Bitcoin dropped below $68,000, extending weekly losses as broader risk-off sentiment and ETF outflows continued to weigh on price action. Geopolitical tensions and a sustained decline in U.S. equities added pressure, reinforcing Bitcoin’s growing correlation with macro markets. Analysts remain divided, with some warning of a deeper pullback toward $60K, while others point to steady
The divergence between gold and Bitcoin ($BTC) in 2026 can be explained by two distinct segments of buyers, according to Stephen Coltman, head of macro at crypto exchange-traded product (ETP) provider 21Shares. Gold’s rally over the last three years has been primarily fueled by central bank buying, while Bitcoin is more widely held by individuals
The Pentagon has sent the White House a request for $200 billion in additional funding for the Iran war, a figure that would equal nearly 3 million Bitcoin at current market prices. At Bitcoin’s current price of about $68,600, the request converts to 2,915,451 $BTC. That framing does not mean the government is financing the
Michael Saylor, a name closely followed in the cryptocurrency markets, has given a new signal regarding Bitcoin purchases. In his latest Bitcoin update shared on social media, the founder of Strategy used the phrase “Orange March continues,” indicating that the company’s Bitcoin accumulation strategy is ongoing. Because the orange dots in the charts included in
A traditional markets analyst, Aksel Kibar, published a rare warning for Bitcoin investors, and according to his technical analysis the current price recovery is not the beginning of a new bull run, but only a technical trap within a global downtrend. Thus, he emphasizes that in fact the long-term market structure has changed, and after
The current Bitcoin ($BTC) bear market can be explained by the four-year cycle and long-term $BTC holders selling at the $100,000 psychological level, according to Anthony Scaramucci, managing partner of the SkyBridge investment firm. Bitcoin’s four-year market cycle has been “muted” by institutional investors and inflows from $BTC exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that have cushioned volatility,
In its report published for mid-March 2026, cryptocurrency management company VanEck revealed that the market has shifted to a significantly defensive position. According to the report, investor demand for hedging against downside risks reached record levels, while indicators reflecting bearish expectations in the options market saw a significant increase. In the Bitcoin options market, the
Strategy (MSTR), the leading corporate holder of bitcoin, has described the launch of its Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (STRC) as the firm’s “iPhone moment,” and despite its support in $BTC accumulation, risks remain. Before digging into these risks, it’s worth noting that while the focus is on STRC, specifically over its larger liquidity and adoption,
Bitcoin’s ($BTC) price has recently slipped back toward $68,000, erasing some of its gains from the previous weeks. Summary Bitcoin struggles at $68K due to macro factors, including the Fed’s stance and geopolitical tensions. Bitcoin ETFs saw a reversal, with $300M pulled out, contributing to the recent price decline. Geopolitical tensions and Fed’s comments on
Bitcoin is sending mixed signals as on chain flow data points to a possible new bull phase, while the price chart shows a fresh breakdown below short term support. Together, the setups leave Bitcoin at a key turning point, with stronger liquidity signals on one side and growing technical weakness on the other. Bitcoin Bull