Bitcoin faces a bear market risk despite potential U.S liquidity rebound

Bitcoin might be "digital gold" to some investors, but it's not acting much like the real thing lately—especially as gold hits a new peak.

In the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR), speculation has emerged regarding potential Department of Defense (DoD) initiatives to engage in cryptocurrency mining.

The Bitcoin price could be headed for more pain, as a crypto analyst has identified a new bear market indicator that suggests a crash to $40,000 is imminent. The analyst has predicted when this deep price decline is set to occur, warning investors to remain cautious or risk selling at a loss.

Investors can consider getting more BTC as it is "still cheap", but there could be more losses in the coming weeks as $72k appeared as a bearish target.

Bitcoin price tumbled 3% on Tuesday as investors turned cautious ahead of the US Fed meeting. The sudden dip triggered widespread liquidations, erasing earlier bullish momentum that had kept BTC near $84,000.

The popular 50x ETH whale closed its BTC short position with a $4.06M profit today. The whale deposited 17.82 million USDC to Hyperliquid as a margin in the past 3 days to avoid liquidation.

Bo Hines, executive director of Trump's presidential council on digital assets, echoed the White House's stand on a Bitcoin reserve and possible purchases.

Technical analysis shows Strategy may be primed for a new bull run as it seeks to raise half a billion to buy more bitcoin with a new STRF preferred stock series. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "Chart of the Day.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw over $1.6 billion in net outflows during March, according to Farside Investors. Bearish crypto market conditions, declining Bitcoin prices, and economic factors contributed to the largest capital withdrawal in recent months. The post US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Bleed in March Amid Bearish Crypto Market: Farside Reports appeared first on Cryptonews.

On March 18, 2025, about 19.83 million bitcoins were circulating, and a substantial portion of these holdings now reside on established cryptocurrency platforms. To illustrate, Coinbase maintains 5.66% of the world's circulating BTC.

In response to criticism and predictions regarding the emergence of a superior cryptocurrency, Anthony Pompliano, an investor and influential Bitcoin advocate, firmly maintains his position. This statement directly addresses claims made by Jason Calacanis, co-host of the All In podcast, who envisions the imminent arrival of a "better Bitcoin.

The volatility we've seen become pervasive among risk assets has more than bled through into the cryptocurrency sector. Three of the most-watched (and most valuable) tokens today are Bitcoin (BTC -2.84%), Ethereum (ETH -1.96%) and Dogecoin (DOGE -5.02%).

Macro investor and fund manager Dan Tapiero says he remains long-term bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) amid a correction that has seen the flagship crypto asset fall by around 24% from the all-time high recorded in January.

Cryptocurrency markets are trending lower on Tuesday as investors brace for tomorrow's FOMC meeting. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $82,037.14 -3.1% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,903.81 -2.1% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $123.88 -5% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.25 -4.8% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1657 -5.7% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001242 -5% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 32.6% and daily active addresses growing by 16.1%.

When adjusted for asset market capitalization SOL's relative futures volume looks better, K33 Research noted.

Bitcoin Depot's return to growth in 2025 appears to be underappreciated by the market, according to a report from Mike Colonnese, a crypto equity analyst at H.C. Wainwright & Co.

At the start of the week, Bitcoin (BTC) price succumbed to pressure from sellers, declining from $84,500 on March 17, to $81,300 at the time of writing. This downward movement was most likely a sell-off related to the Federal Open Market Committee's (FOMC) two-day meeting, which takes place on March 18-19.Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings tend to act as market resets.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana hit key levels. Will BTC hold $80K, or is more downside ahead?

On today's show, major cryptocurrencies fall ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision on rates. Plus, President Trump's World Liberty Financial crypto project said it sold $550 million in tokens, while the SEC's acting chief said the agency's considering dropping a crypto asset custody proposal presented under the prior administration.

Is the bitcoin market entering a phase of prolonged retreat? This is the question that is stirring the crypto community after the shocking statement from Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has dropped 16% in the past month, leading some analysts to warn of a macro downtrend. What Happened: Ali Martinez, a widely followed crypto chart analyst, points to several key indicators that suggest Bitcoin may be entering a bear market phase.

Bitcoin shows strong upward momentum despite fluctuations, with whale activity and miner flows influencing price trends.

The Nasdaq and S&P 500 were both lower by more than 1% about an hour before the close.

