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Bitcoin pulled back to $70,987 after reaching a high of $74,000
The rally from Saturday's low near $64,000 to Thursday's peak was approximately 15%
Technical resistance was met at the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement and just below the 50-day moving average
Macroeconomic factors including a strong dollar and rising oil prices are creating headwinds for crypto.
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Bitcoin experienced a pullback, dropping below $71,000 after reaching a high of approximately $74,000. This resistance level coincided with the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement and the 50-day moving average, technical indicators that often signal a stall in bear market rallies.
The cryptocurrency had previously surged nearly 15% from its Saturday low of around $64,000 to Thursday's peak. However, the recent retreat has erased about a third of those gains. Analysts suggest the rally was partly fueled by a short squeeze, with bears closing their positions close to the market price.
Analysis of the market microstructure indicates that the push to $74,000 triggered concentrated short liquidations. Conversely, long leverage liquidation clusters are observed around $70,000, with secondary liquidity pools near $64,000. This suggests a defined trading range for the near future, with both support and resistance levels visible on liquidation heat maps.
Despite the recent pullback, major cryptocurrencies showed positive weekly performance. Bitcoin is up 5.4% over the past seven days. Ether gained 2.7% to trade at $2,080, and BNB added 3.1% to reach $648. Solana rose 2.1% to $88.39. Dogecoin was a laggard, down 3.7% for the week, while XRP saw a slight decline of 0.2%.
The broader macroeconomic environment presents challenges for sustained crypto rallies. Asia's benchmark stock index has fallen 6.4% since the outbreak of the Iran war, marking its worst week since March 2020. The U.S. dollar is on track for its best week since November 2024, and oil prices are experiencing their largest weekly surge since 2022. These conditions are typically not conducive to crypto market growth.
While tentative relief emerged on Friday with Asian equities erasing early losses, the dollar weakening, and crude prices dipping on reports of U.S. intervention considerations, the underlying conflict remains a significant variable. The ongoing military actions against Iran, with potential durations of three to eight weeks, and the continued disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, contribute to energy cost spikes and market uncertainty.
The $70,000 level, which previously acted as resistance for a month, is now the primary support test. Holding this level would validate the recent breakout. Failure to do so could bring the $64,000 floor back into play.
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Bitcoin and global equities stabilized after an early-week sell-off driven by geopolitical tensions. Rising U.S. Treasury yields from 3.93% to 4.15% signal renewed inflation concerns and reduced Fed rate-cut expectations. Traders now see less than a 50% chance of two Fed rate cuts this year, down from 80% prior to the conflict. Oil prices surged due to supply concerns in the Strait of Hormuz, impacting inflation outlook.
Social media mentions of "altseason" have dropped to their lowest level in two years. Periods of low altseason chatter have historically preceded rallies in speculative crypto assets. Altcoins have experienced significant drawdowns, with DOGE down 75%, SOL down 60%, and ADA down 70% from cycle peaks. Large holders (100+ BTC wallets) are accumulating, indicating potential bottoming activity.
XRP dropped 3.3% to $1.4108 after failing to break $1.43-$1.45 resistance. High volume selling confirmed bearish structure with $1.40 support now pivotal. A breakdown below $1.40 could lead to $1.33 or $1.00 support levels. Despite price weakness, spot XRP ETFs and large wallets continue accumulating XRP.
OKX launches integrated social network 'Orbit' within its trading app. Feature allows users to post commentary, livestream, create trading groups, and verify performance metrics. Launch follows a $25 billion valuation for OKX after investment from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). Orbit aims to combat hype by enabling verified performance data and market-specific discussions.
Rainberry Inc. to pay $10 million fine as part of SEC settlement. SEC dismisses all charges against Justin Sun, Tron Foundation, and BitTorrent Foundation. Settlement requires Rainberry to be barred from future securities violations. SEC's case against Sun and Tron, filed in 2023, alleged federal securities law violations.
XRP holders are selling at a loss as SOPR drops below 1.0 XRP price is trading around $1.41, failing to break $1.45 resistance Speculation exists around potential partnership between X Money and Cross River Bank
Neo's treasury stands at $460.8 million as of end-2025, growing over 8,800% since 2014. Treasury holdings include BTC, NEO, GAS, and stablecoins, managed by Neo Foundation (49%) and NGD (51%). Neo plans annual financial reports and has engaged audit firms to enhance transparency. The ecosystem is developing Neo X, an agent-first chain focused on AI integration.
Pi Network price increased over 10% in 24 hours, reclaiming the $0.19-$0.20 zone. The rally is attributed to technical breakout from a descending trendline and upcoming protocol upgrades. Key resistance is identified at $0.25-$0.27, with a potential target of $0.35 if breached. Pi Network is undergoing protocol upgrade v20.2 with a deadline of March 12th for node operators.
