making it psychologically difficult to enter longs. It is worth noting that Bitcoin has been on a recovery since the February 6 lows and has yet to form a new low. Bitcoin’s recovery has come amid the U.S.-Iran war, with the leading crypto holding strong above key support levels despite escalating tensions. BTC is now looking to reclaim the psychological $70,000 level amid reports that the U.S. and Iran are working on a 45-day ceasefire to end the war. A Decline To $63,000 Still On The Cards In another X post, LP stated that it is only a matter of time before the $63,000 level gets swept. He noted that price remains range-bound and that both sides will continue to get chopped, but that the target remains clear. As such, the analyst advised that the best approach is to enter at the extremes of the range. “Even with a bearish HTF bias, 63–62K stands out as a solid area for hedge longs against the short from 73K,” he added. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price To $80,000: How The February Bullish Trend Can Push It 20% Higher Commenting on the lower time frame, LP noted that high-leverage short clusters have been cleared, while larger clusters remain overhead, extending to the $75,000 level. Meanwhile, to the downside, he stated that long liquidation clusters are building around $66,000, adding liquidity below. Overall, the analyst revealed that liquidity remains more concentrated to the upside, but that as long as the price remains range-bound, both sides are likely to be cleared. At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $69,100, up over 3% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
Michael Saylor's Strategy acquires 4,871 BTC for $330 million resuming digital asset purchases amid Q1 unrealized losses.
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Michael Saylor’s firm, Strategy, added 4,871 #Bitcoin to its portfolio between April 1 and April 5, spending approximately $329.9 million at an average price of $67,718 per BTC. This brings the company’s total holdings to 766,970 BTC, acquired for about $58.02 billion at an average cost of $75,644 per coin. The move underscores Strategy’s long-term …
With Bitcoin trading near $69,000, Strategy is sitting on an unrealized loss on its large cryptocurrency holdings, yet the company’s founder shows no sign of pulling back. Related Reading: Bitcoin ETFs Gaining Ground, Could Soon Surpass Gold—Analyst Saylor’s Orange Dot Returns Michael Saylor posted what followers recognized immediately: the orange dot chart his company uses to signal a fresh round of Bitcoin buying. The post, shared on X over the weekend, came with a simple caption — “back to work” — after Strategy sat out the previous week without making a single purchase. The company is expected to confirm the exact amount acquired when it releases its weekly disclosure on Monday. Strategy, which rebranded from MicroStrategy, now holds 762,099 Bitcoin. At current prices, those coins are worth just close to $51 billion. The company paid an average of $75,699 per coin, meaning the current market price leaves it underwater by about 11%. ₿ack to Work. pic.twitter.com/mbZTWiNUct — Michael Saylor (@saylor) April 5, 2026 Dilution Risk Shadows The Bitcoin Bet To keep buying, Strategy relies on selling shares — both common stock and preferred shares — to raise cash. Reports indicate the company still has billions of dollars in at-the-money share offerings available. One preferred share program, known as STRC, recently pulled in enough funds to purchase more than 1,800 Bitcoin on its own. But the math is getting harder to ignore. Strategy’s net asset value premium has slipped below 1, which means the market is no longer valuing the stock above the worth of the Bitcoin it actually holds. When that premium disappears, the case for buying the stock instead of Bitcoin directly becomes harder to make. Continued share sales chip away at existing shareholders by increasing the total number of shares in circulation. If Bitcoin were to climb back to its record high of $126,300, the company’s current stash would be worth more than $96 billion — a number that makes the dilution argument easier to stomach for believers in the trade. Related Reading: XRP Eyes $8.30 Target As Rare Chart Pattern Emerges From Prolonged Decline Stock Chart Flashes Warning Signs The technical picture for MSTR is grim by most standard measures. The stock traded at $120 at the end of last week, down from an all-time high of $542. It has broken below a key support level at $2320 — a floor it held as recently as March of last year. A death cross has formed on the chart, with the 50-day moving average crossing beneath the 200-day moving average. The stock has also stayed below its Supertrend indicator since August, a pattern that signals a sustained downward trend under conventional technical analysis. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin has climbed back above the $70,000 mark, hitting its highest level in the past 10 days. The move was quick, with BTC jumping around 3.6% in just 12 hours, triggering over $258 million in liquidations, $233 million of that from short positions. Can Short Squeeze Fuel the Rally Higher The breakout was largely fueled …
At 8:30 on a Friday morning, the Bureau of Labor Statistics dropped one of the more surprising jobs reports of the past year. The US economy added 178,000 jobs in March, and the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.3%. When put against a Wall Street consensus calling for roughly 57,000 nonfarm payrolls, the number was […]
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The federal government is preparing to redraw the boundaries of America's retirement accounts. The US Department of Labor has proposed a new rule clarifying how 401(k) fiduciaries (the employer committees legally responsible for plan investment decisions) should evaluate so-called “alternative” assets, including private equity, private credit, and…digital assets. The proposal came directly out of an […]
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The Bitcoin price experienced a strong bullish push and closed the weekly trade above $69,000. The volume also increased to some extent, highlighting the rise in trader participation. In the meantime, the token has entered a crucial phase where the next move could largely depend on the macro factors rather than the chart breakouts. The …
