Bitcoin experienced a notable recovery, reclaiming levels above $93,000 after a positive report on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) shifted investor sentiment favorably towards risk assets. This development suggested a reduced probability of imminent rate hikes, thereby encouraging buying activity across the cryptocurrency market.
Current market valuations indicate Bitcoin trading near $93,510, with Ethereum at approximately $3,199, Solana holding at $143.40, XRP at $2.10, and Dogecoin priced around $0.1433. Additionally, the meme token Shiba Inu remains valued near $0.058779.
Data sourced from Coinglass reveals that in the last 24 hours, a significant number of traders—precisely 88,679—were liquidated, amounting to total liquidations surpassing $189 million. Despite this, inflows into exchange-traded funds (ETFs) note a positive trend; SoSoValue reported net inflows of $116.7 million into spot Bitcoin ETFs on Monday, accompanied by $5.04 million in net inflows into spot Ethereum ETFs.
Within this 24-hour window, some altcoins emerged as top performers, with Dash, Story, and Optimism registering the most substantial price appreciations.
Several developments in the crypto ecosystem are noteworthy:
- Projections indicate Bitcoin has the potential to close the year on a higher trajectory, though the occurrence of a sharp peak near $150,000 remains uncertain.
- Analysts from Polymarket claim gold has an 81% likelihood of reaching $5,000 before Ethereum, though this forecast is met with some skepticism.
- SEC Chair Paul Atkins expressed optimism regarding the passage of cryptocurrency market structure legislation in 2026.
- Some commentators suggest XRP and gold will play pivotal roles in the forthcoming global financial reset.
- Crypto-based prediction markets assign a probability exceeding 50% to a US military strike on Iran, coinciding with US government advisories urging Americans to evacuate the country immediately.
- Senator Elizabeth Warren intensified scrutiny over the SEC's handling of former President Trump's proposed cryptocurrency 401(k) plan, highlighting potential conflicts of interest.
Market analysts provide a cautious outlook on Bitcoin's short-term price movements. An influential voice in crypto trading, known as Altcoin Sherpa, underscored that Bitcoin is unlikely to surpass $94,000 immediately and may endure a corrective phase before any further progress. While hesitant to initiate new positions at prevailing price levels, the analyst maintains an overall bullish stance on Bitcoin's long-term potential, emphasizing the uncertainty primarily lies in timing and evolving market structures.
Meanwhile, the analyst Daan Crypto Trades observes a consolidation phase, with Bitcoin repeatedly testing the upper boundary of its current trading range. Critical technical supports, including the 4-hour 200-day moving average and exponential moving average, remain intact, preserving the broader structural integrity. The yearly opening price has yet to be challenged but could become influential if key supports erode. Important thresholds identified include $84,000 on the downside and $94,000 on the upside.
Trading strategist Ted Pillows highlights considerable sell-side liquidity concentrated between $94,000 and $95,000, estimating approximately $127.4 million worth of Bitcoin orders stacked within that segment. A clear and sustained breakout beyond this zone is interpreted as an indicator that bullish momentum is solidifying, potentially paving the way for continued upward price movement.
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At present, Bitcoin's price shows a 3.47% increase, with Dogecoin advancing 6.15%, Ethereum climbing 3.85%, Shiba Inu surging nearly 6%, Solana up 3.65%, and XRP appreciating 4.41% as per Benzinga APIs market data. However, Benzinga expressly disclaims any provision of investment advice.