Bitcoin
Why Bitcoin is up 1.7% today
Analysis
Bitcoin rose 1.7% over the past 24 hours as ETF-related headlines kept attention on institutional demand, with CoinDesk noting BTC holding near $77,400 alongside ongoing ETF flow monitoring even as derivatives positioning signaled some caution. Sentiment was also supported by bullish framing from Cointelegraph, which highlighted a price model targeting a “conservative” $255K by year-end.
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This Bitcoin price model targets ‘conservative’ $255K by year-end
Earlier, analysts at Bernstein and BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes also projected Bitcoin to reach new record highs in 2026.
Bitcoin holds near $77,400 as derivatives signal caution
Crypto markets flashed green on Wednesday, but falling futures open interest and mixed altcoin performances suggest traders are reducing risk rather than chasing the rebound.
Trump's Truth Social Pulls Bitcoin ETF Application From SEC Review
Trump Media & Technology Group has withdrawn its Form S-1 registrations for Bitcoin and Bitcoin-Ethereum ETFs.
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