Bitcoin's stuck, short-term holders are bleeding, and losses are piling up—could this pain set the stage for a reversal?

Bitcoin (BTC) outshined the otherwise volatile alternative cryptocurrencies early Monday as the dollar index crashed to a three-year low on reports that President Donald Trump is exploring ways to remove the Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

Bitcoin price is slowly moving higher above the $86,500 zone. BTC is gaining pace and might continue higher in the near term.

Bitcoin prices appear to be breaking out of an extended period of consolidation as the asset climbs to its highest level since late March. Bitcoin (BTC) surged above $87,400 on April 21, its highest price since March 28, according to TradingView.

Bitcoin has surged over 33% since its April 2024 halving, where the block reward dropped from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC.

China is loading up on its gold holdings, racking up five tonnes in a frenetic accumulation spree over the last month. The push for gold is triggering unintended consequences for Bitcoin price, with BTC comfortably holding the $85K mark.

As it is firmly compressed between two important exponential moving averages, Bitcoin is currently experiencing a crucial technical moment that resembles a traditional price squeeze. Although bulls may just be in the lead, this tension in the charts is preparing for a possible volatility-driven breakout in either direction.

Bitcoin has produced a range-bound movement recently, with prices oscillating between $83,000 and 86,000. Interestingly, popular crypto analyst Burak Kesmeci has identified the important price levels for any short-term action.

Bitcoin's halving cycles are losing steam as macro forces now play a bigger role in pricing. BTC' has increasingly started to tracks inflation expectations, signaling its shift into a macro-sensitive asset.

According to Alex Thorn, Head of Firmwide Research at Galaxy Digital, the US government could begin purchasing Bitcoin in 2025 without breaching its current budget-neutral fiscal policy. Under the current budget-neutral conditions, any plans to acquire Bitcoin must not impose incremental costs on American taxpayers.

Bitcoin has spent the past seven days trying to hold near $85,000, with a trading range between $83,200 and $86,000. Buying momentum has turned positive in the past 24 hours, but an interesting technical analysis of the current price action points to a looming downside risk.

Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor hinted at an impending Bitcoin (BTC) purchase by Strategy and said that more than 13,000 institutions now have direct exposure to the company.The company's most recent acquisition of 3,459 BTC, valued at over $285 million at the time of purchase, on April 14, brought Strategy's total holdings to 531,644 BTC, valued at over $44.9 billion. Saylor followed up on the BTC chart, which he typically posts on Sundays to signal an imminent BTC acquisition, with a breakdown of investor exposure to the company.

Following an extensive price correction in the past three months, the Bitcoin bull market continues to hang in the balance. Despite a modest price rebound in April, the premier cryptocurrency is yet to display a strong intent to resume its bull rally amidst a lack of positive market factors.

ETF inflows show strength as capital dries up and fear grips the market.

Bitcoin (BTC) has risen roughly 1% for the week, indicating a balance between supply and demand. Analysts expect a quiet easter weekend but are divided about the next directional move in Bitcoin.Network economist Timothy Peterson said that the US High Yield Index Effective Yield has gained over 8%.

Bitcoin price consolidates above the $84,600 on Sunday, April 20. Having closed eight consecutive sessions above the $80,000 mark, on-chain data trends suggest BTC market outlook for the week ahead remains bullish despite regulatory pressures on Coinbase.

The Bitcoin market has shown high volatility in April, having produced similar levels of gains and losses over the past three weeks. Amidst the choppy price action, Bitcoin whales appear to be increasing their holdings, perhaps in anticipation of future price gains.

The marketing lead for Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB), Lucie, has issued a critical warning to the SHIB community. The warning is about potential scams and the significance of self-education in the cryptocurrency space.

A relatively unknown gaming token, VOXEL, went up by more than 50% in the past 24 hours after a malfunction on BitGet caused the VOXE/USDT perpetual contract to surpass that of Bitcoin. The incident has raised concerns about market manipulation on centralized exchanges.

Robert Kiyosaki, the author of financial education book "Rich Dad Poor Dad," is confident that the price of Bitcoin will skyrocket to at least $180,000 this year, according to the pundit's latest social media post.

Bitcoin decoupled from stocks in mid-April. Meanwhile, the total crypto market cap respected an 18-month support line.

Bitcoin is on track to close another week below the $90,000 mark, reinforcing the bearish sentiment that has hovered over the market in recent weeks. After facing a prolonged period of volatility and macro-driven uncertainty, Bitcoin continues to trade in a tight range, struggling to reclaim higher ground.

Whales are quietly feasting, institutions dipping toes back in, and old holders staying stubborn.

Hashprice, a key metric used to gauge miner revenue, is currently hovering near a five-year low, according to HashRate Index—a stark reminder of how difficult the mining business has become.

Robert Kiyosaki, a prominent financial guru and Bitcoin proponent, widely known for authoring the personal finance book “Rich Dad, Poor Dad,” has made yet another bullish Bitcoin price prediction. This time, Kiyosaki has forecasted a $1 million Bitcoin price by 2035.

