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Bitcoin Price Could Resume Its Downward Trend As Realized Profit Climbs To 2022 Level

Bitcoin's price may be poised for a downturn, according to on-chain analysis. Despite recent signs of recovery, a key metric—the Realized Profit/Loss Margin—has reached 17%. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez highlights that this level, last seen in March 2022, previously signaled a local market top before a downtrend resumed. The indicator suggests average Bitcoin investors are sitting on significant profits and may start selling to lock in gains. Currently trading around $78,070, Bitcoin faces a critical test at the $78,000 support level. A break below could trigger further downside, aligning with the historical warning from the overheated profit margins.

bitcoinist2 days ago 21:01

Bitcoin Price Could Resume Its Downward Trend As Realized Profit Climbs To 2022 Level

bitcoinist2 days ago 21:01

Crypto Report Card: How Institutional Investors Allocated Capital In Q1 2026

In Q1 2026, institutional investors exhibited mixed strategies amid a volatile crypto market where Bitcoin fell to around $62,000 in early February. Notable moves included Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company significantly increasing its stake in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), with holdings reaching about $566 million. Several traditional financial institutions, such as the Royal Bank of Canada and Barclays, also expanded crypto exposure while hedging risks with options. In contrast, Harvard University’s endowment fund continued reducing its IBIT position, cutting it by 43% and liquidating its Ether ETF holdings entirely. Other Ivy League endowments like Brown and Dartmouth held steady, though Dartmouth shifted its Ether exposure into a staking ETF and entered a new position in a Solana ETF. Overall, institutional activity suggests many viewed the market’s underperformance as a buying opportunity rather than a loss of long-term faith. The crypto market cap stood at approximately $2.57 trillion, down over 12% year-to-date in 2026.

bitcoinist2 days ago 17:19

Crypto Report Card: How Institutional Investors Allocated Capital In Q1 2026

bitcoinist2 days ago 17:19

When the Bubble Comes, How to Short "Smartly"?

Title: When the Bubble Comes, How to "Smartly" Short? Author: Campbell (Macro Analyst) Summary: Amid the heated debate over whether the current AI-driven market is in a bubble, analysts are divided. While some, like Dan Niles and Paul Tudor Jones, argue that the AI boom has further to run, Michael Burry warns of similarities to the dot-com bubble. The author explores practical strategies for navigating and potentially shorting a bubble without being crushed by its momentum. Key challenges in shorting a bubble include the exponential risk from parabolic price increases and the high cost of options due to extreme volatility. Instead of directly shorting the bubbly asset, the author proposes three approaches: 1. **Find the "Wedge"**: Identify external factors that could pop the bubble, such as rising interest rates. By betting on trends that could undermine the bubble (e.g., inflation or higher rates), investors can hedge without timing the bubble's collapse. 2. **Short the "Victims"**: Target assets adjacent to the bubble that are highly vulnerable to its burst, such as over-leveraged companies or sectors with "negative convexity." These assets may have cheaper options and suffer disproportionately when the bubble stalls. 3. **Wait for Confirmation**: Exercise discipline and wait for clear signals of a breakdown, including deteriorating fundamentals, exhausted buying sentiment, and decisive breaks in trendlines. Only then should investors take substantial short positions. The author shares their recent actions, including shorting SPX and high-yield bonds while buying short-term put spreads, and emphasizes avoiding direct shorts on vertically rising assets. The core takeaway: Hedge, identify wedges, wait for confirmation, and only then commit heavily.

marsbit05/14 08:57

When the Bubble Comes, How to Short "Smartly"?

marsbit05/14 08:57

Bitcoin Retail Demand Turns Positive Again: Is The Crowd Coming Back?

Bitcoin retail demand has turned positive again, with its 30-day change surging to +4.38% after plunging into negative territory in March. This metric tracks transaction activity for transfers under $10,000, indicating renewed interest from small-scale investors. While this marks a significant improvement from last month's low of -8.2%, overall retail transaction volume remains below February levels. Concurrently, the recent price recovery has improved the situation for short-term holders (STHs), with the percentage of their supply in loss dropping to 38%. Bitcoin is currently trading around $80,700. The key question is whether this positive shift in retail sentiment will continue and lead to a full-scale return of small investors.

bitcoinist05/13 19:36

Bitcoin Retail Demand Turns Positive Again: Is The Crowd Coming Back?

bitcoinist05/13 19:36

Bitcoin Tests Major Resistance Amid Market Uncertainty

Bitcoin is currently trading near the critical long-term resistance zone of the 200-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) at $82,455 and the 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at $82,027, just above $80,000. A decisive break above this $82,000–$82,500 area is required to signal a potential return to a sustained uptrend. Bitcoin initially lost this key level in late November 2025 during its decline from $108,000. While bulls find some support in Bitcoin holding above other cost basis levels like the 128-day MA at $75,700, market sentiment remains mixed. Broader risk sentiment may be influenced by geopolitical events, including upcoming talks between US and Chinese leaders. Despite positive derivatives data for some major altcoins, underlying caution persists in the market as indicated by short-term volume metrics.

