Bitcoin (BTC) remained stagnant around the $26,000 mark despite being heavily oversold, leading to concerns about a potential lower low and a decline to sub $20,000 levels, although some analysts are hopeful for a V-shaped recovery and a return to focus on $26,500.
Bitcoin's recent drop to $26,000 reveals that professional traders are not bearish and reduces the chances of an extended correction, while macroeconomic analyst Lyn Alden shares her view on a common currency proposal among BRICS nations.
BNB, the cryptocurrency linked to Binance, dropped to a one-year low of $204 due to regulatory scrutiny, including allegations that Binance helped Russian users move money abroad and rumors that they are selling bitcoin to support BNB's price, while a distressed BNB-secured loan and a potential liquidation added to the token's downward pressure.
Bitcoin's price dropped below $26,000, losing most of its gains from the previous day, as both cryptocurrencies and traditional markets experience a significant downtrend.
Bitcoin briefly dipped below $26,000 after US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at the possibility of raising interest rates again, but has since rebounded to over $26,000.
The average transaction fee on the Bitcoin network has dropped by over 15% due to a decrease in daily transactions, while the price of BTC remains stagnant at around $26,000.
Bitcoin is down 11% in August and could potentially nosedive to as low as $10,000 in case of a global economic reset, according to Bloomberg Intelligence senior macro strategist Mike McGlone.
Bitcoin's trading volume has reached its lowest level in four years, with investors waiting for reasons to reenter the market, as the price of bitcoin remains up 57% for the year but has struggled to rebound from its recent decline.
Bitcoin pulled back from its all-time high above $28,000 as investors analyzed the implications of Grayscale's court victory against the SEC, with the cryptocurrency dropping 2% to $27,240, while Ether decreased 1.7% to just above $1,700, leading to a decline in the broader crypto market.
Bitcoin's value dropped 4.91% to $25,957, losing $1,341, while the price of Ether, a coin linked to the ethereum blockchain network, also declined.
Hundreds of millions of dollars worth of crypto assets have been liquidated as Bitcoin's price falls below $26,000, with the majority of the liquidations coming from exchanges such as OKX, Binance, and ByBit.
Bitcoin is forming a bearish double top pattern, similar to the one seen in 2021 before the cryptocurrency's collapse, and a breakdown is expected if it drops below $26,000 with increased volume, according to Rekt Capital.
Bitcoin (BTC) closed the week below $26,000, with traders closely monitoring the $25,900 level as a potential support zone to determine future price movements. There is a possibility of Bitcoin entering a bearish scenario with sub-$20,000 levels, but a bullish revival above $26,000 is considered less likely.
Bitcoin remains in a tight range between $25,800 and $26,000 after a recent price spike, as the SEC's delay in key ETF decisions dampens hopes of a long-term recovery in the market.
Bitcoin continues to trade below $26,000, with the crypto market experiencing a sideways trend, while Deribit's options segment saw increased trading volume in August.
The price of bitcoin fell nearly 1% in the past 24 hours to below $25,700, following a surge last week after Grayscale's court victory, while the announcement of extended oil production cuts by Saudi Arabia and Russia could be bearish for bitcoin prices. However, Solana's SOL token saw a 3.7% increase after Visa's announcement of expanding its stablecoin settlement capabilities with Circle's USDC stablecoin to the Solana blockchain.
Bitcoin has experienced a significant decline of nearly 20% since Standard Chartered's prediction of reaching $120,000, with the cryptocurrency falling for a second consecutive month amid a broader sell-off in financial markets.
Bitcoin's price has fallen below its 200-week moving average, indicating a bearish trend, but historical data suggests that this could be a buying opportunity for patient investors.
The price of bitcoin briefly rose above $25,900 after the FASB approved favorable accounting treatment for companies holding crypto on their balance sheets and ARK Invest submitted paperwork for a spot ether ETF, but quickly returned to its previous level.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are experiencing low volatility and waning investor interest, with Bitcoin remaining below $26,000.
Bitcoin showed some signs of stirring from its September stupor, rising around 3% to $26,400 before dropping back below $26,000, while Coinbase plans to expand internationally and MicroStrategy's bitcoin impairment losses may be resolved with changes to accounting standards.
Bitcoin experienced volatility and a "short squeeze," resulting in new highs for September, punishing late traders chasing the market up and down, with short liquidations totaling $23.5 million on September 7.
Crypto markets experienced a decline as FTX's potential selling pressure raised concerns, causing Bitcoin to fall below $25,000 for the first time since mid-June, and altcoins to underperform, particularly Solana (SOL).
Bitcoin trades at $25,933, up 0.66% as U.S. CPI data is anticipated to show a small increase in August, driven by rising oil prices, while digital assets remain stable due to short covering and liquidity crunch, although a sustained bullish momentum is yet to be seen; meanwhile, the price of CRV token falls by 3.3% following negative events and selling pressure.
The Bitcoin price may drop to as low as $21,750 in the coming months, according to technical and fractal setups.
Bitcoin (BTC) briefly surpassed $27,000 before experiencing a 2% drop, resulting in liquidations of approximately $100 million in leveraged trading positions, with short traders suffering $60 million in losses and long traders experiencing $40 million in losses.
Crypto strategist Credible Crypto suggests that Bitcoin could dip to around $24,900 but still remain on track for a bull market cycle, and he is closely monitoring Bitcoin options open interest as an indicator for the market bottom.
BTC slid to $26,500 as interest rates and the US dollar surged, putting pressure on crypto firms, and an equity sell-off may drag BTC price lower.
