CandleFocus Bitcoin Price Crashes Below $86K Before Rebounding—Is a $70K Drop Still Coming?
2025-02-26
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Bitcoin's price experienced a significant drop, falling to $89,042 from its all-time high of $86,000, leading to $2 billion in liquidations and pushing market sentiment into "extreme fear". This crash has caused concern among traders, with analysts noting that Bitcoin has broken key support levels and may face further selling pressure. Institutional investors, who were previously driving Bitcoin's rally, may be pulling back, as evidenced by outflows from Bitcoin ETFs and the underperformance of Bitcoin compared to gold and stocks. Despite the panic, Bitcoin whales are accumulating more BTC, while short-term holders are selling at a loss. Bitcoin's next battleground is seen at $81,000-$85,000, and a breakdown could lead to a freefall towards $70,000. However, there are indications that buyers are stepping in at certain price levels. The overall outlook for Bitcoin remains uncertain, with conflicting factors influencing its price.
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