Bitcoin price started a fresh decline below the $81,200 zone. $BTC is correcting gains and might struggle to stay above the $78,800 support. Bitcoin failed to stay above $80,500 and extended losses. The price is trading below $81,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There was a break below a bullish trend line with
Bitcoin retreated amid clashes in the Strait of Hormuz and rising oil prices. Analysts argue that a limited appetite for full‑scale escalation caps downside risk. Bulls aim for a rebound toward $82,000, but bears could target a breakdown below $78,000. Bitcoin dropped to around $79,200 in early trading on Friday as fresh military skirmishes in
A new theory has emerged regarding Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious founder of Bitcoin. Cryptocurrency commentator Fred Krueger, in his assessment, argued that Satoshi Nakamoto may not be a single person, but rather a partnership consisting of Hal Finney and Len Sassaman. Krueger suggested that this is the “most plausible scenario” among the current theories. According
The leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin ($BTC), surged above $82,000 on news of a possible deal between the US and Iran, coupled with institutional support. However, new developments regarding the conflict in the Middle East pushed $BTC back below $80,000. However, this recent downturn did not affect the options market, and it entered an upward trend. Accordingly,
The cryptocurrency market experienced a notable pullback on May 8, 2026, with Bitcoin ($BTC) slipping below the psychologically significant $80,000 level. This move comes after a period of consolidation following April’s rally. The sudden downturn has wiped out millions in leveraged positions, bringing the total market capitalization down to approximately $2.66 trillion. Why Is Crypto
Bitcoin and altcoins have been on an upward trend in recent days. While $BTC rose above $82,000 during the week, cryptocurrency analysis company Santiment recently revealed the most popular altcoins in the cryptocurrency world. According to Santiment, investors are showing strong interest in altcoins such as Bitcoin ($BTC), Cardano ($ADA), Avalanche ($AVAX), 1inch ($1INCH), Monero
Some Revolut users saw bitcoin briefly display far below market prices on Friday, with app charts showing a sudden plunge before snapping back near prevailing levels, in what appeared to be either a pricing display issue or a liquidity-related dislocation. Revolut’s official bitcoin page shows BTC briefly marked around £29,414 on Revolut’s one-day chart before
Bitcoin slipped back below $80,000 on Wednesday after a brief breakout attempt, as onchain data suggested the rally was already running into profit-taking pressure. CryptoQuant said bitcoin’s 37% rebound from April lows still looks more like a bear-market rally than a confirmed trend reversal, with realized profits hitting their highest level since December and short-term
A crypto analyst has identified a multi-year Cup and Handle pattern on the Bitcoin ($BTC) chart that he says has gone largely unnoticed by the broader market, despite its significance. The analyst believes this single formation signals a major bull trend ahead for Bitcoin, projecting a minimum price target of $220,000 once the cryptocurrency begins
Bitcoin is taking market share from gold as investors hedge against fiat currency debasement, JPMorgan analysts said in a research note this week. Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have recorded inflows for three consecutive months through May, while gold ETFs are still struggling to recover the outflows that followed the March Iran conflict, according to The Block.