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Glassnode says bitcoin remains inside a bear-market value zone, with near-term support around $69,000-$71,500 but a more credible recovery only above $81,600.
Gino Matos 6 min read
Growth slowed to the edge of contraction while price pressures held firm, leaving the Fed caught between weakening momentum and inflation that still refuses to break.
Fees, mempool pressure, and on-chain demand are telling a different story beneath the price recovery.
Strategy's dashboard touts BTC Gain, but fair value accounting shows a $14.46 billion unrealized loss for the quarter ended March 31.
MSBT’s strong debut adds a new fee and distribution threat to the spot Bitcoin ETF race.
Banks and energy forecasters see a slower repair in oil flows, keeping inflation and Fed risk alive for Bitcoin.
Prediction markets are flashing elevated Trump impeachment risk, but the real trigger for Bitcoin is the war-risk shock behind it.
The New York Times points to stylometry and old posts, but critics say it paints a kidnapping sized target.
The move would push Bitcoin into a live trade chokepoint where sanctions, shipping delays, and market risk collide.