# Price Related Articles

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Bitcoin Volatility Returns as Price Tests Critical Indicator Level

Bitcoin experienced significant volatility, briefly surpassing $82,000 before falling back to around $80,000. This triggered over $400 million in liquidations within 24 hours, though the price later recovered moderately above $81,000. The key focus is Bitcoin's approach to the critical 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), a major resistance level near $82,580 that has repeatedly capped price advances since November 2025. Analyst Brett suggests a sustained break above this level could signal the end of the bear market. However, failure to breach it has historically led to sharp declines, with an average drop of 30% from this rejection zone. If this pattern repeats, Bitcoin's price could potentially fall to around $56,600 from current levels. Despite the price pressure, cryptocurrency investment products saw a sixth consecutive week of inflows totaling $4.9 billion, supported by positive sentiment around US crypto legislation.

TheNewsCrypto05/11 12:39

Bitcoin Volatility Returns as Price Tests Critical Indicator Level

TheNewsCrypto05/11 12:39

Bitcoin Slips To $79,500 As $277 Million Exits Spot ETFs

Bitcoin has declined to around $79,500 following a notable shift in spot ETF flows. After a five-day streak of net inflows, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $277 million in net outflows in a single day, breaking the positive trend that had contributed to BTC's recent rally toward $83,000. Despite this daily outflow, the week's net flow for Bitcoin ETFs remains positive at $768 million. U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs also experienced significant outflows of over $103 million on the same day, nearly erasing the week's inflows and bringing its weekly net flow down to just $66 million. Bitcoin's price action appears correlated with these ETF movements, with the asset currently trading near $79,800, reflecting a 3.5% gain over the past week.

bitcoinist05/09 05:21

Bitcoin Slips To $79,500 As $277 Million Exits Spot ETFs

bitcoinist05/09 05:21

Here’s How Much Ripple’s CTO XRP Holdings Would Be Worth If He Never Sold

The article discusses the hypothetical value of former Ripple CTO David Schwartz's XRP holdings if he had never sold. It details a report showing Schwartz once held 26 million XRP. The value of this stash would have fluctuated dramatically, from $130,000 in 2012 (at $0.005/XRP) to a peak of nearly $59.8 million in 2017 (at $2.30/XRP), and would have been over $54 million in 2024. Schwartz, however, sold most of his XRP in waves between 2012 and 2020 at around $0.10 per token, earning about $2.6 million at the time. He explained his conservative investment strategy, preferring stability and de-risking over chasing massive potential gains, and noted his current main crypto exposure is through Ripple stock.

bitcoinist05/08 22:34

Here’s How Much Ripple’s CTO XRP Holdings Would Be Worth If He Never Sold

bitcoinist05/08 22:34

Bitcoin Rallies, But Traders Still Realizing $479M In Losses Daily

Despite Bitcoin's recent rally to around $80,100, on-chain data reveals that investors are still realizing significant losses. The Bitcoin Realized Loss indicator, which measures the total loss from coins sold below their previous purchase price, has remained elevated at approximately $479 million per day. This level is about 140% above the typical baseline of $200 million seen in stable market periods. Notably, this spike in realized losses occurred even as Bitcoin's price increased, contrasting with previous loss spikes that happened during major price crashes. This pattern suggests that some investors are choosing to exit their positions at a loss during the rally, possibly due to a lack of confidence in its sustainability. Analysts suggest that for a healthier market regime to be confirmed, the daily realized loss would need to compress and sustain below the $200 million level, indicating selling exhaustion and a shift towards stronger underlying demand.

bitcoinist05/08 16:41

Bitcoin Rallies, But Traders Still Realizing $479M In Losses Daily

bitcoinist05/08 16:41

US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Break $1.7B Inflow Streak as BTC Drops Below $80K

US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw their first daily net outflow in May, totaling $277.5 million, ending a five-day streak of approximately $1.7 billion in inflows as Bitcoin's price dropped below $80,000. Major contributors to the outflows were the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) with $129 million and BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) with $98 million. This shift followed Bitcoin's volatility, falling from over $82,000 on Wednesday. Amid the broader outflow, the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust ETF (MSBT) recorded modest inflows of $7.3 million, maintaining its record of zero outflows since its April 2026 launch. The Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF (BTC) also saw inflows. Concurrently, the 21Shares Canton Network ETF (TCAN) debuted on Nasdaq, offering direct exposure to Canton Coin. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index moved back into "Fear" territory at 38 on Friday, though it remains above its April average, reflecting mixed market sentiment despite Bitcoin's 11% gain over the past month.

