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Key Takeaways Bitcoin fell to its lowest level in 21 months , pressured by expectations of higher US interest rates and persistent ETF outflows. More than US$4 billion exited US-listed Bitcoin ETFs in June , highlighting weakening institutional demand. Concerns over Strategy's future Bitcoin purchases  have undermined confidence in one of the cryptocurrency's largest corporate supporters. Bitcoin has dropped over 50% from its record high  and fallen below its 200-week moving average, reinforcing bearish technical sentiment. This week's US nonfarm payrolls report  could become the next major catalyst for cryptocurrency markets. Market Overview Bitcoin  extended its sharp decline on Wednesday, falling to  US$57,742 , its lowest level since September 2024, as investors continued to reduce exposure to risk assets amid growing expectations that the  US Federal Reserve  will keep monetary policy tighter for longer. The cryptocurrency has struggled under the ...

Bitcoin  climbed to a  four-week high near US$74,900 , supported by improving global risk sentiment amid renewed hopes of  US-Iran peace negotiations . The cryptocurrency later eased slightly to around  US$74,400 , while  Ether  gained  about 5% to US$2,370 , reflecting broader strength across digital assets. Risk Rally Driven by Geopolitical Optimism The rally followed comments from  Donald Trump  suggesting Iran had reached out for potential talks, raising expectations of  de-escalation in the Middle East conflict . Despite the ongoing  naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz , markets interpreted the development as a  positive signal that negotiations may resume , supporting both  equities and cryptocurrencies . Asian stocks also advanced, reinforcing the  risk-on environment . Bitcoin Outperforms Traditional Assets Bitcoin has shown resilience since tensions escalated in late February: +10% gain since Feb 27 Gold d...

Cryptocurrencies fell sharply alongside global equities as renewed geopolitical tensions triggered a  risk-off shift across markets , reversing recent optimism. Crypto Slides as Geopolitical Risks Intensify Bitcoin  dropped  as much as 2.8% to below US$66,300  during Asian trading, while broader crypto markets saw deeper losses: Ethereum  fell up to  4.7% Solana  declined  5.1% The selloff followed comments from  Donald Trump  indicating  more aggressive military action against Iran , dampening earlier hopes of a near-term resolution. Risk Assets Retreat, Oil Surges The renewed escalation sparked a broad retreat from risk assets: MSCI Asia Pacific Index fell 1.7% , reversing recent gains Brent crude surged over 5% to above US$106 per barrel , reflecting heightened supply concerns Markets have been increasingly sensitive to geopolitical developments, with asset prices  whipsawing in response to headlines . Bitcoin Tracks Equitie...

Bitcoin  is approaching a critical juncture as a  US$14 billion options expiry  coincides with escalating geopolitical uncertainty, raising the احتمال of a  sharp volatility spike . Calm Before the Storm? Roughly  40% of open interest on Deribit  will be wiped out during this quarterly expiry, removing a key  technical force that has been suppressing price movement . Bitcoin has been trading in a  tight range between US$60,000 and US$75,000 , well below its  US$126,000 peak in October 2025 , despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and ETF inflows. Options Market Has Been Controlling Price Action The subdued volatility is largely driven by  derivatives positioning : Institutions have been  selling upside calls , betting against strong rallies Market makers hedge by  buying dips and selling rallies Prices gravitate toward the  “max pain” level (~US$75,000) This dynamic has effectively  capped upside while supporting downs...

Bitcoin  rallied  in  Asian  trading  on  Monday  as  investors  increasingly  turned  to  cryptocurrencies  amid  geopolitical  uncertainty ,  outperforming  several  traditional  assets  during  the  ongoing  Middle  East  conflict. The  world’s  largest  cryptocurrency  rose  as  much  as 3.7%  to  above  US$74,400 ,  while  major  altcoins  posted  even  stronger  gains.  Ether  jumped  up  to 6.9% ,  with  Solana  climbing 6.1%   and  XRP  advancing 4.7% . Crypto  Outperforms  Traditional  Safe  Havens Despite  heightened  geopolitical  tensions  following  the  Iran  conflict  that  began  in  late  February ,  bitcoin  has  deliver...

Bitcoin  may  be  approaching  a  key  accumulation  zone  historically  associated  with  the  end  of  major  crypto  bear  markets ,  according  to  cycle  indicators  closely  monitored  by  institutional  investors. After  losing  nearly  half  its  value  since  October ,  several  technical  and  on- chain  metrics  now  suggest  the  majority  of  the  downside  may  already  be  behind  the  market ,  although  the  final  bottom  may  still  lie  slightly  below  current  levels. Despite  ongoing  volatility,  some  analysts  argue  the  risk- reward  profile  for  long- term  investors  is  beginning  t...

Quick Summary Bitcoin surged above US$66,000 , up over 3% intraday Ether climbed nearly 5% , with altcoins also advancing Rally coincides with equity gains ahead of Trump’s address Move likely driven by  short covering and speculative positioning Crypto Bounces After Early-Week Sell-Off Bitcoin rebounded sharply in early Asia trading, climbing as much as  3.5% to US$66,300 , marking its biggest intraday gain since mid-February. Bitcoin:  ~US$66,300 (+3%+) Ether:  ~US$1,944 (+4%+) Solana:  +4% XRP:  +2% The move follows a steep drop earlier in the week, when markets reacted negatively to tariff uncertainty from US President  Donald Trump . What’s Driving the Rally? The rebound aligns with: A rise in US equity futures Improved risk sentiment ahead of Trump’s  State of the Union address Relief after the  Supreme Court of the United States  blocked Trump’s use of emergency powers for reciprocal tariffs However, Trump later announced plans fo...

Quick Summary Bitcoin down over 19% in February , worst month since June 2022 On track for a  fifth straight monthly decline  — longest losing streak since 2018 Global risk-off sentiment and new US tariffs weighing on crypto Key technical support sits near  US$58,000–US$60,000 What’s Happening Bitcoin fell as much as  2.6% to US$62,858 , extending a selloff that began in October. The world’s largest cryptocurrency is now: Down more than 19% this month Facing its  steepest monthly loss since the 2022 crypto collapse Heading for its  longest losing streak in eight years In June 2022, the implosion of TerraUSD triggered a chain reaction involving hedge fund Three Arrows Capital and lender BlockFi — a defining moment of the previous crypto bear market. Why Bitcoin Is Falling The latest leg lower comes amid broader market turbulence: President  Donald Trump  announced plans to raise global tariffs to  15% Global equities have weakened Investors ar...