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

150 BTC added to Metaplanet's stash, pushing total holdings to 3,200 BTC amid aggressive accumulation.

South Korea's central bank reportedly has no plans to include Bitcoin (BTC) in its foreign exchange reserves. The Bank of Korea said “a cautious approach is needed” when it comes to Bitcoin, citing the top crypto asset's price volatility, per a new report from The Korea Herald, a South Korean news outlet.

Joe Weisenthal, the co-host of Bloomberg's "Odd Lots" podcast, has mocked Strategy's Bitcoin gains in his recent social media post.

Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) futures have started trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (NASDAQ:CME) this week, but early activity was underwhelming compared to major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. According to a report by research firm K33, the first day of trading for Solana futures saw a total volume of $12.3 million, with open interest ending at $7.8 million.

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading in bear territory following a sharp correction, but from a broader perspective, the asset remains firmly in a bull market after hitting a record high of $108,000 in late January.

The administration's Bitcoin acquisition strategy could significantly influence global crypto markets and U.S. financial policy dynamics. The post Trump administration wants to buy as much Bitcoin as possible, Crypto Council's Bo Hines reveals appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin Magazine Trump Administration Eyes Massive Bitcoin Accumulation, Says Executive Director At the Digital Assets Summit in New York, President Trump's Executive Director on Digital Assets, Bo Hines, made a bold declaration: the United States wants "as much [Bitcoin] as we can get." This post Trump Administration Eyes Massive Bitcoin Accumulation, Says Executive Director first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nik.

The latest offering comes as a part of the company's "21/21" roadmap.

As the Bitcoin ETF market is seeing inflows again, the issuers are purchasing BTC in huge volumes. Fidelity and ARK Invest, two of the leading issuers, acquired more than $40 million in Bitcoin since yesterday.

Cathie Wood, the founder, CEO and chief investment officer of ARK Investment Management, still says Bitcoin will hit $1.5 million per coin by the year 2030. Wood also talks about the stocks she is buying, how many times the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year, President Donald Trump's support for crypto and the future of memecoins.

The incident highlights the vulnerabilities in crypto markets, where illicit activities can manipulate prices and undermine market integrity. The post Bitcoin short whale exposed as cybercriminal using stolen funds for high-leverage trades appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

As Bitcoin (BTC) and the overall crypto market continue to confuse investors and traders with massive price fluctuations, BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager has garnered significant attention with its recent actions.

The weight of the evidence suggests that Bitcoin is going through a correction, which can target as low as $70-65K within an ongoing Bull market to ideally ~$166K by the end of this year.

Bitcoin's bull run is losing steam, with experts warning of a prolonged bear market and stagnant prices ahead.

A filing by the asset management company Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) with the U.S. SEC on March 18 revealed that the firm planned to issue an additional 5,000,000 shares of its 10.00% Series A Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock.

Metaplanet, a Japanese Bitcoin treasury company, has purchased an additional 150 Bitcoin (BTC), bringing it one step closer to its plan of acquiring 21,000 BTC by 2026. The March 18 purchase cost an aggregate 1.88 billion yen ($12.6 million) or $83,671 per Bitcoin.The purchase brings Metaplanet's total holdings to 3,200 BTC worth $261.8 million at this time of writing.

TL;DR Xapo Bank has launched a Bitcoin-backed loan service, allowing customers to access up to one million dollars in BTC as collateral. The offer is limited to certain regions, excluding the UK and Australia, and aims to expand the range of products available to international clients.

With crypto market tension rising due to US President Donald Trump's new tariff policy, all eyes are on the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision on March 19. Experts believe Fed Chair Jerome Powell will keep rates at 4.25%-4.

A Hyperliquid trader banked nearly $4 million profit on a massive leveraged Bitcoin short, then proceeded to bet on MELANIA.

In recent weeks, financial markets have experienced notable fluctuations. After a significant downturn, gold has spiked to a new all-time high, and the stock market shows signs of recovery. The post As Gold Pushes To New Heights, And The Stock Market Recovers From The Crash, Could Bitcoin Follow? appeared first on Cryptonews.

As leverage unwinds at an unprecedented pace, analysts question whether this reset is a warning sign—or the perfect setup.

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) bull cycle appears to have come to an end, according to Ki Young Ju, Founder and CEO of blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant. The comments follow fresh signals from CryptoQuant's proprietary PnL Index chart, which now reflects a sell signal that has historically aligned with prior market tops.

Future trading volume for Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana are showing diverging trends, according to Glassnode. Per Glassnode, an onchain and financial metrics platform, Bitcoin (BTC) futures volume is suggesting a rebound.