Bitcoin is struggling to break through the crucial resistance at the 200-day moving average. A successful reclaim of this level could pave the way for a rally toward the $90K region.

When it comes to cryptocurrency, traders look at different indicators to try and predict where the market is going, and one of the most battle tested technical analysis tools can be called Bollinger Bands.

A major crypto investor has closed short positions worth over $516 million in Bitcoin, betting on a price decline ahead of this week's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.

The digital asset remained relatively stable over 24 hours, mostly trading just below the $82,000 level, as both traditional and crypto markets await tomorrow's Federal Reserve interest rate announcement. Bitcoin Edges Lower as Investors Await Federal Reserve's Next Move Bitcoin ( BTC) traded within a tight range of $81,630 to $84,725, dipping slightly by 1.

A $520 million Bitcoin shorting whale aka “Hyperliquid whale,” who appeared on Hyperliquid on March 16, has finally closed its positions. The whale's huge agenda to short Bitcoin price left traders guessing and investors panicking.

Crypto miners can now leverage Bitcoin-backed loans through M2's partnership with NiceHash. Abu Dhabi-based cryptocurrency exchange M2 has partnered with NiceHash, a cryptocurrency mining services provider, to introduce flexible lending solutions for miners.

Bitcoin evangelist and founder of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) Michael Saylor has taken to social media to make an announcement of his company launching a new stock offering in order to raise money for further Bitcoin purchases – Strife (STRF).

A sudden spike in U.S. spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETF inflows has caused only a brief rally, with prices reversing in early Tuesday trading. What Happened: U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their highest daily net inflows in six weeks on Monday, totaling $274.6 million.

Since the start of 2025, both the Nasdaq Composite and Nasdaq 100 indices have faced significant declines, with the former dropping by over 8% and the latter by around 6%.

Bitcoin Magazine DMND To Launch First Stratum V2 Bitcoin Mining Pool and Closes Venture Capital Investment DMND (“Demand Pool”) aims to revolutionize Bitcoin mining with the launch of the first-ever Stratum V2 mining pool, empowering miners with greater control, security, and transparency. By allowing miners to construct their own block templates and implementing an auditable payout system, DMND aims to decentralize mining and maximize profitability. This post DMND To Launch First Stratum V2 Bitcoin Mining Pool and Closes Venture Capital Investment first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nik.

Bitcoin ETFs experienced a significant inflow of $275 million, signaling a gradual recovery, while ether ETFs continued their outflow trend with a $7 million withdrawal, marking the 9th consecutive day of declines.

Xapo Bank hopes to attract people back to a sector hit hard following the collapse of centralized lenders like Celsius and BlockFi in 2022.

Business intelligence firm and Bitcoin investor Strategy plans to offer 5 million shares of the company's Series A Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock and use the proceeds to purchase more Bitcoin. In an announcement, the company said it intends to use the proceeds for general purposes.

In March, the performance of U.S.-based spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw a significant decline, with many experiencing net outflows, while analysts predict a bearish Bitcoin trend that could persist for up to a year.

Market participants anticipate heightened activity, influenced by global economic trends.

The Bitcoin bull market is already over, according to CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju, who foresees 6-12 months of bearish or sideways price action.

The private bank's new service allows customers to access up to $1 million in Bitcoin-backed debt.

Bitcoin Magazine Access USD Without Selling Your BTC With Bitcoin Backed Loans Xapo Bank now offers bitcoin-backed loans, allowing members to access USD funds using their BTC as collateral without asset sales. This post Access USD Without Selling Your BTC With Bitcoin Backed Loans first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Vivek Sen Bitcoin.

Xapo Bank, a global cryptocurrency-friendly bank headquartered in Gibraltar, is betting on crypto lending revival by launching Bitcoin-backed US dollar loans.Qualifying Xapo Bank clients can now access Bitcoin (BTC) loans of up to $1 million, the firm said in an announcement shared with Cointelegraph on March 18. The new lending product is designed for long-term Bitcoin hodlers who want to access cash while keeping their BTC, Xapo Bank CEO Seamus Rocca told Cointelegraph.

Tokyo-based investment firm Metaplanet has significantly increased its crypto portfolio, disclosing the acquisition of an additional 150 Bitcoin (BTC) for approximately $12.5 million.

The Bitcoin market has been a little bit sluggish in the early hours of the Tuesday session, as we continue to see a lot of noisy and difficult action. As risk appetite is sluggish, so will Bitcoin be.

Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed company Metaplanet Inc. has announced the acquisition of an additional 150 BTC as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury operations, bringing its total bitcoin holdings to 3,200. The latest purchase was made at an average price of approximately $83,706 (12,526,226 yen) per bitcoin, totaling approximately $12.53 million (1.879 billion yen).

