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Bitcoin is Stuck Under $85K, What’s Holding It Back?

Written By Iyiola Adrian
Fact Checked by Jahnu Jagtap
Published April 1, 2025 9:53 PM·Updated 1 year ago
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Bitcoin is Stuck Under $85K, What’s Holding It Back

Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency in the world, has been facing tough times in deciding what direction to take.

Last week, it ended on a bearish note and suffered a price decrease after experiencing intense selling activity on Friday, March 28th. 2025.

It was trading at $82,451.69, which is a loss of 0.09% on the day and a further 4.5% loss within a week. The price drop, especially during the sell-off on Friday morning, did not help alleviate the loss, and Bitcoin fell further.

BTCUSD Price Chart
BTCUSD Price Chart | Source: CoinMarketCap

The reason behind this had to do with the expiration of Bitcoin options, which is a type of financial contract. On March 28, $12.1 billion worth of Bitcoin options expired. 

Options usually expire on the last Friday of each month, and this event created a lot of market uncertainty. The Bitcoin options had a ratio of 0.49 call/put, which is usually a good sign. 

But because of the uncertainty around the expiration, the market reacted negatively, pushing Bitcoin’s price down. On March 28, Bitcoin closed at $84,379, and the next day, it dropped even more, closing at $82,608.

Moreover, the tariff war between the U.S. and other countries has left investors in fear, as they shift their investment from high-risk assets like Bitcoin to safer ones like Gold.

Because of all this uncertainty, Bitcoin might continue to struggle in early April. If the global economy stays tense and people continue to be worried about tariffs, it could hinder Bitcoin from any sort of recovery in the near future. Until the market stabilizes, Bitcoin has the potential to remain under $85,000.

Also Read: Bitcoin ETF Flow Takes A Hit, Will The Bearish Run Resume This April?

Disclaimer: The information researched and reported by The Crypto Times is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional financial advice. Investing in crypto assets involves significant risk due to market volatility. Always Do Your Own Research (DYOR) and consult with a qualified Financial Advisor before making any investment decisions.

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