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By launching its Macro Strategic Reserve, World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has advanced significantly and strengthened its position in the dynamic Bitcoin market. The approach, which seeks to fortify the business’s financial foundation, coincides with heightened turbulence in the digital asset market. Although this seems like a well-planned approach, questions have already been raised concerning WLFI’s stability and long-term sustainability. Related Reading: This Dogecoin Chart Formation Could Catapult Meme Coin Over $1—Analyst Aiming For Stability With A Bitcoin Reserve The Macro Strategic Reserve aims to diversify WLFI’s portfolio by focusing on important digital assets including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). The initiative has already invested an estimated $470,000 in ONDO tokens, indicating a stronger commitment to implementing DeFi principles. WLFI’s move is vital to preserve its stability; while some contend that owning unpredictable digital assets does not always correspond to financial security. With the cryptocurrency market witnessing frequent price swings, some question if this reserve will genuinely serve as a viable form of investment or simply expose WLFI to increased risk. Dear WLFI Community, We are thrilled to announce a transformative initiative that marks a significant milestone in our journey together. World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is proud to unveil the Macro Strategy, our strategic token reserve designed to bolster leading projects like… — WLFI (@worldlibertyfi) February 11, 2025 A Shrinking Treasury Raises Concerns WLFI has had a financial decline, despite its ambitious aims. According to reports, the company’s treasury has shrunk from more than $300 million to barely $35 million, a huge drop that raises concerns. The decline comes after a series of big asset liquidations, which some say were required to keep the project afloat. This capital loss has raised concerns about WLFI’s ability to continue operating in the long run. Maintaining investor confidence may be difficult given the substantial fall in reserves. Ties To Trump Family Under Scrutiny There are also ties between WLFI and US President Donald Trump and his family, which makes things even more complicated. Some crypto fans think this is a good thing that could help them get government support, but others don’t believe so. Some people are worried that political ties could lead to problems with regulations or conflicts of interest. Furthermore, the engagement of prominent personalities in the cryptocurrency industry has historically elicited conflicting reactions. Some say that mainstream support could boost legitimacy, while others worry that it will create debate and harm the industry’s reputation. Related Reading: Final Dip? Dogecoin Correction Could Precede A Record Surge—Analyst What’s Next For WLFI? WLFI’s Macro Strategic Reserve is not without risks. If it works, the company’s cryptocurrency reputation and financial system stability may improve. However, obstacles are inevitable. Regulation uncertainty, market volatility, and a diminishing budget will undermine the Trump-backed initiative. Featured image from Gemini Imagen, chart from TradingView

Bitcoin price is consolidating above the $95,000 support zone. BTC is struggling and might extend losses if it stays below the $100,000 level. Bitcoin started a fresh decline from the $98,500 resistance zone. The price is trading below $96,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break below a connecting bullish trend line with support at $96,670 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it clears the $97,600 zone. Bitcoin Price Dips Again Bitcoin price failed to continue higher above the $100,000 zone. It started another decline below the $96,500 zone. BTC gained bearish momentum for a move below the $96,000 and $95,500 levels. There was a break below a connecting bullish trend line with support at $96,670 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The price tested the $95,000 zone and recently recovered some losses. There was a move above the $95,750 level. The price surpassed the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $98,442 swing high to the $94,899 low. Bitcoin price is now trading below $96,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $96,650 level. The first key resistance is near the $97,000 level. The next key resistance could be $97,600 or the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $98,442 swing high to the $94,899 low. A close above the $97,600 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $98,500 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $100,000 level. Another Decline In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $97,000 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Immediate support on the downside is near the $95,500 level. The first major support is near the $95,000 level. The next support is now near the $93,500 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $92,000 support in the near term. The main support sits at $91,000. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $95,500, followed by $95,000. Major Resistance Levels – $97,000 and $98,000.

The sun could be set to shine brighter in Japan’s financial horizon, as regulators take another look at how Bitcoin will play a role in the country’s financial landscape. Authorities are now considering lifting a long-standing ban on Bitcoin and crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This might signal a new era in the government’s outlook on digital currencies. Related Reading: Can XRP Hit $10,000? A Quadrillion Market Cap For The Coin If That Happens – Analyst If given the green light, this action would open doors for both institutional and retail investors by aligning Japan with other big financial hubs embracing crypto-based investment products. Crypto ETFs May Soon Become A Reality In Japan Japan’s top financial regulator, the Financial Services Agency (FSA), is apparently considering approving Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This will change the investing environment of the country greatly. For years, the ban on these funds has limited the ways in which investors might have access to digital assets via regulated financial instruments. Japan appears to be closely monitoring the United States’ recent approval of numerous Bitcoin spot ETFs. The introduction of crypto ETFs, according to analysts, would offer investors a more structured and secure method of participating in the digital asset market, without the risks associated with direct ownership. Japan Advocates For Tax Reforms That Favor Crypto Apart from the acceptance of ETFs, Japan is looking at major tax changes that would boost the attractiveness of bitcoin investments. Currently, profits from cryptocurrencies are liable to taxes at rates ranging from up to 55%, which has discouraged investors. Still, authorities are thinking about lowering the rate to 20% to match the taxation of stocks and other traditional financial assets. This change most likely would be a motivation for other traders and institutions to enter the market. If implemented, the new tax policy has the potential to establish Japan as one of the most crypto-friendly economies in Asia, thereby attracting substantial capital inflows. Related Reading: Analyst Eyes $387 For Solana As Key Support Levels Strengthen—Details Reclassifying Cryptocurrencies As Financial Products Along with a bigger plan to make regulations clearer, the FSA is also considering whether cryptocurrencies should be considered regular financial assets, like stocks or bonds. If this goes into action, crypto assets will have to follow stricter rules for reporting and disclosing information. This will make the industry more open and protect investors. This change in the law may calm big investors’ fears of price manipulation, fraud, and a lack of oversight, which have been holding them back in the past. Japan’s move to recognize digital assets as a safe form of investment could be a model for other countries to follow. Featured image from Gemini Imagen, chart from TradingView

Crypto pundit Crypto Michael, who correctly called the Bitcoin price surge from $15,400 to $100,000, has revealed what is next for the flagship crypto. Based on his revelation, Bitcoin still has enough room in this market cycle before its price peaks.  What Next For The Bitcoin Price In an X post, Crypto Michael stated that when the Bitcoin price breaks $108,000, it will ignite a parabolic rally of immense proportions. The analyst seemed confident in this happening as he revealed how he had literally called every Bitcoin move since the $15,000 bottom to perfection. He also noted that his target since BTC was at $15,000 was the $108,000 trendline, which was hit.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Enters Ascending Phase After Cup And Handle Formation At $105,000, Here’s The Next Target However, he believes that the Bitcoin price isn’t done yet, and he advised market participants to be ready for the parabolic rally that could come once BTC breaks $108,000. Although the crypto pundit believes Bitcoin has more room to rally to the upside, he failed to reveal how high the flagship crypto could go once it breaks above $108,000.  Meanwhile, in another X post, Crypto Michael predicted that the next leg up should begin soon for the Bitcoin price, a move that could lead to a break above the $108,000 resistance. The analyst suggested that this move will likely happen soon, noting that his Bitcoin fractal has played out to perfection so far.  Indeed, the Bitcoin price could be ready for its next leg up. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez revealed that capital inflows into the crypto market are starting to pick up. $6 billion has been added in the past week, which the analyst noted is a sign of renewed momentum. The first step would be for Bitcoin to reclaim the $100,000 price level, which could lead to higher prices.  $116,000 Could Be The Next Stop For BTC Crypto analyst Titan of Crypto suggested that $116,000 could be the next stop for the Bitcoin price. In an X post, he revealed that the asset is currently forming a symmetrical triangle. The analyst added that a breakout to the upside could send the flagship crypto to $116,000. The analyst had before now predicted that BTC could rally to as high as $180,000 in this market cycle. Crypto analyst Crypto Jelle also suggested that the Bitcoin price could rally to as high as $116,000 on its next leg up. He noted that BTC’s local downtrend had been broken and retested. He then raised the possibility of the flagship crypto reclaiming the $100,000 level. His accompanying chart showed that $108,000 would be the resistance level to break if BTC reclaims $100,000. Once it breaks $108,000, then a rally to $116,000 looks imminent. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Prediction: Analyst Charts Roadmap To $117,000, What You Should Know At the time of writing, the BTC price is trading at around $98,300, up over 1% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from Tradingview.com

