BT

Bitcoin

BTC 1 Hour Move
+1.02%
$69,926.00 β†’ $70,642.00

Why Bitcoin is up 1.0% in the last hour

Analysis

Bitcoin rose about 1% over the past hour as it retested the $70K level amid attention on ETF flow dynamics, which can support short-term demand and sentiment around BTC (CryptoPotato). Broader weekly headlines also kept BTC in focus, including commentary on potential market manipulation and other major crypto narratives, helping sustain risk-on positioning (U.Today).

Contributing Factors (3)

#1
CryptoPotato ETF Flows 2 weeks ago

BTC Price Retests $70K as BNB Overtakes XRP: Weekend Watch

The battle for the fourth position in terms of market cap continues, but this time, BNB has come on top.

Confidence
83%
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#2
U.Today Regulatory 2 weeks ago

Bitcoin Cycle Killed by Grifters, Tesla Investor Gerber Says

Ross Gerber, CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, has slammed the cryptocurrency market, but he is not abandoning Bitcoin (BTC).

Confidence
78%
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#3
U.Today ETF Flows 2 weeks ago

Ripple Invited to White House, Peter Brandt Calls Out Bitcoin Manipulation, Musk Endorses Dogecoin, Vitalik Buterin Dumps Ethereum β€” Top Weekly Crypto News

This week's top stories: Ripple joins White House crypto summit; Musk promises DOGE to the Moon; Brandt flags BTC market manipulation, CZ denies it; Buterin isΒ selling his ETH holdings.

Confidence
78%
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Move Details

Asset Bitcoin
Symbol BTC
Direction ↑ Bullish
Timeframe 1 Hour
Start Price $69,926.00
End Price $70,642.00
Change +1.02%
Detected Feb 8, 2026 11:30 AM

Explanation Confidence

80%

High confidence in the explanation based on source reliability and timing.