Bitcoin and Ethereum prices are still trending low coming out of the weekend, and there is the possibility that this could continue this new week. A number of developments have hit the crypto market recently that could deepen the already negative sentiment surrounding the crypto industry. Thus, with Bitcoin and Ethereum being the foremost digital assets in the space, they could be hit first by the wave of negative news coming out of the market. US-Iran War Is Far From Over: Bitcoin, Ethereum Prices Could Crash Back in February 2026, the United States had attacked Iranian military forces, leading to what is now known as the US-Iran war. Since then, tensions have remained high, the financial markets have suffered greatly as a result, and risk assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum have not been left out. Related Reading: Bitcoin Sentiment Hits 5-Week Fear Level – Is A Reversal Coming? In the month that followed the initial attack, there had been talks of a ceasefire. However, President Donald Trump, in his latest address, completely dashed the hopes of a ceasefire. According to a report from SoSoValue, this has now pushed things toward escalation, rather than a resolution. With President Trump dismissing the need for global oil and leaving the Strait of Hormuz to be guarded by other nations, oil prices are expected to ramp up higher during this time. In addition, there is the expectation of interest rate hikes, and this could negatively affect the Bitcoin and Ethereum prices during this time. Crypto Market Hit By Another Hack With the move into the bear market and Bitcoin and Ethereum prices crashing, attacks on the crypto market seemed to have slowed down. That is, until now, when news of the DRIFT Protocol hack broke during the weekend. According to reports, the Solana protocol had been targeted by North Korean threat actors, who eventually succeeded. In jus 12 minutes, these bad actors were able to infiltrate the protocols wallets and make away with $285 million, with the attack attributed to the Lazarus Group. Naturally, the movement of liquidity out of the market remains a major concern given that Bitcoin and Ethereum are already suffering from low liquidity. The DRIFT token also crashed 40% once the news broke, leaving the market in a state of shock. On-chain sleuth ZachXBT also took to X to call out Circle for failing to act while the USDC from the DRIFT attack was being moved across over 100 transactions. The funds have since been moved from Solana to Ethereum, leaving users wondering as to what is being done to protect against these threat actors. Related Reading: Why XRP Supply Crashing On Coinbase Is A Good Thing For The Price Sentiment Falls Toward Record Levels Another factor that could drive down the Bitcoin and Ethereum prices is the fact that investors are still very wary of putting money into the market. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index is currently sitting in the Extreme Fear territory, which marks a time of low liquidity and participation in the market. If sentiment does not begin to improve and liquidity does not flow back into the market, then the Bitcoin and Ethereum prices could continue to decline. This could trigger a cascading event where investors panic-sell in order to reduce losses, thereby leading to a steep decline. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com
In a rare mining win, a solo Bitcoin miner connected to CKPool successfully mined block 943,411, earning the full reward of 3.139 BTC (about $210,000), made up of the block subsidy and fees. Solo mining is extremely competitive and uncommon today because large industrial operations dominate the network and difficulty is high, making individual wins …
Crypto markets are in the green on Monday, with Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP all posting modest gains after weeks of subdued price action. Bitcoin is trading around $69,137, up 3% in 24 hours. Ethereum has climbed to $2,131, gaining nearly 4%. XRP is holding near $1.33, up roughly 2% on the day. Iran Talks Are …
Bitcoin price started a decent increase above the $68,000 zone. BTC is now showing positive signs and might gain further if it clears $69,250. Bitcoin gained pace for a move above the $67,500 and $68,000 levels. The price is trading above $68,500 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $67,650 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might start another decline if it stays below the $69,250 and $69,500 levels. Bitcoin Price Gains Traction Bitcoin price managed to climb higher above the $67,250 resistance zone. BTC gained pace for a move above the $67,500 and $68,000 levels. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $67,650 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The pair even climbed above $69,000. A high is formed at $69,256, and the price is now consolidating above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $65,688 swing low to the $69,256 high. Bitcoin is now trading above $68,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. If the price remains stable above $68,500, it could attempt a fresh increase. Immediate resistance is near the $69,250 level. The first key resistance is near the $69,500 level. A close above the $69,500 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $70,000 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $71,500 level. The next barrier for the bulls could be $72,000. Another Decline In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $69,250 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $68,800 level. The first major support is near the $68,500 level. The next support is now near the $67,500 zone or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $65,688 swing low to the $69,256 high. Any more losses might send the price toward the $67,000 support in the near term. The main support now sits at $66,500, below which BTC might struggle to recover in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $68,500, followed by $68,000. Major Resistance Levels – $69,250 and $69,500.