TheNewsCrypto05/08 12:30

US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Break $1.7B Inflow Streak as BTC Drops Below $80K

TheNewsCrypto05/08 12:30

Bitcoin Derivatives Buying Pressure Continues To Rise — Is $80K Inevitable?

Bitcoin's price has been experiencing significant bullish momentum, with recent gains primarily driven by strong demand in the perpetual futures market rather than spot trading. On-chain analysis reveals sustained buying pressure in Bitcoin derivatives, as indicated by the Net Taker Volume metric, which has remained positive at around $145 million since March 7. This metric, which measures the difference between long and short orders, suggests continued dominance of buyers and reflects bullish sentiment among traders. Historically, such a shift from selling to buying pressure has consistently led to upward price movements. Analysts expecting the trend to continue, potentially pushing Bitcoin toward the $80,000 mark, though that level remains a key resistance zone. Currently, BTC is around $77,508 with little change over the past day.

bitcoinist04/27 00:01

Bitcoin Derivatives Buying Pressure Continues To Rise — Is $80K Inevitable?

bitcoinist04/27 00:01

Bitcoin Reclaims Key MVRV Support At $73.7K — What Comes Next?

Bitcoin has reclaimed the critical MVRV support level at $73,700, a key indicator for market valuation. Holding above this level suggests potential upward momentum toward the mean MVRV target of $96,000. However, a breakdown below $73,700 could lead to a decline toward the Realized Price support near $55,000. The MVRV bands outline further resistance at $118,000 and extreme overvaluation at $140,000, while deeper support lies around $51,500. Currently trading near $78,000, Bitcoin remains 38% below its all-time high of $126,198 from October 2025.

bitcoinist04/26 18:02

Bitcoin Reclaims Key MVRV Support At $73.7K — What Comes Next?

bitcoinist04/26 18:02

Historical Data Shows Bitcoin Price Has Never Breached This Level – Will It Start Now?

Historical data reveals a consistent pattern in Bitcoin's price action: after recovering 30% from a cycle low, it has never retested that bottom. This has held true across six major cycles since 2011. The current cycle, which saw a low near $61,300 in February, is approaching this critical threshold at approximately $79,694. Bitcoin has already up about 28% and needs just a 2.7% increase to breach this historically significant level. Supporting this bullish signal, exchange reserves have hit new lows, and large investors have accumulated the most BTC in a month since 2013.

bitcoinist04/26 14:23

Historical Data Shows Bitcoin Price Has Never Breached This Level – Will It Start Now?

bitcoinist04/26 14:23

Why Bitcoin Price Failed To Breach $80K: An On-Chain Deep Dive

Bitcoin's price recently surged to a three-month high above $79,000 but struggled to break the $80,000 resistance. According to on-chain analysis, a key reason is the "True Market Mean Price," a metric representing the average cost basis of active market participants, which acted as a strong resistance level. Additionally, a shift in market sentiment toward FOMO (fear of missing out) and euphoria signaled caution among traders. Analysts suggest that a confirmed breakout would require holding above this level for about three days. As of the latest data, BTC is trading around $77,588.

bitcoinist04/25 19:33

Why Bitcoin Price Failed To Breach $80K: An On-Chain Deep Dive

bitcoinist04/25 19:33

Here’s Why Ethereum Is Gaining Recognition As The Core Settlement Layer For On-Chain Finance

Ethereum is increasingly recognized as the core settlement layer for on-chain finance, driven by a significant surge in network activity and stablecoin transfer volumes. Since early 2026, stablecoin transfers on Ethereum have increased by over 119.3%, with volumes consistently ranging between $500 billion and $900 billion and occasionally peaking at $1 trillion. This growth underscores Ethereum's capacity to handle large-scale financial transactions and reinforces its role in bridging traditional finance with blockchain infrastructure. Concurrently, Ethereum's price is at a critical juncture, trading near its Realized Price of $2,340—a historically significant level that has acted as a support floor for macro expansions. While the price recently dipped to $2,314, analysts suggest that holding above this level could signal a transition into a high-conviction bullish phase.

bitcoinist04/25 01:34