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Bitcoin whale selling eased as BTC exchange inflows dropped sharply, making the trend line near $59,000 the critical support level to watch. Bitcoin (BTC) climbed to an intraday high of $68,300 during the early Asian trading hours on Tuesday amid a decline in whale selling. Selling in the derivatives markets also eased, suggesting that the “bearish position is becoming less aggressive,” according to a new analysis. Key takeaways: Large BTC deposits to Binance have dropped significantly, signaling reduced selling pressure. Read more

FTX will begin its fourth creditor distribution on March 31, with about $2.2 billion set to reach eligible customers through BitGo, Kraken, and Payoneer within 1 to 3 business days. On paper, this might look like just another routine bankruptcy milestone. But in practice, this could be a fresh liquidity test arriving as Bitcoin trades […] The post Bitcoin has to survive a new major liquidity test today as $2.2B hits the market on top of geopolitical pressure appeared first on CryptoSlate.

A notable bid-ask imbalance for Bitcoin exists near $66,000, possibly raising the chance for a relief rally to $71,000. Bitcoin (BTC) data flashed a rare bid-side imbalance when it traded below $65,000 on Sunday. The bid-ask ratio showed strong buying pressure across multiple depth levels, which may have confirmed a short-term bottom for BTC price.  With more than $1.6 billion in short leveraged positions at risk of liquidation near $71,000, the setup centers on the possibility of a relief rally if BTC can hold above $66,700 on the daily chart.  Data from Hyblock captured a sharp bid-side skew near $65,000 on Sunday. The imbalance ranked in the 99th percentile across the 1%, 2%, 5% and 10% orderbook depth, marking one of the strongest buying responses in recent weeks.  Read more

Polymarket pundits are giving just a 15% chance that Bitcoin will reclaim $120,000 in 2026, while veteran trader Peter Brandt said he doesn't expect a new high until Q2 2027. It could be more than a year before Bitcoin regains its all-time high of $126,100, recorded in October last year, according to veteran trader Peter Brandt. “I do not see a new price high in 2026,” Brandt told Cointelegraph. “Not until maybe the second quarter of 2027,” he said, though he also acknowledged that “this is all guesswork.” Pundits on the crypto prediction platform Polymarket are similarly pessimistic, giving just a 15% chance that Bitcoin will reclaim $120,000 in 2026. Read more

Ripple joins Singapore’s BLOOM cross-border trade finance sandbox scheme, Bhutan continues its massive Bitcoin sell off: Asia Express

A $53 million Bitcoin short position from a trader on Hyperliquid DEX could be a sign that pro traders expect BTC downside this week. Key takeaways: A Hyperliquid whale’s $53 million Bitcoin short and its bets against silver suggest a cautious outlook for global markets. Traders remain on edge as the US and Israel-Iran war and upcoming US jobs data drive risk-averse behavior this week. Read more

Rolling out over the coming month, a Block executive said Bitcoin payments at point-of-sale will be automatically enabled and settled in US dollars by default. Square, the payments platform of Block, has begun rolling out Bitcoin payments at its point-of-sale terminals for eligible US sellers, with the automatic feature going live today as part of a phased rollout over the coming month. The announcement was shared Monday in a post on X by Miles Suter, Bitcoin product lead at Block, and reposted by CEO and longtime Bitcoiner Jack Dorsey. Suter said the feature is designed to make it easier for “millions of businesses” to accept Bitcoin, adding that eligible US sellers will have payments automatically enabled and will receive US dollars by default when customers pay in Bitcoin (BTC). Merchants will also have the option to automatically “stack” Bitcoin from daily sales. Read more

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of Iran’s parliament, posted a striking piece of market commentary on X before the latest futures swing. Adding fuel to the online propaganda proxy war being fought on social media, the comments lean into accusations of insider trading on Polymarket war bets. “Pre-market so-called ‘news’ or ‘Truth’ is often just […] The post Iran Speaker predicts pre-market “reverse indicator” then Bitcoin climbed before the S&P500 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Onchain data shows inflows to accumulation addresses topping 67,000 BTC, while total outflows from Bitcoin miners fell to levels not seen since 2024. Bitcoin (BTC) demand from long-term holders increased by 48.5% over the past seven days. This rise in accumulation coincided with a sharp decline in Bitcoin miners’ selling activity, as the Miners’ Position Index (MPI) dropped to levels last seen in 2024. The development highlights a phase where long-term participants are steadily absorbing Bitcoin, while selling from the miners continues to decrease. CryptoQuant data shows that the demand from accumulator addresses lifted holdings to roughly 205,000 BTC on March 30 from 138,000 BTC on March 23. The increase follows a drawdown from a March peak near 210,000 BTC, marking a renewed phase of demand from long-term participants. Read more

