Bitcoin Rally To $75K Still Possible Despite Huge Macro Challenges

Key takeaways: Private credit risks and weak US jobs market data drive Bitcoin lower, but is there a silver lining? Institutional Bitcoin ETF outflows and miner sales test BTC’s strength, but the Federal Reserve’s options for addressing the federal deficit may also favor scarce assets. Bitcoin (BTC) faced rejection at $69,000 on Wednesday after President Donald Trump’s speech failed to guarantee an end to the war in Iran. Oil prices soared following the speech and beyond traders’ war-related worries, tumult in the private credit markets is also taking a toll…

$80M Hyperliquid Whale Bet Predicts Bitcoin Crash and Oil Rally

Key takeaways: A Hyperliquid whale placed an $80 million bet against Bitcoin and the S&P 500 while going long on Brent crude oil prices. The whale’s history of massive losses and inconsistent signals suggests the trade could fall on the wrong side of the market. Bitcoin (BTC) showed strength on Wednesday, bouncing back from Tuesday’s $66,000 low after President Donald Trump teased a potential ceasefire in the US and Israel-Iran war. Even with Bitcoin trading above $68,000, one whale used Hyperliquid DEX to place an $80 million bet on a…

Oil and gold rally as Iran locks down key oil route to US and Israeli allies

Oil markets continued to rally on Friday morning amid renewed strain in the Middle East. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a key instrument of Iran’s military and regional strategy, declared that any movement through the Strait of Hormuz by vessels tied to US and Israeli allies would face a forceful response, state media FARS reported. The group said its navy had already intercepted and redirected three container ships attempting to pass through the corridor. The move raised concerns about prolonged interruptions on a crucial oil route. Brent and other…

TradFi Is Buying Bitcoin Again, But War, Inflation May Unravel The Rally

Bitcoin’s (BTC) consolidation continued into Thursday as bulls struggled to keep hold of $70,000, and competing narratives on BTC’s market structure versus its increasing institutional adoption clashed with the bearish overarching factors negatively impacting US equity markets.  Citing Bernstein’s $150,000 by the end of 2026 price estimate, Bloomberg analysts said that data shows institutional investors returning to the Bitcoin markets in droves, reinforcing the view that BTC had “reached a floor.”    In early March, a week-long stretch of inflows to the spot Bitcoin ETFs nearly topped $1 billion, while Strategy…

$18.6B Monthly Bitcoin Options Expiry Could Kickstart Rally To $75K

Key takeaways: Over 90% of Bitcoin call options may expire worthless if the price fails to break above $71,000 by Friday. Traders fear rising inflation and worsening credit conditions as the US and Israel-Iran war continues. Bitcoin (BTC) has been stuck in a narrow range between $67,700 and $71,600 over the past week, closely following how the US stock markets reacted to the US and Israel-Iran war. Traders have high hopes that the upcoming $18.6 billion Bitcoin monthly options expiry on Friday could provide the bullish momentum needed to break…

Bitcoin rally hits wall as Iran clowns US talks

Bitcoin’s push toward $72,000 stalled after Iran rebuffed ceasefire chatter, insisting that no talks have occurred since the war began in late February, state media FARS reported Wednesday. These comments directly oppose President Donald Trump’s claim on Monday that diplomatic talks were underway. Citing the discussions’ positive tone, Trump announced a five-day pause on any military strikes against Iran’s power and energy facilities while negotiations continue to move forward. Despite offers from regional and international mediators, Iran said it would continue its military defenses. Bullish momentum faltered as Iran shot…

Ethereum Price Rally Meets Resistance, Bears Eye Renewed Downside Move

Ethereum price started a recovery wave from the $2,025 zone. ETH is now consolidating above $2,120 and might struggle to clear the $2,200 resistance. Ethereum started a recovery wave above the $2,120 zone. The price is trading above $2,120 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is still a key bearish trend line active with resistance at $2,165 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,165 resistance. Ethereum Price Faces Resistance Ethereum price managed to…

Ethereum Eyes 25% Rally as Top ETH Whales Return to ‘Profitable State’

Ethereum’s native token, Ether (ETH), may rise by around 25% in the coming months as its richest whale group becomes profitable for the first time since early February. Key takeaways: ETH gained 25% in three months and 50% in six months on average after top whales returned to profit in past cycles. Ether could rally above $2,750 by June if the on-chain whale metric signal plays out. Whale metric signals ETH is bottoming already The unrealized profit ratio of wallets holding more than 100,000 ETH has flipped back above zero,…

BNB Price To Break $3,000? Crypto Trader Shares Game Plan For 500% Rally

Crypto analyst Crypto Patel has predicted that the BNB price could break $3,000, marking a new all-time high (ATH) for the Binance-linked coin. The analyst shared a game plan for exactly how this move is expected to play out by 2028.  How The BNB Price Rally To $3,000 Could Play Out In an X post, Crypto Patel said that the BNB price could drop to $400 before hitting $3,000. The analyst noted that the altcoin has bounced perfectly from the near 0.5 Fib Retracement level and now climbed 21%. As…

Sol Rally Toward $100 Fizzles As Solana Competitors Rise

Key takeaways: SOL derivatives signal bearish sentiment as funding rates hit 0% and put (sell) options trade at a premium. While Solana leads in DEX volume, it faces stiff competition from Hyperliquid in the perpetual contracts sector. Solana’s native token SOL (SOL) faced a 3-day 11% decline after peaking at $97.70 on Monday. Thursday’s move down to $87 triggered $25 million in leveraged long positions being liquidated, negatively impacting trader sentiment. SOL derivatives currently point to fear of further downside and a lack of conviction from bulls, increasing the odds…