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A recent survey of more than 5,700 Bitcoin (BTC) holders reveals a clear disconnect between belief and behavior in the crypto space. While nearly 80% of respondents support broader crypto adoption, 55% say they rarely or never use digital assets for everyday payments.
Global markets turned risk-off on Tuesday after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent openly reaffirmed the Trump administration’s willingness to use tariffs as a primary geopolitical weapon. His statements reignited fears of trade-driven inflation just as crypto markets were showing signs of stabilization.
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) made its most substantial Bitcoin purchase since November 2024, just a day before Bitcoin’s price dropped below the $90,000 threshold. Despite the company’s consistent commitment to its aggressive accumulation playbook, Strategy’s shares dropped by over 7%.
Bitcoin consolidation phases often feel uncomfortable for traders. They test patience and conviction. However, these periods can also create opportunities for investors who follow disciplined capital management plans.
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has forecasted that Bitcoin (BTC) could decline toward the $58,000–$62,000 zone, implying a 33–37% correction from current price levels of around $92,400. His prediction comes as Bitcoin continues to display multiple bearish signals, with other analysts also flagging the risk of further downside.
Bitcoin price has pulled back, but the bigger structure has not broken. After the first peak of 2026 on January 14, BTC corrected by nearly 6%, briefly dipping toward the $92,000 area. Since then, the BTC price has stabilized, even though it still shows a roughly 2.
Bitcoin (BTC) and gold moved in opposite directions as tensions over tariffs escalated between US President Donald Trump and the European Union. While the precious metal rallied to fresh record highs amid rising geopolitical uncertainty, the leading digital cryptocurrency slipped.