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Crypto Markets Today: BTC Pressures $120K as Traders Brace for Potential Short Squeeze

Bitcoin’s battle with $120,000 could set the stage for fresh record highs, as derivatives data shows signs of both bullish conviction and concentrated risk, while altcoins outperform.

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Accumulation Trends Strengthen as Bitcoin Breaks Through $120K

Wallet cohorts shift from distribution to accumulation as U.S. investors show renewed bullishness.

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When Could Bitcoin Break Out to New Highs? Watch Out for Gold

The tape shows a relay between gold and bitcoin: when the metal runs, BTC rests; and when gold stalls, BTC tends to go.

Close-up of stacked gold bars. (Jingming Pan/Unsplash)

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Bitcoin Regains$ 117K Level As Fresh Economic Data Flags Weak Growth

Crypto markets began what is historically their strongest quarter on a positive note.

Bitcoin (BTC) price today (CoinDesk Data)

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Crypto Markets Today: Market Rallies, Altcoins Lead Gains; Zcash Hits 16-Month High

Bitcoin and ether climbed nearly 3% each, but altcoins stole the spotlight with double-digit surges as traders bet on a fresh “altcoin season.”

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Bitcoin Steady, but Bitfinex Warns of Downside Risks as U.S. Government Shutdown Looms

Most altcoins including ETH, SOL, AVAX, UNI posted declines Tuesday but bitcoin was flat after a late rally.

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Crypto Markets Today: BTC, ETH Hold Gains as Aster’s Leverage-Fueled Volume Hits $64B

BTC and ETH edge higher as derivatives metrics flash a tentative bullish tilt, while new DEX Aster grabs $64B in daily volume with extreme leverage despite weak token performance.

Aster hits $64 billion in daily volume as traders flock to leverage (Creative Commons)

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Crypto Markets Today: Warning Signals as Bitcoin's Strongest Month of the Year Approaches

October is the month in which bitcoin, on average, posts its best returns.

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Bitcoin Trails Equities, Metals, and USD in Q3. Here Is a Key Level to Watch for Next Move

Options expiry and key technical levels weigh on BTC as equities and bitcoin trends diverge.

Bull and bear market (Midjourney/modified by CoinDesk)

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Crypto Market Today: Risk-Off Sentiment Dominates Ahead of U.S. PCE Release

The crypto market is a sea of red, with the CoinDesk 20 Index down 5% in 24 hours and all members lower.

Yellow tape saying "Caution" blocks access to a dangerous area.(Gaertringen/Pixabay)