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Current Consolidation
BTC trades near $68,400 following a four-week losing streak.
Support Test
Bitcoin briefly breaks below $61,000 as doubts about the crypto market intensify.
Peak Volatility
Bitcoin briefly touches the $85,000 level before a sharp correction begins.
Fed-Induced Liquidation
Hawkish remarks from the Federal Reserve lead to $400M in market liquidations.
Cryptocurrency markets plummeted alongside global equities following President Trump's announcement of a 15% blanket tariff on all U.S. imports. Analysts warn that Bitcoin may be entering the final capitulation phase of its current market cycle as macro uncertainty spikes.
As the digital asset market matures into a multi-trillion dollar asset class, investors are weighing Bitcoin’s role as a premier store of value against Ethereum’s dominance as the foundational layer for decentralized finance and tokenization. This analysis explores the divergent value propositions of the two largest cryptocurrencies and their projected trajectories through 2026.
Major cryptocurrencies are navigating a period of consolidation and correction as investors pivot their attention toward upcoming Federal Reserve meeting minutes. While Bitcoin and Ethereum have largely maintained their ranges, altcoins like Dogecoin have faced steeper declines, prompting analysts to identify potential accumulation zones.
Major cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Ethereum saw significant pullbacks as the market braced for the release of the Federal Reserve's January meeting minutes. Despite the downward pressure and $200 million in liquidations, some analysts view the current price levels as a strategic entry point for long-term accumulation.
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing significant downward pressure, mirroring a broader retreat in the US stock market as investors grapple with macroeconomic uncertainty. This volatility, characterized by sharp liquidations and shifting sentiment, highlights the increasing correlation between digital assets and traditional risk-on equities.
Bitcoin has retreated to the $68,000 level, marking its longest weekly losing streak since the 2018 bear market. Ethereum and major altcoins are following suit as macroeconomic headwinds and a cooling tech sector dampen investor appetite for risk assets.