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Professional Trader Warns Bitcoin Price Hasn’t Bottomed Yet

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In the latest Cointelegraph interview, professional trader Alessio Rastani warns that Bitcoin could fall below $60,000 before a meaningful bottom forms. Professional trader Alessio Rastani is back with a fresh market update, and the key question remains: has Bitcoin (BTC) already found its bottom — or is the real move still ahead? In this latest interview, Rastani revisits his previous outlook and explains why his view has shifted as price action unfolded. While Bitcoin managed a short-term recovery earlier this year, he argues that the structure of the recent bounce…

What Happens to Bitcoin Price if Oil Hits $180 Per Barrel?

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Bitcoin (BTC) has outperformed US equities and gold since the US and Israel’s attack on Iran on Feb. 28, underscoring its strength amid one of the year’s biggest geopolitical shocks. However, BTC’s rally may face a serious challenge if oil prices spike toward $180 per barrel, a scenario some Saudi Arabian officials now see as plausible if Middle East supply disruptions persist beyond April. BTC/USD (black) vs. Nasdaq (blue) daily performance chart. Source: TradingView Key takeaways: US headline inflation may rise to 5% if oil supply shock persists, lowering rate…

Dormant Bitcoin Whale Wallet Awakens After 13 Years

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A long-dormant Bitcoin whale wallet has reactivated after 13 years and seven months of inactivity, shifting 0.00079 BTC ($56), a tiny fraction of a fortune now worth around $147 million.  Onchain data from BitInfoCharts shows that the legacy address “1NB3ZX…” received 2,100 Bitcoin (BTC) on July 5, 2012, when BTC traded at about $6.59 per coin. At today’s prices, that stash is valued at roughly $147 million, turning an initial outlay of about $13,800 into an unrealized gain of more than 10,000x. The move caught the eye of onchain trackers…

Bitcoin whale awakens after 14 years, sitting on $148 million windfall

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An early Bitcoin holder controlling 2,100 BTC worth $148 million has resurfaced after 14 years of inactivity and moved a small fraction of the stash, according to data tracked by Lookonchain. A whale wallet 1NB3ZX, holding 2,100 $BTC($148M), woke up after 13.7 years of inactivity and transferred out 0.00079 $BTC($56). This whale received 2,100 $BTC on July 5, 2012, when $BTC was just $6.59. Now sitting on ~$148M in profit — a 10,710x return.… pic.twitter.com/ba6vygF7Kg — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) March 20, 2026 The wallet, identified as 1NB3ZX, sent about $55 worth…

Morgan Stanley Pushes Closer to Bitcoin ETF With Amended SEC Filing

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US investment bank Morgan Stanley filed a second amended S-1 for its proposed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), detailing seed capital, trading partners and listing plans as the Wall Street bank moves closer to launching the product under the ticker MSBT. The amended filing says the trust expects to raise $1 million through the sale of 50,000 initial seed shares to its delegated sponsor ahead of listing on NYSE Arca, then use the proceeds to buy Bitcoin (BTC) for the fund. Morgan Stanley said the fund remains subject to regulatory…

Bitcoin vs. Gold Bottom Emerges as BTC Bulls Defend $70K

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Bitcoin (BTC) has endured a 14-month bear market against gold, with the BTC/gold ratio and momentum indicators at historic lows that previously marked cycle bottoms. Key takeaways: The BTC/GOLD ratio is at historic lows as multiple indicators hint at a cycle bottom. Bitcoin price must hold $70,000 to avoid a deeper drop over the coming weeks. BTC/GOLD RSI, MACD print classic reversal signal Data from TradingView reveals that the relative strength index (RSI) of the BTC/GOLD ratio has begun climbing. The weekly RSI reached its most oversold level of 21…

Bitcoin Price Cools Off — Range Forms Around $70K Support

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Bitcoin price started a sharp decline from well above $73,000. BTC is now consolidating and might aim for a fresh increase if it clears $72,400. Bitcoin started a sharp decline below $72,000 and $71,500. The price is trading below $72,500 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $71,550 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might continue to rise if it clears the $71,500 and $72,400 levels. Bitcoin Price Starts Consolidation Bitcoin price…

Coinbase Tokenizes Bitcoin Yield Fund on Base

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Coinbase Asset Management’s Anthony Bassili says the Bitcoin Yield Fund’s tokenized share class checks “identity and eligibility at the token level” for compliance. Coinbase has brought its Bitcoin Yield Fund onto its Base blockchain, launching a tokenized share class for the fund in partnership with the financial services firm Apex Group. Apex said in a statement on Thursday that the tokenized share class of Coinbase Asset Management’s fund “is set up to interact with compatible platforms, wallets, and infrastructure without compromising compliance.” Coinbase Asset Management president Anthony Bassili said that…

Execution Quality Is The Missing Metric In Bitcoin And Ethereum Markets

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Opinion by: Arthur Azizov, founder of B2 Ventures Transaction cost analysis (TCA) has long been an important tool in equity trading. With this instrument, traders can see the hidden costs that a transaction carries and minimize the difference between the expected and the actual price. As crypto matures, it begins to resemble traditional financial markets and functions like other tradable instruments. Crypto transactions also come with costs: fees that investors pay every time they buy or sell crypto. Yet there is one thing that is clearly not keeping pace with…

Bitcoin Sell-off Capped At $70K But Data Points To Rebound

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Bitcoin (BTC) dropped below $69,000 on Thursday, pulling the price back into its six-week range just days after tapping range highs above $76,000. The pullback coincides with an increase in selling from Bitcoin futures markets and stalling demand from US-based investors, but the chance for a rebound rally remains. A recurring chart setup indicates that BTC can return to its bullish pathway if the necessary conditions are met. Bitcoin futures set the trend as spot demand fades The latest pullback aligns with a visible shift in derivatives’ dominance over spot…