Synopsis
Bitcoin slipped below $100,000 amid U.S.-China trade tensions, while Ethereum and other altcoins saw mixed movements. Market sentiment remains cautious, with Bitcoin dominance at a four-year high. Analysts warn of potential downside to $86K but highlight February’s historically strong performance. Traders are advised to monitor support levels and global market conditions closely.
Bitcoin (BTC) and major crypto tokens traded mixed on Wednesday, February 5. BTC, XRP, Solana, BNB, Cardano, Chainlink, Stellar, and Hedera witnessed slight declines of up to 2%, while Ethereum, Dogecoin, Tron, Sui, Avalanche, and Shiba Inu saw gains, climbing as much as 6%.
As of 12:10 pm IST, Bitcoin had slipped 1.5% to $97,808, while Ethereum surged 1.3% to $2,747. Meanwhile, The global cryptocurrency market cap fell by 0.44% to approximately $3.22 trillion in the past 24 hours.
“Bitcoin has faced renewed selling pressure, dropping below $100,000 amid escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China. This drop comes in response to renewed selling pressure following China’s retaliatory tariffs against the United States,” said Shivam Thakral, CEO of BuyUcoin.
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TOP COIN SETSDeFi Tracker-0.29% BuyBTC 50 :: ETH 50-5.35% BuyWeb3 Tracker-5.74% BuyCrypto Blue Chip – 5-6.08% BuyAI Tracker-15.21% BuyTOP COINS (₹) Ethereum240,386 (1.68%)BuyTether87 (0.17%)BuySolana17,863 (-0.42%)BuyBitcoin8,509,610 (-1.37%)BuyXRP218 (-1.4%)Buy”Despite this volatility, Bitcoin dominance has surged to its highest level in four years, indicating strong investor interest in the cryptocurrency as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty. Investors are optimistic that while immediate volatility is likely due to tariff concerns, February historically presents a favorable month for Bitcoin,” Thakral said.
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View Details »Avinash Shekhar, Co-Founder & CEO of Pi42, noted that Bitcoin is exhibiting a bearish trend due to ongoing trade disputes and regulatory concerns. “Traders should proceed cautiously, as global market conditions remain highly unpredictable,” he said.
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In the last 24 hours, Bitcoin’s market cap dropped to $1.938 trillion. Bitcoin’s dominance now stands at 60.32%. BTC volume in the same period fell 18.2% to $68.55 billion. Meanwhile, stablecoins accounted for $165.03 billion of this volume, or 93.21%, according to .
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While BTC has tried to hold the crucial support range around $99K, bearish sentiment lingers, and fractals remain negative. Despite some strength, low spot volume and reduced volatility signal caution.
The recent CME gap closure at $100K hints at a potential big move ahead. However, the MACD and Bull Market Support Band suggest a bearish crossover could push BTC to $86K. A bullish continuation is possible if BTC holds the $96,475–$99,360 range and breaks the $102K supply wall.
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