Bitcoin defends $64K after U.S., Israel strikes on Iran as ETF flows return to center stage Bitcoin traded through a weekend macro shock after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran sparked regional retaliation. The largest price swings occurred during low-liquidity hours, leaving spot BTC back near the mid-$64,000 area. The move reinforced a pattern that
Crypto markets have lacked conviction, as traders struggle to identify a catalyst strong enough to lift prices out of their current lull. Bitcoin has remained range-bound around mid-$60,000, while ether is trading around $2,000, and volumes across major exchanges have thinned. The digital assets market is thirsty for a solid catalyst, and JPMorgan says it
While the “four-year cycle” theory continues to be debated in the Bitcoin (BTC) world, renowned analyst Lyn Alden made important assessments regarding the current state of the market in her latest appearance on a television program. According to Alden, while Bitcoin made significant institutional progress in this cycle, weak individual investor interest limited the upward
The price of Bitcoin rapidly fell overnight as the United States and Israel began joint “major combat operations” in Iran, bombing numerous military targets in what officials said were attempts to end the country’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs, as well as take out key military leaders. But while Bitcoin plunged from a price of
Following the US attack on Iran, analyst Brian Cohen shared a noteworthy scenario analysis regarding the Bitcoin ($BTC) market. Cohen stated that a potential conflict could both reduce the Bitcoin supply and accelerate digital dollarization through stablecoins. According to the analyst, Iran has long been using Bitcoin not only as an investment vehicle but also
Swift has stated that it would introduce a blockchain-based shared ledger into its technology infrastructure, a significant move in the development of global cross-border payments. The project will help sustain real-time, 24/7 transactions but retain the integrity, compliance and resiliency that the current Swift network is built upon. ANZ is working with us as part
Segregated Witness (SegWit) is a Bitcoin upgrade that separates signature data from transaction data to increase block capacity, lower fees, and improve transaction speed. It is considered one of the key upgrades ever unveiled to the Bitcoin ($BTC) ecosystem. Developed to enhance scalability, fix critical technical issues, and minimize transfer fees, SegWit primarily transformed the
Bitcoin’s higher-timeframe structure is in an interesting state, according to crypto analyst Crypto Patel, who is of the notion that the cryptocurrency has officially entered bearish territory after breaking a long-term support level at $107,000. Technical analysis of price action on the weekly candlestick price chart shows Bitcoin is now in this bearish territory, with
One of the most important macro trends right now is the steady expansion of global liquidity. Recent data shows that worldwide M2 money supply has surpassed $100 trillion, with central banks continuing to inject capital into their economies. Year-over-year growth remains strong, signaling ongoing monetary accommodation. As governments add liquidity, excess capital flows through financial