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Bitcoin, Ethereum show resilience as wary sentiment lingers amid volatility

Analysts caution that near-term uncertainty persists due to derivatives expiries, macroeconomic risks, and continued correlation with broader risk assets

Bitcoin, Ethereum show resilience as wary sentiment lingers amid volatility
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 11:46 AM IST

Macro optimism lifts crypto; Bitcoin nears $70,000; Ethereum regains $2,000

Strength spilled into the altcoin complex, where Cardano, Solana, BNB, XRP, and Hyperliquid advanced as much as 8 per cent

Macro optimism lifts crypto; Bitcoin nears $70,000; Ethereum regains $2,000
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 9:46 AM IST

Crypto markets await clearer macro catalysts, says Bitget's CEO Gracy Chen

Globally, investor sentiment has shifted to extreme fear, leading to reduced risk appetite and capital rotation into safer assets such as precious metals, says Gracy Chen, CEO, Bitget

Crypto markets await clearer macro catalysts, says Bitget's CEO Gracy Chen
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 7:53 AM IST

Crypto markets reel under broad-based selloff amid geopolitical tensions

Broader market stability, analysts said, is likely to hinge on easing macro headwinds and a rebound in capital flows, conditions that remain elusive in the current environment

Crypto markets reel under broad-based selloff amid geopolitical tensions
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 1:06 PM IST

Risk-off wave hits crypto after Trump's tariff move; Bitcoin dips near $64k

The sell-off in crypto markets, analysts said, was driven by global risk-off sentiment following Trump's tariff announcement

Risk-off wave hits crypto after Trump's tariff move; Bitcoin dips near $64k
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 9:21 AM IST

Regulatory clarity key to long-term faith in crypto: Sumit Gupta, CoinDCX

India, to truly excel in Web3, Sumit Gupta of CoinDCX said, must move beyond reactive policies and craft regulations that foster innovation, protect consumers, address risks, and provide clarity

Regulatory clarity key to long-term faith in crypto: Sumit Gupta, CoinDCX
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 7:38 AM IST

Cryptocurrency markets await catalyst; price action remains range-bound

A break below support, analysts said, could trigger deeper corrections, while historical trends suggest that sustained levels may pave the way for a short-term relief rally

Cryptocurrency markets await catalyst; price action remains range-bound
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 11:24 AM IST

Bitcoin to hit $1 mn? Eric Trump stays optimistic despite crypto turmoil

Commenting on the ongoing volatility in Bitcoin, Eric acknowledged the sharp price swings but remained optimistic about its long-term potential

Bitcoin to hit $1 mn? Eric Trump stays optimistic despite crypto turmoil
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 1:32 PM IST

Crypto struggle continues amid broader market uncertainty; analysts wary

Glassnode's latest weekly on-chain assessment places Bitcoin well below its estimated 'true market mean' near $79,000

Crypto struggle continues amid broader market uncertainty; analysts wary
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 12:03 PM IST

Bitcoin stagnates, Ethereum eyes recovery; altcoins show mixed moves

The flagship token briefly slipped below $68,000 before recovering to $68,500, maintaining a sideways range between $65,000 and $70,000 over the past ten days

Bitcoin stagnates, Ethereum eyes recovery; altcoins show mixed moves
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 12:55 PM IST

Crypto traders cautious as macro data reinforces 'higher for longer' stance

A strong recovery in Bitcoin above $70,000, analysts believe, could help restore broader market confidence, while failure to hold current supports may trigger another wave of risk-off sentiment

Crypto traders cautious as macro data reinforces 'higher for longer' stance
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 12:21 PM IST

Crypto mayhem continues as Bitcoin tests $60k, Ethereum falls below $1,800

Crypto markets have remained under pressure since October last year, after Bitcoin scaled its peak and has since been on a declining trajectory

Crypto mayhem continues as Bitcoin tests $60k, Ethereum falls below $1,800
Updated On : 06 Feb 2026 | 9:18 AM IST

Crypto markets reel as Bitcoin dips to $70k; analysts signal caution

Altcoins followed a similar risk-off trajectory. Ethereum, BNB and Solana reflected weaker bid depth during the pullback

Crypto markets reel as Bitcoin dips to $70k; analysts signal caution
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 11:57 AM IST

Budget 2026: Govt introduces penalty framework for crypto trading entities

The Union Budget 2026-27 proposes a penalty framework for crypto-asset reporting, including daily fines for non-filing and a flat ₹50,000 penalty for inaccurate disclosures, effective April 1, 2026

Budget 2026: Govt introduces penalty framework for crypto trading entities
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 11:45 AM IST

Crypto rout deepens as ETF outflows, geopolitical tensions rattle investors

Until macro stability returns and ETF inflows resume, crypto markets, analysts believe, are likely to remain defensive

Crypto rout deepens as ETF outflows, geopolitical tensions rattle investors
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 10:47 AM IST

Crypto market sell-off intensifies amid equity rout, geopolitical tensions

Bitcoin slipped below the $80,000 mark after failing to hold above $89,000, with the decline exacerbated by thin weekend liquidity

Crypto market sell-off intensifies amid equity rout, geopolitical tensions
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 9:15 AM IST

Risk-off sentiment triggers crypto rout as Bitcoin, Ethereum slide sharply

Macro conditions also weighed on sentiment. Analysts noted that risk appetite softened across global markets as investors reassessed the outlook for monetary easing

Risk-off sentiment triggers crypto rout as Bitcoin, Ethereum slide sharply
Updated On : 30 Jan 2026 | 11:40 AM IST

Crypto markets stay cautious as BTC struggles under $91k, ETH near $3k mark

Amid this, more than $1.5 billion in outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs this week, analysts said, point to a near-term moderation in institutional risk appetite

Crypto markets stay cautious as BTC struggles under $91k, ETH near $3k mark
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 10:22 AM IST

88% of crypto investors know tax rules, 63% call them unfair: CoinSwitch

The survey, conducted ahead of the 2026 Union Budget, gathered insights from close to 5,000 respondents, highlighting widespread discontent over the current taxation framework

88% of crypto investors know tax rules, 63% call them unfair: CoinSwitch
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 2:41 PM IST

Crypto markets sell-off deepens as macro and geopolitical risks mount

The downturn followed broader weakness in global equities after renewed trade tensions between the US and Europe, triggered by President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats

Crypto markets sell-off deepens as macro and geopolitical risks mount
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 11:23 AM IST