Bitcoin price is consolidating above the $96,200 support zone. BTC is showing a few positive signs and might attempt to rally above $99,000. Bitcoin started a decent recovery wave above the $95,000 level. The price is trading above $96,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $98,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it clears the $98,000 zone. Bitcoin Price Eyes Fresh Increase Bitcoin price failed to continue higher above the $100,500 zone. It started another decline below the $97,500 zone. BTC gained bearish momentum for a move below the $96,000 and $95,000 levels. There was also a spike below the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $91,000 swing low to the $102,500 high. The price tested the $95,000 zone and recently recovered some losses. There was a move above the $96,000 level. Bitcoin price is now trading above $97,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $98,000 level. There is also a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $98,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The first key resistance is near the $99,000 level. The next key resistance could be $100,000. A close above the $100,000 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $101,200 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $102,500 level. Another Decline In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $98,000 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Immediate support on the downside is near the $96,500 level. The first major support is near the $95,500 level. The next support is now near the $93,700 zone or the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $91,000 swing low to the $102,500 high. Any more losses might send the price toward the $92,000 support in the near term. The main support sits at $91,000. 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 – $96,500, followed by $95,500. Major Resistance Levels – $98,000 and $100,000.

Bitcoin price is consolidating above the $95,000 support zone. BTC is struggling and might slip further unless there is a close above $98,800. Bitcoin started a fresh decline below the $98,000 level. The price is trading below $98,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $98,200 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it clears the $98,000 zone. Bitcoin Price Holds Support Bitcoin price failed to continue higher above the $100,500 zone. It started another decline below the $98,500 zone. BTC gained bearish momentum for a move below the $98,000 and $96,000 levels. There was a move below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $91,000 swing low to the $102,500 high. The price even spiked below the $95,500 support level and settled below the 100 hourly Simple moving average. It tested the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $91,000 swing low to the $102,500 high. Bitcoin price is now trading below $98,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $96,750 level. The first key resistance is near the $98,000 level. There is also a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $98,200 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The next key resistance could be $100,000. A close above the $100,000 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $101,200 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $102,500 level. More Losses In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $98,000 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Immediate support on the downside is near the $96,000 level. The first major support is near the $95,500 level. The next support is now near the $93,700 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $92,000 support in the near term. The main support sits at $91,000. 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 – $96,200, followed by $95,500. Major Resistance Levels – $98,000 and $100,000.

The Bitcoin space is buzzing again, but this time with eyebrow-raising predictions that seem almost too good to be true. Abra Global’s CEO Bill Barhydt has stepped into the spotlight with a series of ambitious forecasts that have left many in the crypto community both excited and skeptical. His vision for Bitcoin’s future price tag? A staggering $350,000. Related Reading: Final Dip? Dogecoin Correction Could Precede A Record Surge—Analyst A Tale Of Two Economic Forces The basis of Barhydt’s forecasts is mostly on expected changes in American monetary policy. Reduced interest rates and possible quantitative easing are supposed to flood the market with fresh cash, generating what he sharply refers to as a “Cyclical Valhalla.” Though the actions of the Federal Reserve to control the trillion-dollar debt load of the country could have an impact on the crypto markets, the link is not as clear-cut as some would have you believe. My base case for for current crypto cycle (NFA) Bitcoin – $350k Ethereum – $8,000 Solana – $900 Sui – $25 High end of range is ~2x these values. My model is simple. This administration wants interest rates much lower and they’ll do whatever they have to to achieve that. They… — Bill Barhydt (@billbarX) February 8, 2025 Beyond Bitcoin: Altcoins In The Spotlight Although Bitcoin takes front stage, Barhydt’s crystal ball still remembers other cryptocurrencies. While Solana can possibly soar to $900, Ethereum sees hitting $8,000. These projections exceed even other optimistic expectations, including VanEck’s $520 target for Solana, and they well outweigh present values. With a forecasted increase to $25 based mostly on its connection with Bitcoin’s movements, the less well-known SUI token has not gone unnoticed either. The ETF Effect: A New Chapter Or False Dawn Indeed, fresh optimism is brought by the recent approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the market. For instance, the month of February saw a flow of $755 million into Bitcoin ETFs when the US CPI data was released. This illustrates the ever-increasing appetite of institutions to get exposure to crypto assets. Yet this mere snapshot of success cannot be read in isolation. These inflows are not sustainable, while past performance does not guarantee future results. Related Reading: Shiba Inu Set For A 10-Fold Explosion? Analysts Predict 6,000% Surge Reading Between The Lines: What’s Missing Despite the appealing narrative, several crucial factors deserve closer scrutiny. The analysis largely ignores potential headwinds such as regulatory challenges, technological risks, and market manipulation concerns. Barhydt’s confidence in a “brass balls” approach to investing might resonate with crypto enthusiasts, but it glosses over the sophisticated risk management strategies that institutional investors typically employ. The way the crypto market interacts with conventional economic data is not set in stone. Although historically simpler monetary policy corresponds with asset price inflation, the maturing of the crypto market could produce different results this time. It is probable that astute investors will adopt a balanced approach to these predictions, recognizing both the substantial risks and the potential opportunities that await them. Featured image from Unilad, chart from TradingView

This trading week proved rather turbulent for Bitcoin as the premier cryptocurrency fell to as low as $91,000 on Monday amid concerns of a potential trade war between the US and Canada, Mexico, and China. Though Bitcoin soon made a sharp recovery rising briefly above $102,000, the flagship cryptocurrency currently trades above $96,000 in what appears to be a range-bound market. Meanwhile, blockchain analytics firm Glassnode has provided valuable insights on Bitcoin investor behavior in the last few months. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Exchange Reserves Plunge—Are We On The Brink Of A Rebound? Bitcoin Retail Investors Stacking 10,627 BTC Daily  In a new X post, Glassnode dived into the recent activity of Bitcoin holders stating that retail investors i.e. address holding ≤1 BTC, are presently on an accumulation spree stretching to mid-December. Notably, these small investors are purchasing Bitcoin at an accelerated average rate of 10,627 BTC per day, which represents a 72% surge compared to last year’s daily average of 6,177 BTC. This aggressive buying by retail investors marks a stark contrast to their behavior in November where they opted to take profits as Bitcoin soared past $100,000.  However, their renewed accumulation despite Bitcoin’s woes since December suggests a strong confidence in the asset’s long-term profitability.   On the other end, Bitcoin whales i.e. investors holding over 1000 BTC, are offloading their assets at a rather unprecedented rate.  Since November 24, these large investors have been moving Bitcoin to exchanges at an alarming average rate of 32,509 per day, suggesting a potential 9x increase in selling pressure compared to BTC’s yearly average. Generally, a large sell-off by market whales is a bearish signal indicating uncertainty about an asset’s future price.  However, the Bitcoin community remains bullish as a significant portion of the offload by the market whales can be attributed to profit-taking rather than loss of confidence. Furthermore, the recent accumulation surge by retail investors has served as a key absorber of supply, mitigating potential drastic price declines. Albeit, as Bitcoin struggles to find some stability, retail investors must maintain their current demand level which is crucial in sustaining the asset’s bullish structure. Related Reading: BNB Price Poised to Rally—If It Can Overcome This Hurdle BTC Price Overview  At press time, Bitcoin trades at $96,679 after a 0.84% decline in the past day. This negative performance underlines the asset’s form in the past week in which prices dipped by a cumulative 5.71%. Despite the price decline, trading volume has surged by 17.22%, signaling increased market activity and interest. Bitcoin’s price action indicates consolidation within the $95,000–$100,000 range, setting the stage for a potential breakout. To confirm an uptrend, market bulls must drive a rally beyond the critical $105,000 resistance level. Featured image from blockgeni, chart from Tradingview