A solo bitcoin miner using CKpool collected roughly $210,000 for solving the 312th solo block cracked with the software since its 2014 launch.
A popular crypto trader has come forward on the social media platform X to predict that the Bitcoin price might soon head further downwards to the $63,000 level. This prognosis is based on the liquidity dynamics that have, over the past few weeks, driven the flagship cryptocurrency’s price. Bitcoin Market Structure Suggests More Volatility Ahead In a 4th of April post on the X platform, KillaXBT revealed the possible trajectories the Bitcoin price could follow over the coming weeks. The crypto trader’s analysis is based on the current technical structure of BTC, citing multiple support and resistance levels visible on its weekly timeframe. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Breakdown To $45,000: The Levels To Watch Out For Next Steps The analyst explained that the past few weeks had investors seeing multiple sweeps across external highs and internal lows. More precisely, the sequence appears to have started about four weeks ago with a sweep of external range highs, which in turn triggered a swift reversal of the Bitcoin price — eventually leading to a bearish weekly close. KillaXBT explained that, owing to this move, Bitcoin had to find balance again; this led the flagship cryptocurrency’s weekly candle back again towards $71,500. Interestingly, this move was with the apparent intention of sweeping late short positions, before prices reversed bearish once more — a move KillaXBT pointed out to be the classic liquidity hunt seen before reversals. Because the previous week’s candle closed bearish, the crypto pundit highlighted another noteworthy event; the current week also swept some liquidity (another rebalancing event). What followed this sweep is evidently another downward rejection of the BTC price. However, because Bitcoin’s recovery is majorly being driven by leveraged positions, and with the market structure already bearish, KillaXBT implies that available buy pressure might soon be exhausted. As such, the $64,900 lows seem to be exposed for another such liquidity sweep. In the mid-term, the technical analyst also sees Bitcoin breaching the external range lows at $63,000. On another note, the market quant highlighted that this downside sweep falls in line with expectations of an immediate reversal towards $72,800, where yet another sell move lies in wait. Short-Term Holder Activity Supports Near-Term Bearish Sentiment In another post on X, on-chain analyst Joao Wedson shared that there has been a notable shift in behavior among short-term participants in the Bitcoin market, with the data suggesting that this cohort is increasingly offloading their holdings. The relevant indicator here is the Short-term Holder Net Position Change metric. This investor cohort typically includes investors who have held Bitcoin for less than 155 days. As such, they are often more reactive to sudden changes in price action, as opposed to the more seasoned market participants. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s 85% Crash Era Is Over: ‘It’s Now A Proven Technology’, Cathie Wood Says By extension, the activity of these new holders can actually reveal the change in sentiment (in this case, a bearish one). When this happens (impulsive selling activity), the Bitcoin price often heads south, as these sales contribute to bearish pressure. Thus, the world’s leading cryptocurrency could indeed be heading towards $63,000 in the near-term, at least before any real recovery attempts would be seen. As of this writing, Bitcoin trades at around $67,256, reflecting a 0.5% growth in the past day. Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView
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The crypto market is entering a decisive week, with Bitcoin price holding above $67,000, Ethereum price stabilising near $2,000, and XRP price hovering around the $1.3 zone. While the total market cap remains above $2.3 trillion, the price action lacks conviction. It could appear as if the rally is heading towards a breakout, but in …
The Bitcoin bear market is now six months in and showing no signs of letting up. During this time, a cycle low of $60,000 was established, preceding the present consolidation action being seen. However, bearish sentiments remain at heightened levels, especially considering the disturbed geopolitical landscape of the past month. While there have been encouraging signs of ongoing institutional accumulation, there are still expectations of a market bottom, which would confirm a bullish trend reversal. