Bitcoin price started a fresh increase and cleared the $74,650 zone. BTC is consolidating and might aim for more gains above the $75,500 level. Bitcoin managed to stay above $73,500 and started a fresh increase. The price is trading above $74,200 and the 100 hourly simple moving average.
Analysts say reclaiming $76,000, sustained spot market buy volume and consistent inflows to the Bitcoin ETFs are the necessary components required for a rally to new highs.
April 17, 2026, 2:00 amIncreased Bitcoin supply from miner sell-offs may hinder price recovery, affecting market sentiment and future investment strategies.
April 17, 2026, 1:33 am
A crypto analyst has sparked fresh debate after warning investors to consider swapping their Bitcoin (BTC) for XRP. He argues that the shifting global reserve standards could reshape which digital assets gain institutional favor, potentially positioning XRP as a stronger candidate for long-term adoption.
Bitcoin price has entered the breakout stage of a classic bullish reversal pattern and is now eyeing a run toward $90,000.
Bitcoin consolidates between $73,000 and $75,000 as liquidations trigger a short squeeze, but weak spot demand keeps the upside momentum in check.
Negative funding rates may signal a market bottom, suggesting potential bullish trends and increased institutional interest in Bitcoin.
On-chain data shows the Bitcoin short-term holders reacted to the recent price surge by sending a significant amount of BTC to centralized exchanges.
The de-escalation in US-Iran tensions may lead to increased institutional investment in Bitcoin, potentially stabilizing its high valuation.
Schwab's move into crypto trading signals increased institutional confidence, potentially boosting market stability and investor trust.
Bitcoin miners will soon have an easier time on the network as on-chain data shows the mining Difficulty is headed for a 3% drop this Friday. Bitcoin Mining Difficulty To Go Down 2.9% In The Next Adjustment According to data from CoinWarz, the Bitcoin mining Difficulty is heading toward a jump in the next adjustment.
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson says "it's not possible" to save all vulnerable Bitcoin from quantum computing under the current proposal.
$74,765.00 -0.19%
$1.50T Market Cap
$43.06B Total Volume (2.88%)
$126,080 All Time High -40.70%
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