TheNewsCrypto05/13 13:23

Bitcoin Tests Major Resistance Amid Market Uncertainty

TheNewsCrypto05/13 13:23

Here Are The Major Bitcoin Levels To Watch After Breaking $80,000

Bitcoin has closed a week above $80,000 for the first time since late January, strengthening the bullish case after breaking through the $78,000 to $80,000 bearish order block. The key to future price action now depends on whether bulls can hold two critical levels. The first is the $78,000 floor, which must be defended to confirm the former resistance zone has turned into support. The second is the $82,000 lower-high area; a clean break above it could open the path toward the next major resistance at $90,000. However, a truly bullish trend shift would only be confirmed with a high-timeframe close above the $97,900 "Change of Character" level, which would break the pattern of lower highs formed since late 2025. While currently trading around $81,000, analysis suggests there remains a significant chance Bitcoin retests the $60,000 zone before any sustained upward move.

bitcoinist05/11 23:14

Here Are The Major Bitcoin Levels To Watch After Breaking $80,000

bitcoinist05/11 23:14

X Supports Memes, Is the Meme Season Really Coming?

X has introduced a new "Custom Timeline" feature, allowing Premium users on iOS to pin specific topics—including a dedicated "meme" category—to their main tab. The meme section, represented by a Flork logo, sparked a 17x price surge for the Ethereum-based meme token FLORK. Meme content is crucial for X: 66% of all content with over 100k impressions in 2026 were meme-based, and such content drives significant engagement, especially among users aged 18–34. Memes also influence politics and brand marketing, as seen in Trump’s 2024 campaign and KitKat’s viral response to a theft incident. While the new feature includes a "Cryptocurrency" category, the meme section is designed primarily for high-quality meme content rather than directly promoting meme coins. However, meme coin accounts that focus on organic, engaging content—without explicitly pushing token tickers—may benefit from increased visibility and user conversion through this dedicated timeline.

marsbit04/23 04:10

X Supports Memes, Is the Meme Season Really Coming?

marsbit04/23 04:10

XRP Gains Momentum As Buyers Return, But Here’s What The Sharpe Ratio Is Saying

XRP is showing signs of renewed bullish momentum as buyers return, approaching the $1.50 mark. However, the Sharpe Ratio, a key risk-adjusted performance metric, remains in negative territory, indicating underlying market inefficiency and a lack of efficient expansion. Crypto expert Teddy notes that while the overheated phase has passed, the ratio's negative reading suggests the market is still in a recovery phase from earlier losses. Momentum indicators show compression, with analysts predicting a potential aggressive move towards the 6.127% level if bullish momentum continues. A break above could open upward space of up to 12%, though it remains unclear whether this will be a sustained expansion or a retracement.

bitcoinist04/18 01:02

XRP Gains Momentum As Buyers Return, But Here’s What The Sharpe Ratio Is Saying

bitcoinist04/18 01:02

Bitcoin Is Playing Out The Same Cycle Again On A Bigger Scale

Bitcoin's recent rebound has failed to resolve debates among analysts regarding the current market phase. Technical analysis suggests Bitcoin is repeating the same cyclical pattern observed in previous bear markets, albeit on a larger scale with slower momentum, deeper institutional involvement, and reduced volatility. The pattern typically includes a parabolic advance, distribution, a sharp decline, a deceptive recovery, and eventual capitulation. Analysts argue the downtrend remains incomplete, citing on-chain metrics like Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (NUPL) and long-term holder stress, which indicate that investor pain and negative sentiment have not yet reached extremes typical of cycle bottoms. Historical data shows prior bear markets resulted in drawdowns of 77-84% and formed bottoms roughly a year after all-time highs. With Bitcoin currently down 40.8% from its October 2025 peak of $126,080, further downside is possible. Projections based on past cycles suggest a potential bottom may occur in Q3 or Q4 2026.

bitcoinist04/14 20:38

Bitcoin Is Playing Out The Same Cycle Again On A Bigger Scale

bitcoinist04/14 20:38

Bitcoin Maintains Bearish Tone, HYPE Pulls Back for Accumulation at the Right Time | Guest Analysis

In this market analysis, analyst Cody from Odaily provides a technical outlook for Bitcoin (BTC) and the HYPE token. For **HYPE**, the analysis identifies a five-wave Elliott Wave structure on the daily chart, suggesting the asset is currently in a potential Wave V upward move starting from the April 2nd low of $34.44. Short-term 4-hour charts indicate the token is in an overbought state, signaling a need for a pullback or consolidation. The strategy for the week is to "go with the trend and buy on dips," specifically looking for a potential long entry if the price finds support and stabilizes in the $37.5 - $38 range. Two recent 1x leveraged long trades were highlighted, resulting in a combined profit of approximately 9.02%. For **Bitcoin**, the medium-term outlook remains bearish. A core 60% short position, opened at $89,000, is still being held with a profit of about 20.51% at the time of writing. The price is expected to continue wide-range volatility between $65,000 and $74,000. The 4-hour chart shows BTC is overbought and facing resistance near $74,500, suggesting a high probability of a short-term pullback. Three short-selling strategies are proposed for the week: selling on a rally to the $74.5K-$76K resistance zone (Plan A), a small short on a break below $69,000 support (Plan B), and a larger short on a break below the key $65,000 support level (Plan C). The analyst emphasizes strict risk management, including setting initial stop-losses immediately upon entry and trailing them to lock in profits. A disclaimer notes that all views are for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice.

marsbit04/13 06:25

Bitcoin Maintains Bearish Tone, HYPE Pulls Back for Accumulation at the Right Time | Guest Analysis

marsbit04/13 06:25

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