Crypto assets extended losses last week as sell pressure gripped investors. Overall, institutional sales remained strong due to high Bitcoin (BTC) numbers, although altcoins traded in the opposite direction.

Popular crypto analyst Tony Severino has shared a bold take on the current Bitcoin (BTC) market structure. The chartered market technician has stated that the Bitcoin bull market remains active unless the price falls below a specific level.

Although bitcoin has remained confined within a narrow band this week—fluctuating between $83,268 and $85,917—and briefly dipped to $74,434 on April 6, some claim that the bull run may have concluded. Should the peak have coincided with Trump's inauguration as the 47th U.S.

Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has revealed his crypto holdings to the community. This follows a new trader profile feature on Binance Square that allows users to disclose their digital asset holdings.

Bitcoin (BTC) is now one year past its most recent halving, and this cycle is shaping up to be unlike any before it. Unlike previous cycles where explosive rallies followed the halving, BTC has seen a far more muted gain, up just 31%, compared to 436% over the same timeframe in the last cycle.

Bitcoin (BTC) remains in a consolidation phase, and breaching the $85,000 resistance has emerged as a key target for investors.

Charles Schwab Corp is preparing to enter the spot Bitcoin trading market, with CEO Rick Wurster indicating a potential launch as early as April 2026. The post Charles Schwab Targets April 2026 for Launch of Spot Bitcoin Trading Services appeared first on Cryptonews.

Today's edition of the weekly recap covers Strategy's continued Bitcoin purchases, Kraken's expansion into traditional financial products, and another SEC investigation closure.

Bitcoin and Ethereum users can finally breathe easy: transaction costs on the two main blockchains have dropped by more than 90% compared to the previous year. This major change reflects a calming of network activity, but also a notable improvement in operational efficiency.

Bitcoin is now trading at a critical level, holding steady above the $81,000 support but still struggling to reclaim the $88,000 resistance. After weeks of volatility and macro-driven moves, BTC appears to be consolidating above key support levels, with bulls beginning to regain momentum.

It's not the kind of Easter surprise traders were hoping for, as over the past four hours, Bitcoin (BTC) has seen a massive 13,520% long-to-short liquidation imbalance, with $9.62 million in longs wiped out compared to just $71,000 in shorts. The move came amid a sharp drop in the price of BTC to lows near $83,800 before a mild bounce to the current level of $84,453.

MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor reaffirmed his unwavering belief in Bitcoin, emphasizing that the cryptocurrency carries zero counterparty risk. In a recent social media post, Saylor declared, No company.

In a recent post on X, Shiba Inu team member Lucie issued an important message to the SHIB community.

Bitcoin, the first and largest cryptocurrency by market cap, may have recently pulled off a technically significant move — but not everyone is impressed.

Bitcoin holders are celebrating one year since the 2024 Bitcoin halving by praising BTC's resilience amid a global trade war and suggesting an accelerated market cycle due to a growing institutional presence.The 2024 Bitcoin halving reduced block rewards from 6.25 Bitcoin (BTC) to 3.125 BTC, slashing new BTC issuance in half. Despite rising concerns over a global trade war and escalating tariff tensions between the United States and China, BTC has climbed more than 33% since April 2024, Cointelegraph Markets Pro data shows.

New blockchain information shows that large investors remain in control of the Shiba Inu crypto market, potentially creating both stability and risk for smaller traders. The meme coin has experienced regular trading activity throughout while exhibiting zero price actions over recent days.

Bitcoin (BTC) tapped 3-day lows into the April 20 weekly close as analysis warned of a fresh liquidity grab next. BTC/USD 1-hour chart.

Bitcoin traded at $84,068 on April 20, 2025, with a market capitalization of $1.66 trillion, a 24-hour trading volume of $12.23 billion, and an intraday price range between $84,037 and $85,470.

Despite signs of sustained activity, Shiba Inu (SHIB) is sinking into a downward spiral of underperformance. Contrary to the rebound seen in other altcoins, the token shows a historically low profitability rate, revealing a deep imbalance in its market structure.

Bitcoin's dominance in the crypto market is approaching a historical resistance level that has previously triggered major reversals. According to a technical analysis published on TradingView, BTC's market share could collapse to 40% in the coming months, potentially paving the way for a new altcoin season.

The past week was a rollercoaster ride for the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), XRP (CRYPTO: XRP), and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) moved sideways amid tariff uncertainties.

The White House has confirmed Trump is exploring whether he can fire Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell—something that could trigger an “apocalyptic scenario" for markets

Best-selling author Robert Kiyosaki says Bitcoin (BTC) will benefit in a massive way from an impending economic cataclysm. In a post on the social media platform X, the Rich Dad Poor Dad author says the USA may be headed for a “greater depression” that will put millions into poverty.