Bitcoin Faces Macro Headwinds and Price Pressure; Altcoins See Volatility, While Privacy Tech Advances
Bitcoin Faces Macro Headwinds and Price Pressure; Altcoins See Volatility, While Privacy Tech Advances
The crypto market is experiencing varied dynamics, with Bitcoin (BTC) under significant pressure from macro-economic factors. Concerns about soaring US bond yields and geopolitical events raise the risk of BTC falling below $50,000. Recent data indicates BTC has hit 'deep value' record lows, challenging miners who are battling 15-month low price levels. Meanwhile, specific altcoins like Siren have seen sharp volatility, with its token sliding 70% amid warnings of concentrated holdings. On a developmental front, privacy technology is advancing, as Zama integrates with T-REX to facilitate confidential trading of tokenized assets on public blockchains for institutions.
Cryptography startup Zama is plugging its privacy tech into T‑REX in a bid to let banks and asset managers trade sensitive assets on public blockchains without losing confidentiality.
Onchain analyst EmberCN warned that Siren’s rally may stem from one party cornering spot supply to profit via derivatives.
Past oil-war shocks lifted inflation and hurt risk appetite, which raises the risk of Bitcoin falling below $50,000 in 2026.
Bitcoin Yardstick data confirmed a new record for BTC price "deep value" in February as miners battled the lowest price levels in 15 months.