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Bitcoin Hits $79K Wall: Geopolitics, Fed Decisions Loom

Bitcoin's rally to a 12-week high near $79,400 evaporated in Asian trading, marking a critical test at the $80,000 psychological level. This pullback underscores the market's sensitivity to both geopolitical whispers and macroeconomic policy.

Bitcoin price chart showing a sharp pullback from a 12-week high.

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Bitcoin failed its third attempt to break above $79,000 in eight sessions, stalling at a 12-week high. 𝕏
  • The $80,000 level acts as a breakeven point for many recent buyers, creating significant selling pressure. 𝕏
  • Upcoming Federal Reserve and ECB policy decisions, alongside megacap tech earnings, are eyed as potential catalysts. 𝕏
  • Geopolitical news regarding Iran initially boosted Bitcoin but failed to sustain the rally. 𝕏
  • Despite strong institutional accumulation, Bitcoin faces immediate technical and psychological resistance. 𝕏
Ibrahim Samil Ceyisakar
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Ibrahim Samil Ceyisakar

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Originally reported by CoinDesk

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