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Breakdown To $45,000: The Levels To Watch Out For Next Steps Bitcoin ‘Ultimate Support’ Lies At $47,960 – Analyst In an X post on April 4, renowned analyst Ali Martinez shares a critical insight on the Bitcoin market structure, predicting the macro bottom amid an enduring corrective phase. This analysis is based on the Cumulative Value Days Destroyed (CVDD), an on-chain metric used to estimate Bitcoin’s long-term price floor by measuring the cumulative value of “Coin Days Destroyed” over time. For context, Coin Days Destroyed measures how long coins were held before being spent, with older coins having more coin days destroyed upon any on-chain movement. The cumulative value of the CDD, when adjusted, creates the CVDD that tracks the price level at which long-term holders are likely to distribute their coins, thus forming a macro market bottom. The importance of token distribution by long-term holders comes from the ownership change with new participants, injecting fresh capital. A macro bottom is presumed to be formed at this level because it represents a new cost basis, which the new holders are likely to defend, transforming it into a key support level. According to Martinez, the present CVDD price floor is at $47,960, which the analyst recognizes as the ultimate support zone. Notably. Bitcoin trades at $66,683, indicating there is still significant room for a downside despite the price dip since the bear market commenced in October 2025. If Bitcoin dips to the CVDD floor, historical data shows consistent proof of a major rebound. Considering this pattern, Martinez refers to this price level ($47,960) as the structural foundation of the Bitcoin market. Related Reading: XRP Has Never Been This Quiet On Binance. Discover If The Silence Is A Warning or a Setup Bitcoin Price Overview At the time of writing, Bitcoin trades at $67,279 after a slight increase of 0.69% in the past day and 0.72% in the past week. The maiden cryptocurrency has experienced a cumulative devaluation of 46.7% in this bear market, bringing its total cap to around $1.34 trillion. However, Bitcoin’s influence in the crypto ecosystem remains strong with a market dominance of 58.1%. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview
Bitcoin is entering the new week under a cloud of doubt, with social sentiment tilting to fear just as price action continues to stall below $66,800. Data from Santiment shows a noticeable change in crowd behavior, hinting that the market’s mood may be reaching an inflection point. Sentiment extremes have often corresponded with turning points in previous cycles, but the current backdrop of price action is somewhat confusing. Related Reading: XRP Eyes $8.30 Target As Rare Chart Pattern Emerges From Prolonged Decline FUD Returns With Bitcoin Stalling At $66,800 On-chain analytics platform Santiment pointed out a notable change in crowd psychology on Saturday, reporting that bearish discussions across X, Reddit, Telegram, and other major platforms have increased to their highest ratio relative to bullish commentary since February 28th. Bitcoin was trading at $66,800 at the time of the data snapshot, within what Santiment’s sentiment model designates as the FUD Zone. This is a threshold where negative commentary structurally overwhelms positive discourse. The ratio stood at just 0.81 bullish comments for every 1.00 bearish comment, marking the most pessimistic social reading in five weeks. A review of Santiment’s chart shows the spread between bullish and bearish commentary widening materially through the final days of March and into the first weekend of April. Bitcoin Sentiment Chart. Source: @santimentfeed On X Santiment attributed the deteriorating sentiment in part to an extended period of stagnancy across the broader cryptocurrency market throughout 2026, a year that has so far frustrated bulls who anticipated a reversal of 2025’s year-end bearish momentum. Bitcoin spent much of the first quarter trading bearish, and the lack of a meaningful breakout appears to be wearing on retail participants. Furthermore, Bitcoin ended Q1 2026 with a negative 22.1% close. Peak FUD Could Be The Setup Bulls Are Waiting For This sentiment deterioration has been characterized by the Bitcoin price action relatively compressed below $70,000, with repeated attempts to reclaim higher levels in late March and early April being met with rejection. However, the very depth of current pessimism is being read by Santiment as a constructive signal. The firm’s commentary leaned contrarian, noting that markets have historically tended to move in the opposite direction of prevailing crowd expectations. According to the on-chain analytics platform, a high level of FUD like this is a good sign that things can turn positive sooner rather than later. There are also external uncertainties playing a role in how the sentiment surrounding Bitcoin has turned out. Geopolitical tensions and regulatory discussions, including those surrounding the proposed CLARITY Act, are causing hesitation among participants. Related Reading: Standard Chartered Sees Bitcoin Exploding To $500K By 2030 These factors are feeding into the broader what-if environment, and they are limiting the ability of Bitcoin’s investors to keep their optimism. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $66,650, down by 0.5% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin's price is still trading far above the depths of past bear markets, and that distance is now making the current moment feel pretty disorienting. Under the surface, a huge share of the market is already back in pain. On-chain data show that by early April, roughly 46% of Bitcoin's supply was being held at […]
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