As expectations of an altcoin season mount, a new technical analysis of the Bitcoin Dominance (BTC.D) draws striking parallels between the 2021 and 2025 market cycles, aiming to determine whether altcoins are on the brink of another bull run. Historically, Bitcoin Dominance has been a key indicator in predicting the likelihood of an altcoin, as a decline in BTC.D often signals a shift in investors’ focus on alternative cryptocurrencies.  Historical Bitcoin Dominance Signal Possible Altcoin Season Crypto analyst Luca on X (formerly Twitter) is questioning whether history is repeating itself as similar past market trends emerge in this current cycle. The analyst shared two parallel charts, tracking the Bitcoin Dominance market capitalization and the start of the altcoin season.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Dominance And Altcoin Season: What The Sudden Volatility Means For The Market The chart compared the BTC.D market cap in the 2021 and 2025 cycles, revealing an eerily similar pattern that unfolded during the bull market in 2021. Back then, many investors had anticipated the start of the altcoin season immediately after BTC.D hit a high-timeframe resistance. However, to the surprise of the broader market, Bitcoin’s dominance deviated above the resistance, leading to a mass sell-off in altcoins.  Fast-forward to 2025, Luca believes this narrative is playing out again. As BTC.D dropped below the 61% resistance zone, the market hoped for a rotation into altcoins. Instead, BTC.D surged even higher, deviating again and triggering a mass capitulation of altcoins.  Luca’s Bitcoin Dominance chart shows the resistance zone where BTC.D struggled to break through in 2021 and 2025. In both cycles, BTC.D deviated from this resistance level. However, after the shift in 2021, Bitcoin dominance fell sharply to the green zone between 58% and 60%. This zone corresponded with a major rally that sparked the start of the altcoin season.  In the 2025 BTC.D chart, Luca highlighted the next green zone as around 54.56%. If historical trends repeat, BTC.D may drop to this low level and potentially trigger a similar rally to kickstart this cycle’s anticipated altcoin season.  At the moment, all eyes are on BTC.D as the market awaits its next move, which could define the fate of altcoins in this bull market. The analyst notes that the key question remains: will history repeat itself, or will the 2025 cycle run a new course?  Analyst Says 2025 Altcoin Season Is Out Of Reach In another X post, a crypto analyst, Brucer, argues that the altcoin season may not occur during this cycle. He outlines three primary reasons for his foreboding analysis, underscoring that during past cycles, the altcoin season was driven by major events like the 2017 ICO boom. However, each cycle varies in intensity and may not repeat the same conditions that led to past altcoin seasons. Related Reading: Is Altcoin Season Here Already? VanEck Answers As Bitcoin Price Struggles Below $100,000 Secondly, Brucer noted that altcoins are currently struggling to regain previous highs while Bitcoin’s dominance continues to rise, now sitting above a 60% market cap. Lastly, the analyst suggested that an altcoin season 2025 is unlikely unless significant macroeconomic changes occur. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from Tradingview.com

Despite recent price volatility and market uncertainties, a renowned bitcoin specialist has offered an extremely positive assessment on Bitcoin and the other cryptocurrencies. Michaël van de Poppe, the creator of MN Consultancy, believes we’re witnessing the dawn of a historic bull market that could push Bitcoin’s value to previously unimaginable heights. Related Reading: Bold Prediction: XRP Holders On The Path To Millionaire Status—Analyst The ‘Perfect Storm’ For Bitcoin & Ethereum In a radical change, the Trump administration’s pro-crypto policies have produced what van de Poppe refers to as “the perfect storm” for the growth of Bitcoin and Ethereum. This institutional support and improved banking custody alternatives have created the foundation for what may turn out to be the biggest cryptocurrency boom in history. The crypto guru suggests that similar exponential growth patterns could emerge by drawing comparisons to the dot com bubble of 1995-1999. “We’re currently in an ecosystem that has the most bullish government ever standing behind the whole perspective of tokenizing all assets […] and the adoption of Bitcoin into the government’s balance sheets,” van de Poppe wrote on X. Two Possible Market Peak Scenarios Arise Van de Poppe suggests two possible routes of development for the bitcoin industry. Based on the first scenario—which is rooted on the traditional four-year cycle—by the end of the year, Bitcoin may reach between $300,000 and $500,000, therefore attaining a remarkable peak. The crpyto expert also predicts Ethereum to reach $20,000. The perfect storm for #Bitcoin at $500,000 and #Ethereum at $20,000. The current sentiment of the markets is ultra bearish as the biggest daily capitulation in the history of the crypto markets has been taking place. Understandable. What’s next? Well, if your positions were… pic.twitter.com/q7IvIXM7VU — Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) February 5, 2025 Conversely, he advises two more years of bull run might see Bitcoin valued at $1 million. These forecasts beat the present trade price of $99,000, with possible gains that would surpass the 20x surge exhibited during the 2017 bull market. Trade Conflicts May Accelerate Growth Of Crypto Van de Poppe believes that the looming trade war between the United States and China might benefit the bitcoin industry instead of being a danger. He believes that China’s choice to lower its currency value by selling dollars might reduce the value of the US dollar and bond prices, which could benefit other cryptocurrencies. This perspective challenges common mindsets about the market and offers a new way to understand how global conflicts impact digital assets. Short-Term Market Volatility Even while the future appears bright, there are still obstacles to overcome right now. For the first time in six to 12 months, analytics firm CryptoQuant discovered that nearly 50,000 Bitcoin units are in circulation. Related Reading: Bitcoin $100K Breakdown Spells Trouble For Short-Term Investors—Study Despite the broad bullish sentiment, the sale of this large amount of dormant coins could result in extreme market turbulence and short-term price pressure. Furthermore, even though long-term projections are still positive, the arrival of these ostensibly dormant coins onto the market raises doubts about the near future. This comparison between short-term volatility and long-term potential demonstrates how volatile and dynamic the bitcoin market is. Featured image from Gemini Imagen, chart from TradingView

The market behavior of Bitcoin has undergone a dramatic change as its volatility has fallen to an all-time low. This change is a sign that the market is maturing and attracting more institutional investors, who had previously avoided its volatile price fluctuations. Related Reading: Bold Prediction: XRP Holders On The Path To Millionaire Status—Analyst Bitcoin 3-Month Volatility Down To New Lows According to the most recent data from Glassnode, the cryptocurrency’s three-month realized volatility has fallen to all-time lows. The days of jaw-dropping 80–100% price swings are over. With volatility staying below 50%, Bitcoin is still moving in a fairly stable direction today. This newfound stability isn’t just a fleeting moment – it’s reshaping the entire market landscape. Institutional Powerhouses Step Up With a solid $40 billion in net inflows, the introduction of US spot Bitcoin ETFs has completely transformed the market. In addition to countries making calculated investments in Bitcoin, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) is spearheading this institutional push. The market’s reaction has been intriguing: rather than the typical peaks and troughs, Bitcoin now exhibits a “stair-stepping” development pattern, with price surges interspersed with consolidation periods. The Impact Of Whales On Market Dynamics An interesting trend can be seen in a recent data: Over a hundred new wallets containing at least 100 BTC units were added in February, whereas nearly 138,000 smaller ones suffered a decline in holdings. This development provides important insight into the mood of the market. While newer traders who joined within the last six months are selling due to short-term market swings, large investors, commonly referred to as “whales,” are discreetly accumulating Bitcoin during price falls. Related Reading: Shiba Inu Set For A 10-Fold Explosion? Analysts Predict 6,000% Surge A New Era In Crypto Investing For long-term investors, the current state of Bitcoin offers an engaging story. Even if the flagship digital asset’s price dropped by 0.10% in a day to $97,547, its risk-adjusted returns still beat those of the majority of other asset classes, latest data shows. Bitcoin’s annual volatility fell to an all-time low, while its risk-adjusted returns remained superior to most major asset classes pic.twitter.com/pbPaSCBCzV — unfolded. (@cryptounfolded) February 5, 2025 Analytics company Unfolded says that Bitcoin is still doing well, even though its yearly price swings have reached their lowest point ever. The mix of strong profits and lower risk makes it great for institutions to invest in, and it could lead to the next phase of Bitcoin’s growth in the financial sector. A key change in the cryptocurrency world is how Bitcoin has transformed from a highly unpredictable investment to a more dependable option. Bitcoin might be starting to become a reliable financial asset if big investors keep putting money in and large holders continue to buy more. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView

Bitcoin price is consolidating above the $95,500 support zone. BTC is showing a few positive signs and might attempt a recovery if it clears $100,000. Bitcoin started a fresh decline below the $100,000 level. The price is trading below $99,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $98,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it clears the $100,000 zone. Bitcoin Price Holds Support Bitcoin price failed to continue higher above the $102,500 zone. It started another decline below the $99,000 zone. BTC gained bearish momentum for a move below the $98,500 and $96,500 levels. A low was formed at $95,700 and the price recently started a consolidation phase. There was a minor increase above the $97,000 level. The price surpassed the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $102,500 swing high to the $95,700 low. Bitcoin price is now trading below $98,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $98,000 level. There is also a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $98,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The first key resistance is near the $99,100 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $102,500 swing high to the $95,700 low. The next key resistance could be $100,000. A close above the $100,000 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $101,200 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $102,500 level. Another Decline In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $98,000 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Immediate support on the downside is near the $96,200 level. The first major support is near the $95,500 level. The next support is now near the $93,200 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $92,200 support in the near term. The main support sits at $90,900. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now near the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $96,200, followed by $95,500. Major Resistance Levels – $98,000 and $100,000.

Bitcoin continued dominance has remained a defining feature of the current market cycle, with the leading crypto asset receiving most of the inflows into the market. At the time of writing, Bitcoin’s dominance over the entire market is at 60.3% after a 4% increase in the past 24 hours. Notably, crypto analyst Rekt Capital pointed to the 71% dominance level as an important threshold for crypto investors still awaiting an altcoin season. Reaching 71% Is Critical For An Altcoin Season The Bitcoin dominance chart, which tracks Bitcoin’s market capitalization in relation to the entire crypto market, has consistently risen throughout this cycle, even during periods of price corrections. Bitcoin’s dominance has been fueled by institutional demand after the introduction of Spot Bitcoin ETFs and market dynamics favoring BTC as a potential reserve for countries.  Related Reading: Altcoin Season Paused Forever? What The Rising Bitcoin Dominance Says Will Happen A direct consequence of this prolonged Bitcoin dominance has been the sluggish performance of the altcoin market. Although some altcoins like Solana and XRP have managed to outperform Bitcoin for brief periods, the capital has consistently rotated back into Bitcoin, preventing a sustained altcoin market breakout. However, some analysts believe a significant shift could be very close, with Bitcoin dominance now sitting at a multi-year high. One such analyst is an analyst known as Rekt Capital on social media platform X. His analysis reveals a historical pattern where altcoin seasons emerge whenever Bitcoin dominance reaches a key threshold and subsequently faces rejection. According to a Bitcoin dominance chart that accompanied his analysis, Bitcoin’s dominance has been rejected around the 71% level three successive times in the past. Interestingly, each rejection has been marked by Bitcoin’s dominance falling over multiple monthly candles, as altcoins outperformed Bitcoin throughout those months.  The most recent occurrence of this pattern was during the 2021 bull market. At the time, Bitcoin dominance briefly spiked above 72% before reversing course. Once rejected, it entered a five-month downtrend, ultimately stabilizing around the 40% level as altcoins took control of the market. Will 71% Trigger A New Altcoin Season? Although Bitcoin’s dominance is not at 71% yet, it is still steadily inching upward towards this level. Particularly, Bitcoin’s dominance is at 60.3%, and there are no signs of slowing down. This means that investors banking on a repeat of rejection around 71% might have to wait longer for the dominance to even reach this level. Related Reading: Bitcoin Forms First Daily Death Cross On Dominance Chart In 4 Years, What To Expect Next If the 71% dominance level eventually becomes a local top again, historical patterns suggest altcoins could experience rapid gains. However, unlike in previous cycles, Ethereum may not take the lead in an altcoin season this time around. The leading altcoin has struggled to gain momentum this cycle as recent market dynamics have diminished its dominance in relation to other altcoins like XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin, which are witnessing more interest among crypto traders. Featured image from LinkedIn, chart from Tradingview.com

Bitcoin price started another decline below the $100,500 zone. BTC is trimming gains and might continue to move down toward the $95,000 zone. Bitcoin started a fresh decline below the $100,000 level. The price is trading below $98,800 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $98,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it stays above the $95,000 zone. Bitcoin Price Dips Below $98,000 Bitcoin price failed to continue higher above the $102,500 zone. It started another decline below the $99,500 zone. BTC gained bearish momentum for a move below the $98,800 and $97,500 levels. The bears pushed the price below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $91,000 swing low to the $102,500 high. The price even tested the $96,500 support zone and is currently consolidating losses with a bearish angle. Bitcoin price is now trading below $98,800 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $98,000 level. There is also a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $98,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The first key resistance is near the $99,500 level. The next key resistance could be $100,000. A close above the $100,000 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $102,500 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $103,500 level. More Losses In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $98,000 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Immediate support on the downside is near the $96,500 level. The first major support is near the $95,400 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $91,000 swing low to the $102,500 high. The next support is now near the $93,700 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $95,000 support 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 – $96,500, followed by $95,000. Major Resistance Levels – $98,000 and $100,000.

Crypto analyst CryptoCon has provided valuable insights into the Bitcoin price action in this cycle. Based on his analysis, the next thirty days could be a game-changer, with BTC set to witness a significant move to the upside.  Why The Next 30 Days Could Be A Game Changer As The Bitcoin Price Makes its Move In an X post, CryptoCon predicted that the Bitcoin price could rally to as high as $160,000 in the next thirty days. This would be a game-changer for the market, especially considering the bearish sentiment in the crypto market at the moment. The analyst noted that Bitcoin has spent about 583 days ranging in this cycle.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Forms Double Bottom After Crash, Is A Bounce To $112,000 ATH Possible? On the other hand, the analyst remarked that the Bitcoin price has spent just 175 days, making meaningful price action to the upside. In line with this, he alluded to how patience is key, considering how Bitcoin ranges for most of the cycle. However, CryptoCon is convinced that the next 30-day sprint of great price action that the market is about to witness is worth the wait.  The analyst’s accompanying chart showed that the Bitcoin price could record up to 37 days of expansion on this next leg up. The chart also showed that the flagship crypto could rally to as high as $160,000 in March following this upward trend. This is bullish for the broader crypto market as altcoins are also expected to rally as BTC moves to the upside. Before now, CryptoCon had already assured that the bull cycle wasn’t over despite the crypto market facing the largest liquidation event in this cycle, with over $2 billion wiped out from the market.    BTC’s Trend Remains Uncertain For Now While the Bitcoin price could rally to $160,000 in the next thirty days, crypto analyst Ali Martinez has stated that BTC’s trend direction in the short term remains uncertain. He noted that the flagship crypto is consolidating between $90,900 and $108,500. The analyst added that the trend remains uncertain until there is a clear breakout beyond this range.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Open Interest Crashes By $4.5 Billion In One Weekend, Spells Doom For Bulls However, crypto analyst Kevin Capital suggested that the Bitcoin price could soon record a massive bounce to as high as $111,000, marking a new all-time high (ATH) for the flagship crypto. He noted that all the major liquidity on the monthly heatmap is to the upside towards this $111,000 price level. The analyst added that this cannot be ignored, especially after a massive capitulation. He further remarked that he would be shocked if BTC didn’t grab this liquidity and head lower.  At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $97,800, down over 1% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com

Bitcoin price started another decline from the $102,500 zone. BTC is trimming gains and struggling to stay above the $96,500 support zone. Bitcoin started a fresh decline below the $100,000 level. The price is trading below $99,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a new connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $99,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it stays above the $95,500 zone. Bitcoin Price Dips Below $100,000 Bitcoin price failed to continue higher above the $102,500 zone. It started another decline below the $100,000 zone. BTC gained bearish momentum for a move below the $98,500 and $97,500 levels. The bears pushed the price below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $91,000 swing low to the $102,500 high. The price even tested the $96,500 support zone and is currently consolidating losses. There is also a new connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $99,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. Bitcoin price is now trading below $98,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $98,000 level. The first key resistance is near the $99,000 level. The next key resistance could be $100,000. A close above the $100,000 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $102,500 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $103,500 level. More Losses In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $99,000 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Immediate support on the downside is near the $96,500 level. The first major support is near the $95,500 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $91,000 swing low to the $102,500 high. The next support is now near the $93,750 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $95,500 support in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $96,500, followed by $95,500. Major Resistance Levels – $99,000 and $100,000.

