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The rebound followed the Federal Reserve's decision to halt its Quantitative Tightening (QT) program and inject liquidity into the markets, boosting short-term financial stability.

Despite these headwinds, analysts believe macro liquidity from the Fed pivot could act as a stabiliser if capital rotation resumes toward large-cap cryptocurrencies

Calling volatility "vitality," Saylor argued that Bitcoin's sharp price swings are essential to its long-term performance and the opportunity it creates for investors

A rapid reversal in sentiment, macroeconomic uncertainty, heavy liquidations and sharp ETF outflows have erased $1.2 tn from crypto markets, pulling Bitcoin off record highs and unsettling investors

BTC price today: Analysts attribute the slide to uncertainty around potential US interest-rate cuts, broader weakness across equity markets, and profit-taking by large holders

The development, analysts said, suggests investors are temporarily favouring policy-linked assets, with risk appetite split between safe-haven and cyclical exposures

Market weakness deepens as BTC struggles to reclaim key levels and Ethereum tests support zones, with analysts warning of further downside risks

Stablecoins are digital currencies that stay steady in value, unlike volatile cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. Their prices are linked to stable assets like gold or currencies

As the global dominance of dollar-backed stablecoins rises, crypto leaders say India should act swiftly to protect its monetary sovereignty by introducing an INR-backed stablecoin

The overall tone of crypto markets, analysts said, remains neutral, with the Fear & Greed Index steady at 42 - indicating reduced panic and improving investor confidence

The pullback in Bitcoin and Ethereum, analysts said, appears to be a short-term corrective phase within a broader bullish structure

The broader altcoin market mirrored the weak sentiment, with Story (IP) continuing its sell-off to emerge as the day's biggest laggard, plunging 28 per cent

Despite the volatility, analysts suggest this correction is not a sign of fundamental weakness, but rather a leverage flush, a natural reset following an extended rally

The rate cut also triggered over $105 million in market liquidations, reflecting a spike in trading activity and market volatility

While short-term positioning remains cautious, analysts believe institutional demand through spot ETFs is lending support to the upside

The Altcoin Season Index rose to 67 from 29 last month, signaling stronger altcoin momentum that could potentially trigger an altseason soon.

BTC dominance has slipped to 57.3 per cent, while the CMC Altcoin Season Index has climbed to 62/100, which analysts suggest are early signs of capital rotation into altcoins

Analysts suggest the muted price action reflects investor caution ahead of the upcoming US CPI release, which could influence the Fed's next policy decision

Meanwhile, roughly $300 million in crypto positions were liquidated over the past 24 hours, led by Ethereum at $97 million and Bitcoin at $54 million

Market analysts attributed the renewed bullish sentiment to significant inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs, which registered $333 million in net investments in a single day