Bitcoin is showing some of the strongest capitulation signals of the current downturn, suggesting the selloff may be entering a later stage even as the market offers little evidence of an imminent rebound. Eight of the 12 indicators tracked by VanEck are currently flashing capitulation, while all 12 reached extreme levels at some point during
Bitcoin jumped above $69,000, returning to levels last seen around its 2021 peak, as a sharp price move forced billions of dollars in short positions out of the market. More than $2.74 billion in short positions were liquidated in 24 hours, making it the eighth- argest liquidation event in crypto history. Bitcoin Rally Triggers $2.74B
A strong rally began in the cryptocurrency market last night and continues today. Bitcoin has gained approximately 1.91% in the last 24 hours, surpassing the $72,000 level, and altcoins have followed suit. Ethereum, the largest altcoin, experienced a surge of approximately 20%, while other major altcoins like Solana and XRP also saw double-digit gains. According
Bitcoin $BTC$71,936.32 approached $72,000 during the European morning on Thursday, an increase of more than 3.5% over the past 24 hours and 15% higher since Monday. Several bullish catalysts have helped ignite the rally, beginning with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s announcement of Treasury debt buybacks. Which then saw President Trump telling Congress to move on
The cryptocurrency market experienced a strong upward movement after a long period of calm. According to data, Bitcoin ($BTC) briefly rose above $69,000, gaining approximately 5.7% in the last 24 hours. Ethereum (ETH) also climbed above $2,100, rising nearly 8.8%. The total value of the cryptocurrency market also increased by 4.7%, reaching approximately $2.4 trillion.
Bitcoin fell 14.2% in the second quarter, while institutional Bitcoin ETF holdings rose 7.5% over the same period, climbing from 498,389 to 535,723 $BTC equivalent. Fewer institutions drove that increase, with the number reporting Bitcoin positions through 13F filings falling roughly 6.8%, from about 2,000 to around 1,900. Those figures are Bitcoin Strategy’s second-quarter estimate,
As of August 19, 2026, the chart tells two different stories: shorter timeframes run hot while the daily structure still carries scars of a bigger correction. Bitcoin today trades around $65,930, and that split is the real story, not another simple price rally headline. BTC/USDT — daily chart with candlesticks, EMA20/EMA50 and volume. Key takeaways
Bitcoin price pulled back to about $64,300 on Aug. 19 after failing to hold above $65,000, as weak spot demand, rising bond yields, and resistance near $65,400 limited the rebound. Bitcoin price stalls below $65,000 According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin ($BTC) price was trading at about $64,390 on Binance on Wednesday afternoon in Asia,
Bitcoin rose above $66,500 for the first time since July amid major regulatory initiatives in the United States, a reversal in institutional ETF flows and an important technical breakout on the daily chart. Analyzing market conditions, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan succinctly summarized the events of the past 24 hours, saying that it was