For the first time in 13 weeks, the biggest public Bitcoin treasury company skipped a weekly purchase of the cryptocurrency without any word from Michael Saylor. Strategy, the largest public Bitcoin (BTC) treasury company, reported no additional purchases of the cryptocurrency last week as many entities are pivoting into alternative methods for revenue. In a Monday filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Michael Saylor-led Strategy reported that it did not purchase any Bitcoin between March 23 and March 29, nor did the company sell any shares. Strategy reported holding 762,099 BTC as of Sunday, worth more than $51 billion at the time of publication. Typically, Strategy funds its BTC purchases through the sale of its common stock. However, the company reported it “did not sell any shares under its at-the-market offering program and did not purchase any Bitcoin.” Read more

Washington is building a cleaner lane for digital dollars, and the consequence for Bitcoin is becoming easier to map. Over the past year, U.S. lawmakers, regulators, and the White House have moved in the same direction. The GENIUS Act framework advanced in the Senate with language built around payment stablecoins, reserve backing, consumer protection, and […] The post Congress aims to make digital dollars easier to use than Bitcoin solidifying the ‘digital gold’ narrative appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin continued to surprise some analysts as it held the lower end of its local range despite fresh Iran pressure on macro markets. Bitcoin (BTC) cooled its modest rebound at Monday’s Wall Street open as oil stayed above $100 per barrel. Key points: Bitcoin preserves a rebound from its lowest levels of March so far. Read more

Yields for five-year US Treasury bonds are up 4%, putting a damper on Bitcoin price, which has ended the month much where it started. This month, Bitcoin’s hashrate fell 6% after the US and Israel attacked Iran, highlighting Iran’s significant crypto mining activity. Bitcoin price, meanwhile, remains lackluster. Higher 4% yields on US Treasury bonds have added pressure, and investors are seeking less risky prospects amid geopolitical tension. Less appetite for crypto trading has proven problematic for Robinhood. The trading platform’s stock is down 16% on the month, and leadership has announced a stock buyback program.  Read more

Bitcoin reclaims $67k after a weekend spent below support, while $68k sets the first test for the new week Bitcoin price opened the new week with a modest structural improvement after spending most of the weekend below one of its most closely watched channel boundaries. The reclaim of $66,900 shifts the immediate condition from clean […] The post Where is Bitcoin price headed this week? BTC falls to $65,000 but starts the week in recovery mode appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin price is entering a pivotal week with several on-chain models pushing the market’s floor lower just as investors brace for fresh signals from the Federal Reserve and the US labor market. The shift has sharpened a debate that is no longer centered only on how low the flagship digital asset could fall, but on […] The post Bitcoin faces impending $45,000 sell-off catalyst as Powell, jobs report threaten fresh macro pressure appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin may revisit higher resistance zones, but market experts expect these levels to act as entry points for bearish positions.

Bitcoin remains in a bear market despite a bounce to $67,000, with onchain metrics and models pointing to a potential bottom below $50,000. Bitcoin (BTC) buyers made a tepid comeback on Monday, pushing BTC price to its intraday high of $67,860. Analysts said that Bitcoin remains in a bear market, with several metrics pointing to a potential bottom below $50,000. Key takeaways: Bitcoin price turns $70,000 into resistance, clearing the path for a deeper correction. Read more

Bitcoin and ether tick higher while altcoins surge on oversold bounce, but weak liquidity and macro tensions keep the broader trend fragile.

Bitcoin neared the first six-consecutive-month streak of losses since the 2018 bear market as Iran war woes kept markets firmly in check. Bitcoin (BTC) heads into the March monthly close as it risks its sixth straight month of losses. BTC price action touches $65,000 to start the week as traders expect a copycat bear flag breakdown. Iran headlines dominate the macro mood amid rumors of a US ground invasion. Read more

Bitcoin’s Price Is Being Set Further Away From Bitcoin Holders Bitcoin spent the end of March in a range that looked calm on the surface and unusually crowded underneath. By Monday, Bitcoin's price was trading around $67,000 after a week that had already pulled in one of the year’s largest derivatives events and another round […] The post Latest data shows retail Bitcoin wallets can no longer control short-term BTC price moves appeared first on CryptoSlate.