Ethereum derivatives markets show defensive positioning from professional traders. Weak decentralized application activity and macro stress limit upside expectations for ETH. Ethereum maintains a dominant share of DeFi liquidity despite a slowdown in network activity. Geopolitical stress and U.S. tariff refund ruling contribute to broader market uncertainty and risk-off sentiment.
Publicly listed Bitcoin miners sold over 15,000 BTC since October. Companies like Cango and Riot Platforms have sold significant BTC holdings to reduce debt and improve liquidity. Miners are diversifying into AI projects and data centers, selling BTC to fund these ventures. Increased mining costs and recent price drops are reducing miner profit margins.
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IREN orders 50,000 Nvidia GPUs and files for a $6 billion offering to fund AI cloud infrastructure expansion. Major Bitcoin miners like TeraWulf, Cipher Mining, and Bitdeer are pivoting from pure mining to AI data centers. Pepeto presale has raised $7.5M and is developing a full exchange with cross-chain bridge, zero-tax trading, risk scoring, and portfolio tracking. Bitcoin Hyper presale has raised $31.5M but faces competition from established L2 solutions.
Vitalik Buterin suggests AI integration in crypto wallets for transaction planning and simulation. AI should not directly control large transactions; manual user confirmation is advised. Proposed AI wallet approach aims to reduce phishing attacks and user errors through simulations and verification.
Pudgy Penguins faces trademark infringement lawsuit from Original Penguin brand owner PEI Licensing. Lawsuit alleges confusingly similar penguin trademarks used on Pudgy Penguins apparel. PEI Licensing seeks to block Pudgy Penguins' USPTO applications and destroy infringing products.
OKB price increased 23% in 24 hours following investment news. Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), NYSE parent, invested in OKX at $25B valuation. Partnership aims to bring tokenized NYSE stocks and futures to OKX by late 2026. Investment added approximately $640 million to OKB's market value.
Traditional altcoin seasons where all cryptos rise are likely over. Future altcoin seasons will reward assets with real-world traction and application. Market will become more differentiated, rerating specific tokens tied to large businesses. Bitcoin is showing signs of bottoming and trending higher.
US banking regulators issue clarification on blockchain-based securities capital requirements. Tokenized securities will receive the same capital treatment as traditional assets. Guidance removes regulatory uncertainty, potentially encouraging traditional finance adoption of blockchain. Banks must still adhere to strict risk management for tokenized assets.
Bitcoin experienced a brief rally above $74,000 but has since pulled back below $71,000. On-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant indicates Bitcoin remains in a bear market with its Bull Score Index at 10/100. Analysts attribute the recent rally to renewed risk appetite and ETF inflows, but headwinds persist due to macro uncertainties. Despite the pullback, some indicators like Coinbase Premium and easing selling pressure suggest potential for renewed buying interest.
Pudgy Penguins NFT project faces trademark lawsuit from Original Penguin clothing brand. Lawsuit filed in Florida federal court over alleged unauthorized use of penguin trademarks. PEI Licensing claims consumer confusion and violation of trademark and fair competition laws. Pudgy Penguins has expanded beyond NFTs to include retail toys and a Solana-based culture coin $PENGU.
Bitcoin Cash price is consolidating near the $440-$470 demand zone. BCH could reach $1200 by the end of 2026 if market strength returns and resistance is broken. Long-term projections suggest BCH could reach $3000 by 2030. The article provides price predictions for Bitcoin Cash up to 2050.
ETFs trade on exchanges throughout the day at market prices, offering flexibility similar to stocks. Mutual funds are priced once per day after market close based on NAV, often used in retirement accounts. ETFs generally have lower fees and are more tax-efficient due to their structure. The choice between ETFs and mutual funds depends on investor goals, cost sensitivity, and trading preferences.
Axie Infinity (AXS) price is predicted to reach $2.20 in 2026 and potentially $12.00 by 2032. The project has evolved from 'play-to-earn' to 'risk-to-earn' with economic reforms like bAXS and cessation of SLP emissions. Ronin Network is transitioning to an Ethereum Layer 2, and the new MMO 'Atia's Legacy' is anticipated. AXS is navigating a falling wedge pattern, with potential breakout targets around $4.00 in 2026.
Macroeconomist Lyn Alden predicts Bitcoin will outperform gold over the next two to three years. Alden notes gold sentiment is 'somewhat euphoric' while Bitcoin sentiment is 'somewhat unfairly negative'. Bitcoin sentiment index shows 'Extreme Fear' (18/100) while gold sentiment shows 'Greed' (72/100).
Solana ETFs have attracted $1.5 billion in inflows despite SOL price dropping 57% since launch. 50% of Solana ETF inflows are from institutional investors, indicating strong underlying demand. Solana ETFs have seen inflows equivalent to double Bitcoin's at the same stage post-launch, adjusted for market cap. Despite a recent $6 million outflow, inflows have largely been retained, showing resilience.
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