The recent price slump in Bitcoin, caused by a turbulent cryptocurrency market, has sent many investors into panic mode, forcing them to offload their BTC holdings at a loss. However, blockchain analytics firm Glassnode noted that a group of Bitcoin investors remained resilient despite the crypto market volatility, saying that long-term holders of the firstborn crypto are unshaken by the current market slump. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bull Market At Risk If Key $97,000 Support Level Fails To Hold, Analyst Warns Long-Term Holders ‘Largely Unaffected’ Glassnode said that Bitcoin, like other cryptocurrencies, experienced a shaky week in which traders saw the world’s most dominant digital asset crash below the $100,000 level. At one point, Bitcoin’s price nearly hit the $90,000 level, at $92,800, on February 3, which was the lowest since BTC recorded $90,890 on January 13. On the brighter side, the blockchain analytics firm noted that BTC’s long-term holders seem insulated from all the chaos surrounding the cryptocurrency community, saying, “#BTC’s long-term holders (LTHs) remain largely unaffected.” Glassnode revealed that data showed nearly 0.01% of the supply of these BTC holders was in loss, emphasizing the resiliency of long-term investors in times of market turbulence. However, the crypto firm remarked that these Bitcoin investors experienced a decreasing unrealized profit. “However, their unrealized profit share has steadily declined since November, now at its lowest since September – suggesting no renewed accumulation yet,” Glassnode said in a post. The analyst noted that BTC holders are not aggressively buying at current prices, possibly waiting for better market signals before resuming accumulation. Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Bleed Meanwhile, data showed that another segment of Bitcoin investors suffered the most from the market crash – short-term holders. According to Glassnode, short-term BTC holders experienced a significant loss after the crypto’s price slid below the $100,000 level, causing panic among these traders. #Bitcoin dipped below $100K over the weekend, pushing a notable amount of short-term holder (STH) supply into loss. At $97K, the supply in loss & profit held by STHs was evenly split at ~11% – the largest loss exposure for STHs since early January: https://t.co/Drjy6ahQMm pic.twitter.com/gypNiJ0BqX — glassnode (@glassnode) February 3, 2025 Glassnode said that when Bitcoin plummeted to $100,000 over the weekend, it pushed “a notable amount of short-term holder (STH) supply into loss.” “At $97K, the supply in loss & profit held by STHs was evenly split at ~11% – the largest loss exposure for STHs since early January,” the blockchain analytics firm said in an X post. Bearish Market Sentiment An analyst noted that Bitcoin briefly dipped so low that it nearly hit $90,000 per coin, as the dominating crypto suffered after the market crash. “Bitcoin plummeted to as low as $91.2K as all of crypto has dipped with world stock markets starting the week with heavy bleeding. Media outlets seem to be attributing plummeting sectors to ‘Trump’s trade war’,” market intelligence platform Santiment said in a post. ???? Bitcoin plummeted to as low as $91.2K as all of crypto has dipped with world stock markets starting the week with heavy bleeding. Media outlets seem to be attributing plummeting sectors to ‘Trump’s trade war’. Whether this is the primary reason or if there are other… pic.twitter.com/ij1bQ6xfUu — Santiment (@santimentfeed) February 3, 2025 Related Reading: Crypto Traders Wrecked As Trump’s Tariffs Spark $2 Billion Liquidation Santiment added that there have been overwhelmingly negative reactions from investors in the cryptocurrency community as a result of the price decline, and for a moment it seems BTC is about to enter bearish territory. The market intelligence platform noted that at the moment, Bitcoin was able to pull back to $96,000. “Was this flush orchestrated to get trigger-happy retail traders to sell at a local bottom? Historically, markets virtually always move the opposite direction of the crowd’s expectations,” Santiment asked in a post. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView

Crypto analyst Merlijn has described the Bitcoin price crash to $91,000 as a major bear trap as optimism returns to the market. The flagship crypto had dropped to this level following a wave of weekend sell-offs but has since recovered above the psychological $100,000 level.  Bitcoin Price Crash To $91,000 Termed “Biggest Bear Trap” In an X post, Merlijn described the Bitcoin price crash to $91,000 as the “biggest bear trap of this cycle.” The analyst noted that this happened in the 2017 and 2021 bull runs and has now occurred in this 2025 bull cycle. He is optimistic that Bitcoin and other crypto are well primed to rally to new highs, remarking that every major bull run had a final bear trap before sending it.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Aims For $150,000-$170,000 With Wave Formation, Here Are The Details The Bitcoin price had crashed to $91,000 following a wave of sell-offs, which was sparked by Donald Trump’s tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. This raised concerns about a trade war as Mexico and Canada moved to announce tariffs on imports from the US in retaliation. However, this turned out to be a bear trap, as BTC quickly reversed its weekend loss on Monday.  The Bitcoin price reclaimed $100,000 as the US, Mexico, and Canada agreed to a one-month pause on these tariffs. The rally to the psychological $100,000 level has again sparked optimism in the crypto market, especially with altcoins rebounding alongside the flagship crypto. Merlijn warned market participants that they can either choose to get shaken out or be positioned for the biggest move yet. Merlijn also shared a chart that showed that the bull cycle is far from over. Based on the chart, the Bitcoin price will still go through the renewed optimism, FOMO, and Euphoria phase before it tops in this cycle.  What’s Next For BTC? In an X post, crypto analyst Rekt Capital stated that the Bitcoin price needs to record a daily close above $101,000 and retest it successfully to reclaim it into support. He added that a successful reclaim of this price level could lead to an uptrend continuation, with BTC rallying to around $103,000. Based on the accompanying chart he shared, the next crucial resistance for the Bitcoin price is around $106,148. Related Reading: Bitcoin Upper Band Moves Above $105,400 – Where Price Is Headed Next Crypto analyst Titan of Crypto asserted that Bitcoin’s bull market is still intact. According to him, the bullish trend remains valid as long as BTC holds a monthly close above the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level. In an X post, he highlighted a continuation pattern that could send the Bitcoin price as high as $117,000 in the short term.  At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $99,500, up over 5% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from Tradingview.com

Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies are experiencing renewed selling pressure as escalating trade tensions between the United States and China lead to fresh tariffs on both sides. The largest cryptocurrency dropped to as low as $91,000 on Monday, while major altcoins like Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) also faced losses. CME Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Drops 4% The most recent installment of tariffs comes after the US enacted a 10% tax on all items from China, leading China to respond with its own tariffs on certain US imports, such as oil and liquefied natural gas, starting February 10.  In another development, China has launched an inquiry into Google LLC over supposed antitrust infringements, intensifying the tension between the two economic giants. Related Reading: Solana Retraces TRUMP Meme Pump Gains – But Technicals Suggest A $300 Run This market turbulence has wiped out the benefits from a short relief rally on Monday, which occurred after the Trump administration decided to postpone tariffs on Mexico and Canada for a month. The weekend’s initial declaration of US tariffs had already triggered a steep drop in cryptocurrency prices. Investor trust in riskier assets has been notably affected, as US investors pulled a net $235 million from a set of 12 Bitcoin-centric exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on Monday. Moreover, open interest in Bitcoin futures contracts on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group Inc.’s derivatives market decreased by 4%, reflecting a more cautious attitude among institutional investors. President Donald Trump, recognized for his pro-crypto position, has unintentionally brought more uncertainty to digital asset markets.  Although cryptocurrencies experienced a rise following Trump’s election, the market now faces a difficult landscape marked by geopolitical strife and regulatory obstacles. Historical Trends Suggest Potential For Deeper Corrections As of this writing, Bitcoin was trading at $98,970, about 13% shy of its all-time high. Meanwhile, US ETFs investing in Ethereum witnessed record trading volumes on Monday, with significant liquidation of leveraged positions rattled by ongoing trade uncertainties.  The iShares Ethereum Trust, led by BlackRock, accounted for nearly half of the $1.5 billion in trading volume among a group of nine ETFs. ETH plummeted by as much as 27% on Monday, leading to over $600 million in liquidations within perpetual futures markets, according to Bloomberg data. Related Reading: TRUMP Coin Tanks 18%—Even Donald Trump Couldn’t Save It Analyzing current price trends, crypto analyst Ali Martinez identified $92,180 as a critical support level for Bitcoin, based on MVRV (Market Value to Realized Value) pricing bands.  If this support level fails, the next target could be $74,400. Despite the recent price correction, Bitcoin traders are still enjoying a profit margin of 3.36%.  Historically, local bottoms have formed when profit margins drop below -12%, suggesting that Bitcoin could have further downside potential before reaching a true bottom. Additionally, the MVRV Momentum indicator has remained in negative territory since the beginning of the year, signaling ongoing market weakness.  Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com

Bitcoin price started a fresh upward move above the $98,000 zone. BTC is trimming losses but might struggle to settle above the $103,000 zone. Bitcoin started a fresh upward move above the $100,000 level. The price is trading above $99,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $96,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it stays above the $100,000 zone. Bitcoin Price Reclaims $100,000 Bitcoin price started another decline below the $95,000 zone. BTC gained bearish momentum for a move below the $93,500 and $92,000 levels. It even dived below $91,000. A low was formed at $90,944 and the price recently started a decent recovery wave. There was a move above the $95,500 level. The price cleared the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $106,000 swing high to the $90,945 low. Moreover, there was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $96,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. Bitcoin price is now trading above $98,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $102,000 level. The first key resistance is near the $102,500 level or the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $106,000 swing high to the $90,945 low. The next key resistance could be $103,200. A close above the $103,200 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $105,000 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $107,000 level. Another Decline In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $103,200 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Immediate support on the downside is near the $100,500 level. The first major support is near the $100,000 level. The next support is now near the $98,000 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $96,500 support 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 – $100,500, followed by $100,000. Major Resistance Levels – $102,000 and $103,200.

Bitcoin open interest crashed by billions in one weekend, painting a bearish outlook for the flagship crypto and spells doom for BTC bulls. Despite this setback, crypto analysts have provided some optimism with their analysis, which hints at a bullish reversal soon enough.  Bitcoin’s Open Interest Crashes By $4.5 Billion Over The Weekend Coinglass data shows that Bitcoin’s open interest crashed by $4.5 billion over the weekend, dropping from $65 billion to $61.5 billion. This came following the liquidations that occurred due to the BTC price crash. Further data from Coinglass shows that over $2 billion has been wiped out from the Bitcoin market in the last 24 hours.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Traders Turn Bearish Despite Price Recovery Above $97,000, Here Are The Numbers Bitcoin bulls took the most hit, as $1.88 billion in long positions was liquidated during this period, leading to a crash in BTC’s open interest. This paints a bearish outlook for the flagship crypto and puts the bulls in danger as the bears look to be firmly in control. For context, Bitcoin dropped from above $100,000 to as low as $92,000 over the weekend.  This Bitcoin price crash occurred after US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada and a 10% tariff on goods from China. Mexico and Canada have retaliated by imposing tariffs on goods from the US, while China has also hinted about imposing a tariff on US goods.  Bitcoin’s open interest looks unlikely to recover in the short term as market participants could choose to stay out of the market due to economic uncertainty. This occurrence spells doom for Bitcoin bulls as the flagship crypto could drop lower if there are no buyers to defend BTC at these levels.  Some Positive For Bitcoin Amid Open Interest Crash  In an X post, crypto analyst Ali Martinez revealed that 65.75% of Binance traders with open Bitcoin futures positions are betting on the upside. This is bullish for the BTC price as these traders have a track record of being right most of the time. As such, the flagship crypto could rebound from its current price level.  In an X post, crypto analyst Titan of Crypto stated that the broader trend for the Bitcoin price is still upward. This came as he revealed that BTC is establishing a new range between $104,400 and $93,600. The crypto analyst remarked that the short-term direction remains uncertain until this range breaks. However, in the long term, Titan of Crypto is confident that the broader trend is still upward.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Price In Trouble? Bearish Divergence That Led To Market Crash Last Cycle Returns Meanwhile, renowned author and finance expert Robert Kiyosaki suggested that this wasn’t a time to panic as this was an opportunity to buy Bitcoin on sale before it rallies further to the upside.  At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $94,000, down over 6% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com

The cryptocurrency community is abuzz with anticipation regarding XRP’s future price trajectory. Egrag Crypto, a market analyst, anticipates that XRP will experience a significant increase in value, with a potential 70% increase. Related Reading: Chainlink (LINK) Set For $36? Whale Moves Suggest A Big Rally—Analyst If these projections are accurate, XRP’s market capitalization could reach $300 billion in the near future, causing its price to fluctuate between $5 and $6. Nevertheless, the prospective for the future is the source of genuine enthusiasm. The token’s market capitalization could increase to over $1 trillion if XRP sticks to the patterns of previous market cycles, resulting in an estimated price of $20 per coin. Riding On The Success Of Past Cycles XRP has shown endurance over time even if the crypto industry is known to be erratic. Its possible surge is usually connected with past market cycles, in which similar trends led to significant price rise. #XRP – Market Cap ( First $300B – $1.1 T): ????Scenario 1: ????If we look at the channel’s measured move, #XRP‘s market cap could potentially rise to a staggering $4 trillion! ???? While this is possible, predicting the timing of such a move is tricky. If this happens, #XRP‘s price… pic.twitter.com/VfRzRbOKV4 — EGRAG CRYPTO (@egragcrypto) February 1, 2025 With the current positive outlook in the cryptocurrency market, it’s possible that XRP could also see similar growth. Analysts say that XRP’s promise comes from its main uses in decentralized finance and international payments. The $70 Prediction: Is It Realistic? Although some might consider an estimate of $70 unrealistic, it is not just based on wishful thinking. The potential for more institutions to adopt and clearer regulations, which experts see as broader market trends, are key factors driving this increase. Roadblocks Along The Way Still, XRP’s journey presents several difficulties. Legal conflicts like the current SEC case have always caused a lot of ambiguity. Such elements could influence XRP’s price and hinder any possible increase. XRP market cap currently at $133 billion. Chart: TradingView.com XRP Price Action Over the past 24 hours, XRP has fallen 20% to $2.31. Open interest has fallen 5.50% to $6 billion, suggesting some positions are closing. Meanwhile, options volume has fallen 63% to $4.50K, indicating a decline in speculation. In contrast, options open interest has risen 26% to $1.60 million, indicating renewed confidence among long-term traders. Related Reading: XRP Posts Highest Monthly Close Ever—What’s Next? The Journey To $20 And Beyond In the future, it is feasible for XRP to achieve a price of $20 if it is able to surpass the $1.1 trillion market valuation. In anticipation of this prediction becoming a reality, investors and analysts are intently monitoring XRP. XRP is a noteworthy contender for significant future development due to its strong fundamentals and its position in the market, despite the general lack of certainty in the cryptocurrency world. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView

Bitcoin price started a fresh declined below the $100,000 zone. BTC is down close to 10% and might test the $90,000 support zone. Bitcoin started a fresh decline below the $100,000 level. The price is trading below $99,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $96,200 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it stays above the $90,000 zone. Bitcoin Price Dives Below $100,000 Bitcoin price started another decline below the $100,000 zone. BTC gained bearish momentum for a move below the $98,000 and $95,000 levels. It even dived below $93,000. A low was formed at $90,944 and the price is now consolidating losses. There was a minor increase above the $92,500 level. The price even tested the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $106,000 swing high to the $90,944 low. However, the bears are now active near the $95,000 zone. Bitcoin price is now trading below $95,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $95,000 level. The first key resistance is near the $96,500 level. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $96,200 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The next key resistance could be $98,400 or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $106,000 swing high to the $90,944 low. A close above the $98,500 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $96,800 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $100,000 level. Another Decline In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $95,000 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Immediate support on the downside is near the $92,500 level. The first major support is near the $92,000 level. The next support is now near the $90,000 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $88,500 support 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 – $92,500, followed by $90,000. Major Resistance Levels – $95,000 and $96,500.