A Bitcoin whale has secured nearly $10 million in profit after closing a 40x leverage short position worth over $516 million. The post Crypto Whale Nets $10 Million in Profit on 40x Leverage Bitcoin Short appeared first on Cryptonews.

Analysts from QCP Capital suggest that while a rate cut is unlikely, any dovish signal could ignite upside momentum for bitcoin, potentially lifting altcoins in its wake.

After weeks of outflows, Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have finally reversed course, recording $274.6 million in inflows on March 17.

MicroStrategy has made another bold move to bolster its Bitcoin Treasury and move past the 500,ooo BTC mark. The firm, now known as Strategy, has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offer more shares worth $500 million, with the proceeds going to more Bitcoin acquisitions.

Closely-watched crypto trader Arthur Hayes has predicted the Federal Reserve is about to step in to stabilize markets, potentially triggering a bitcoin price boom

Bitcoin's (BTC) price failed another attempt at breaking above resistance at $85,000 on March 17. Since March 12, BTC price formed daily candle highs between $84,000 and $85,200, but has been unable to close above $84,600.

Bitcoin (BTC) continues to trade below the $85K level, fueling fears of further downside as the bearish trend remains intact. Bulls are losing momentum, failing to reclaim key resistance levels and hold lower demand zones, raising concerns about a potential continuation of the correction.

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded $274.6 million of inflows on Mar. 17, sparking speculations of a potential reversal. Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs have experienced a notable turnaround, ending their streak of outflows with significant inflows totaling $274.

State-supported North Korean hackers, using the Lazarus Group moniker, stole billions of dollars worth of crypto in less than ten years. Their operations made North Korea the fifth-biggest country in terms of Bitcoin holdings.

Sanctions evasion is proving increasingly “challenging” at scale for Russian firms, blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis told Decrypt.

Since closing at a low of $78,620 on March 10, Bitcoin (BTC) has staged a comeback and is currently trending upward gradually.

Bitcoin has reached the end of its bull cycle and the market will face bearish or sideways price movements in the next few months, according to CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju.

Bitcoin shows signs of a potential rally to $130,000+ after forming a cup-and-handle pattern during its current consolidation phase around $83,500.

Yet, amidst the turbulence, Bitcoin has proven to be the standout performer, still outpacing every other asset class. According to recent data from Bloomberg and NYDIG, Bitcoin has delivered a staggering 19.4% return since the election, even with a dip from its peak of 53.7%.

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Bitcoin's $12 billion open interest reduction represents a healthy market reset that historically leads to new opportunities for traders.

Bitcoin traders appear to be in a holding pattern, waiting for any hint of future rate cuts from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Bitcoin managed to outperform the other major global assets, such as the stock market, equities, treasuries and precious metals, despite the recent crypto market correction coinciding with the two-month debt suspension period in the United States.Bitcoin's (BTC) price is currently down 23% from its all-time high of over $109,000 recorded on Jan. 20, on the day of US President Donald Trump's inauguration, Cointelegraph Markets Pro data shows. Despite the recent decline, Bitcoin still outperformed all major global market segments, including the stock market, equities, US treasuries, real estate and precious metals, according to Bloomberg data shared by Thomas Fahrer, the co-founder of Apollo Sats.

Bitcoin price action has recently sent shockwaves across the broader market with its volatility, flagging a potential bull cycle end. Notably, CryptoQuant CEO on Tuesday said that the “BTC bull cycle is over,” triggering market concerns globally.

This milestone signals a growing acceptance of digital assets among traditional businesses. They are looking to diversify portfolios and hedge against inflation.

The underlying problem is the buying pressure, still too low and showing no signs of wanting to rise.

Since the start of 2025, the Nasdaq Composite index has slipped by over 8.21%. The Nasdaq 100 index has declined by approximately 6.16%. During this period, the Bitcoin market, with a decline of around 11.25%, has mirrored the trend of the US stock market.

Japan's Metaplanet recently purchased 150 BTC, bringing its total Bitcoin holding to 3,200 BTC. This purchase follows the firm's ¥2 billion ordinary bond issuance to EVO FUND.

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju announced today that Bitcoin's bull cycle “is over” and warned investors to brace for “6–12 months of bearish or sideways price action.” This development comes after the on-chain analytics veteran had previously urged caution but maintained a measured outlook on the market as recently as two weeks ago.

The bill seeks to allow wages and other labor-linked payments to be partially settled using virtual assets in Brazil and also calls for educating workers about volatility and transaction security issues.

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has expanded its Bitcoin holdings once again, purchasing an additional 150 BTC for approximately $12.5 million. The post Japan's Metaplanet Buys $12.5M in Bitcoin, Adding Another 150 BTC to Holdings appeared first on Cryptonews.