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Bitcoin steady near $70,000 as rising open interest hints at cautious, bearish positioning

Bitcoin traded around $69,800 as open interest rose to $102 billion, suggesting defensive, bearish bets while altcoins outperformed in a risk-off macro backdrop.

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Bitcoin drops on Iran war uncertainty, AI tokens jump

BTC traded near $69,500 after failing to hold $71,000 as the Iran war kept markets cautious. AI tokens including ICP, FET outperformed on strong retail demand.

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Bitcoin climbs to $71,000 as dollar, oil weaken after Trump comments on Iran war

Crypto and risk assets rally as the dollar retreats following comments from Donald Trump suggesting the conflict in Iran may end soon, while bitcoin still faces a broader downtrend.

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Bitcoin holds above $72,000 as crypto market pauses after breakout

Bitcoin and ether edged higher as traders assessed macro risks, derivatives positioning and whether bitcoin can sustain a push toward $80,000.

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Bitcoin falls with ether, solana while decred, AI-linked tokens advance

Positioning in futures and options shows traders looking to protect against further declines.

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Bitcoin stalls below $70,000 while DOT, UNI lead altcoin surge

BTC traded within a well-defined range as polkadot and uniswap rallied, cosmos slid.

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Crypto rebounds from oversold levels, altcoin season indicator revisits January high

Bitcoin rose as much as 3.7% overnight before paring gains, while altcoins outperformed and the altcoin season indicator hit its highest level since January.

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Crypto markets bleed as bitcoin hovers above liquidation zone

Bitcoin dropped to $63,000 as the dollar climbed and equities weakened. A break below $60,000 risks further liquidations and a slide toward $52,500.

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Bitcoin stabilizes after overnight crypto rout, bouncing to $66,000

Bitcoin fell to $64,270 shortly after midnight UTC before rebounding to $66,300, as thin liquidity amplified moves tied to U.S. tariff plans and geopolitical tensions.

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Panic premium lingers in options even as bitcoin recovers from lows

Bitcoin rebounded above $68,000 as ETF outflows hit $6.8 billion and funding flips positive. A break above $72,000 is needed to confirm a bullish shift.

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