Bitcoin is now retesting the psychological $100,000 price level again after a 2.22% decline in the past 24 hours. Notably, Bitcoin recently rebounded around an order block at $99,200 in the past 24 hours as it continues to trade with intense volatility.  Meanwhile, crypto analyst Ali Martinez has pointed to $97,190 as a key support level, stressing that Bitcoin must stay above it to maintain its bullish trajectory. This insight comes amidst sharp price swings that have tested investor sentiment, but optimism remains strong as data indicates many traders continue to bet on Bitcoin’s upward trajectory. Bitcoin’s Key Support Level Identified At $97,190 As Martinez noted, $97,190 is one of the most critical support levels for Bitcoin, and holding above it is crucial to sustaining the bull market. This insight is backed by data from on-chain analytics platform IntoTheBlock. Particularly, the data is revealed through the In/Out Of Money Around Price metric from IntoTheBlock, which tracks the number of addresses making or losing money at the current price of a crypto asset.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Must Hold Above $97K To Sustain Momentum – Metrics In the case of Bitcoin, about 73% of addresses that bought Bitcoin at the current trading range are in profit. A significant portion of these, approximately 1.45 million addresses, bought Bitcoin between $95,727 and $98,719 at an average price of $97,190. These addresses collectively hold about 1.36 million BTC around this level, making it one of the most densely concentrated areas of holdings in the current cycle. Given this concentration of holdings, Bitcoin must maintain its position above $97,190 to preserve its bullish momentum and keep sentiment positive among traders. A break below this level could push many of these holders toward break-even, increasing the likelihood of panic selling. This could, in turn, trigger further downside pressure and create a cascading effect on the Bitcoin price. Image From X: Ali_charts Binance Futures Data Shows Strong Bullish Sentiment Despite concerns surrounding Bitcoin’s ability to maintain its support, market sentiment among traders remains largely optimistic. Notably, open positions on Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, show that a significant majority of traders continue to bet on further upside. According to data from Coinglass, 60.94% of traders on Binance, the largest crypto exchange, with open Bitcoin futures positions are betting on the upside. Further reinforcing the bullish outlook, Martinez also pointed to a buy signal from the TD Sequential indicator, which has appeared on Bitcoin’s four-hour chart. This technical tool has been instrumental in identifying trend reversals throughout this cycle, often preceding notable price recoveries. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price In Trouble? Bearish Divergence That Led To Market Crash Last Cycle Returns If the pattern holds true again, Bitcoin could experience renewed buying pressure in the coming days, potentially setting the stage for a retest of the $106,000 level. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $99,403, down by 2.35% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Neon Dreams, chart from TradingView

Crypto analyst Axel Adler Jr. has provided some insights on the current status of the Bitcoin (BTC) market based on the adjusted Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (aNUPL) indicator. Despite recent consolidation, Adler states the BTC market remains bullish with a trend reversal far from happening. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price In Trouble? Bearish Divergence That Led To Market Crash Last Cycle Returns Bitcoin Has More Room For Growth, No Euphoria Yet – Analyst The aNUPL indicator is a crypto trading metric used to assess the market sentiment and potential price movements. As the name implies, it modifies the traditional Net Unrealized Profit/Loss by considering market behavior over time, thereby determining if investors’ unrealized profits or losses are sustainable or merely speculative. According to Adler Jr., Bitcoin’s aNUPL currently stands at 0.4, indicating that investors are holding a significant amount of accumulated profit, which represents a healthy but controlled level of market optimism. Furthermore, this aNUPL shows that Bitcoin is maintaining its bullish momentum. Notably, the crypto asset has been in an uptrend since September 2024, translating into a robust bullish structure. However, in both cases, an aNUPL of 0.4 remains far from the peak levels of 0.7-0.8 recorded in the previous bull cycles in 2017 and 2021. These critical high levels represent the presence of investor euphoria/greed as evidenced by an overleveraged market. By interpretation, Adler’s market insights currently suggest that the Bitcoin market is not overheated and may likely experience further growth barring any unexpected macroeconomic development. Related Reading: Bitcoin Trades At Discount For The Past Month Signaling Selling Pressure – What This Means What Next For BTC? According to its daily trading chart, Bitcoin is currently valued at $100,824 following a 1.72% decline in the past day.  The asset’s Relative Strength Index currently stands at 50.43 which shows room for higher price levels before entering the overbought zone, thus aligning with Axel Adler’s postulation. This positive projection is further supported by the 100-day simple moving average which remains well below Bitcoin’s price in a classic bullish signal. Regarding price barriers, Bitcoin faces psychological resistance at the $106,000 price region breaking past which could spur a return to its current all-time high at $109,114. However, another rejection at $106,000 would force the premier cryptocurrency to remain in a consolidation phase that has lasted over the past two weeks. In the long-term, investors retain bullish sentiments on Bitcoin driven by historical data and the crypto-friendly approach of the Donald Trump administration. Before the bull run concludes, the premier cryptocurrency is expected to trade between $150,000 – $350,000. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from Tradingview

The Bitcoin (BTC) market recorded more losses than gains in the past week resulting in a net price decline of 2.37%. Nevertheless, investors and market experts alike remain highly bullish on the premier cryptocurrency’s potential for substantial gains amidst the current bull run. Related Reading: Bitcoin Eyes $108K: Can Bulls Sustain Momentum Against Bearish Signals? Bitcoin Ready For $150,000 Price Target – Analyst In a Quicktake post on CryptoQuant, an analyst with username Percival has touted Bitcoin to achieve a $150,000 price in the current bull cycle. Commenting on the present market state which might be unsettling to certain investors, Percival states that Bitcoin’s price trajectory, marked by sharp upward spikes and periods of consolidation, resembles the structural dynamics of any mature financial asset. In regards to future price movement, the analyst references a Fibonacci expansion from Bitcoin’s cycle low at $15,450 in November 2022 to the consolidation at $48,934 in 2024. In translating this historical data to the current market, Percival identifies a Bitcoin price target between $136,000 – $150,000 which is further supported by data from Bitcoin Realized Price Bands – a market metric that analyses supply based on different buying levels. However, for Bitcoin to trade at $150,000, the asset must attain a total market cap of $3 trillion. Currently, there is strong historical data in support of this postulation. For context, Percival explains that Bitcoin Realized Cap rose by 470% in the previous bearish cycle in 2021. Presently, the realized Cap has only grown by 111% suggesting more potential for market growth. Furthermore, the analyst identifies possible sources of demand to drive up the projected  $3 trillion market expansion, one of which is the US Bitcoin Spot ETFs. Notably, these investment funds registered nearly $40 billion in inflow during their debut trading year in 2024.  With the US expected to adopt a pro-crypto stance in the Donald Trump administration, institutional demand is also likely to surge stronger through these ETFs. In addition, Percival includes the Bitcoin Futures market which is currently valued at $95 billion as another potential bullish driver for the projected market expansion Related Reading: Bitcoin HODLer Selloff Extends To 1.1 Million BTC As Profit-Taking Continues BTC Price Overview  At the time of writing, Bitcoin trades at 102,334 reflecting a 1.66% decline over the last day. However, the flagship cryptocurrency is up by 7.93% on its monthly chart after a strong positive performance in January. According to data from the prediction site CoinCodex, market sentiments remain bullish with the Fear & Greed Index of 76 which indicates extreme greed among investors. Looking forward, the analysts at Coincodex predict Bitcoin could trade at $113, 658 and $132,823 in the next five and thirty days respectively. In particular, they project the digital asset to have crossed $150,000 in the next three months. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview

Crypto analyst CobraVanguard has revealed that the Bitcoin price has entered an ascending phase after a cup and handle formation at the $105,000 level. Based on this bullish pattern, the analyst highlighted the price target that BTC could reach as it enters this ascending phase.  Bitcoin Price Could Rally To $123,000 As It Enters Ascending Phase In a TradingView post, CobraVanguard predicted that the Bitcoin price could rally to $123,000 as it enters the ascending phase by the cup and handle pattern. According to the analyst, BTC is in a large cup and handle, and if it follows this pattern, its price will have a nice rally. His accompanying chart showed that the flagship crypto could hit the $123,000 price target.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Prediction: Analyst Charts Roadmap To $117,000, What You Should Know The analyst also revealed his golden analysis for the Bitcoin price, in which he revealed that the flagship crypto could rally to as high as $260,000 in this market cycle. His accompanying chart highlighted an ascending channel, which showed that BTC could hit this target if it reached the upper part of the channel.  Interestingly, other crypto analysts have provided higher targets for the Bitcoin price in this market cycle. Crypto analyst Tony Severino recently predicted that BTC could reach as high as $321,000 in this cycle. He highlighted a potential head and shoulder pattern on BTC’s chart and stated that the flagship crypto could reach this target if the pattern were valid.  He also raised the possibility of the Bitcoin price rallying to $345,000. Severino explained that BTC could reach this ambitious price target if it touches the upper boundary of the primary uptrend channel over the last eight years or thereabouts. Meanwhile, for his more conservative targets, he predicted that Bitcoin’s price could top between $158,000 and $191,000 in this market cycle.  Why BTC Hasn’t Reached Its Market Top Yet Amid the bearish signals pointing to a market top, crypto analyst Ali Martinez outlined several reasons why the Bitcoin price still has more room to grow in this bull run. First, he noted that cycle shifts typically occur when BTC surpasses 2.4x the 200-day Simple Moving Average (SMA), which is currently at $184,600.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Officially Enter Into Greed Territory, Is This Good Or Bad For Price? Furthermore, Martinez stated that the Mayer Multiple suggests the Bitcoin price has more upside, with a potential market top of around $182,000. From a technical perspective, the crypto analyst highlighted Bitcoin’s cup-and-handle breakout, which points toward a target of $276,400. Lastly, he alluded to the halving cycle theory, which suggests that BTC could reach a market top between May and October 2025.  At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $104,700, down almost 1% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com

Bitcoin price started a fresh upward move above $103,200. BTC is now correcting gains and might revisit the $102,000 support zone. Bitcoin started a decent upward move above the $103,200 zone. The price is trading above $103,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $103,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it stays above the $102,000 zone. Bitcoin Price Recovers Above $102,000 Bitcoin price started a decent increase above the $101,500 resistance zone. BTC was able to surpass the $102,200 and $103,200 resistance levels to move into a positive zone. It even cleared the $104,500 resistance zone. The pair settled in a positive zone and now faces hurdles near the $106,500 zone. A high was formed at $106,414 and the price is now correcting gains. There was a move below the $105,000 level. It is now testing the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $97,688 swing low to the $106,414 high. Bitcoin price is now trading above $103,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is also a key bullish trend line forming with support at $103,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $105,500 level. The first key resistance is near the $106,500 level. The next key resistance could be $107,000. A close above the $107,000 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $108,800 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $110,000 level. Another Decline In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $105,000 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Immediate support on the downside is near the $103,500 level. The first major support is near the $102,500 level and the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $97,688 swing low to the $106,414 high. The next support is now near the $102,000 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $100,500 support in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $103,500, followed by $102,500. Major Resistance Levels – $105,500 and $106,500.

Bitcoin price started a fresh upward move above $102,000. BTC is rising and might gain pace for a move above the $105,000 resistance zone. Bitcoin started a decent upward move above the $102,000 zone. The price is trading above $103,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $102,400 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start another decline if it stays below the $105,000 zone. Bitcoin Price Breaks Resistance Bitcoin price started a decent increase above the $100,000 resistance zone. BTC was able to surpass the $102,000 and $102,200 resistance levels to move into a positive zone. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $102,400 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The pair climbed above the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $107,080 swing high to the $97,688 low. It even cleared the $103,500 resistance zone. The pair settled in a positive zone and now faces hurdles near the $105,000 zone. Bitcoin price is now trading above $103,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $104,800 level or the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $107,080 swing high to the $97,688 low. The first key resistance is near the $105,000 level. The next key resistance could be $105,500. A close above the $105,500 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $107,000 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $108,800 level in the short term. Another Decline In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $105,000 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Immediate support on the downside is near the $103,200 level. The first major support is near the $102,000 level. The next support is now near the $101,200 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $100,000 support 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 – $103,200, followed by $102,000. Major Resistance Levels – $105,000 and $107,000.

According to a TradingView crypto analyst named ‘TradingShot,’ the Bitcoin price has formed a Double Bottom pattern and is on track to reach a new All-Time High (ATH) of $112,000. This potential shift in trajectory comes after the cryptocurrency experienced a severe price crash that briefly pushed it below the $100,000 mark.  Bitcoin Price Finds Strong Support At Double Bottom The Bitcoin price crashed below $100,000 earlier this week as the China-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) model DeepSeek gained significant popularity across the US and global investment market, overtaking OpenAI’s ChatGPT. While this decline came as a shock, triggering a massive sell-off, Bitcoin managed to recover over 50% of its losses in a short time.  Related Reading: End Of The Road For Bitcoin? Analyst Reveals When Price Will Crash To $50,000 Following this severe crash, TradingShot revealed that Bitcoin had rebounded at a Double support level, using two strong support lines to prevent further price slips. The analyst shared a detailed price chart that highlights several Double Bottoms, including one forming near the 4-hour 200-Moving Average (4H MA200).  A Double Bottom pattern is a chart formation that indicates a potential trend reversal from a downtrend to an uptrend. It is characterized by two consecutive lows around the same price level and creates a W-shaped movement. Looking at the chart, the Bitcoin price is moving within an Ascending Channel, indicating a general uptrend. The 4H MA200 on the orange trend line is a strong Double Bottom support level, which Bitcoin recently tested for the first time in 12 days.  TradingShot also mentioned a “Pivot trend line” in which Bitcoin previously faced resistance, starting from its ATH on December 17, 2024. This trend line now acts as a support line for the cryptocurrency, as its price has reversed near it. Notably, Bitcoin almost touched the bottom of January’s Channel Up, indicating a potential key support zone. This is similar to a pattern in December, where the cryptocurrency bounced off the same support and hit a new ATH.  Key Resistance At 4H MA50 — Breakout Or Rejection? In TradingShot’s chart, the 4H MA50 is indicated on the blue line, acting as a dynamic resistance level for the cryptocurrency. Currently, Bitcoin is trading below this Moving Average, meaning a breakout above this level could trigger more upside.  The analyst predicts that if Bitcoin breaks above the 4H MA50, it could continue its bullish momentum toward a higher price level between $110,000 and $112,000. This massive surge would mark a new ATH for the pioneer cryptocurrency, as the highest price Bitcoin has ever reached is above $108,000.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Upper Band Moves Above $105,400 – Where Price Is Headed Next Supporting this bullish scenario, the TradingView analyst highlights Bitcoin’s Relative Strength Index (RSI), which shows oversold areas marked in green circles on the chart. Whenever RSI drops below 30, Bitcoin tends to rebound, indicating a potential for a strong bounce.  Conversely, the analyst forecasted a bearish scenario for Bitcoin if it faces a rejection around the 4H MA50. He predicts that Bitcoin could revisit the Double Bottom at $98,000, a bearish level observed on both December 23 and January 13. An even deeper correction is expected for this cryptocurrency if it continues on a downtrend, with the analyst projecting a crash to $96,000.  Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com