Bitcoin

BTC: $106,393.86
Bitcoin is back above $106,000 after dipping below five figures earlier this week, as global markets steadied on signs of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.

Meanwhile, Ether: $2,443.71
Ether traded at $2,400, up 0.5% on the day, approaching resistance near $2,450. Dogecoin: $0.16655
Dogecoin hovered at 16 cents after a minor 0.6% rise, while Solana’s SOL: $146.17
Solana dipped to $145, down 0.2%. Cardano’s ADA: $0.58274
Cardano slid nearly 1.3% to 58 cents after briefly testing 60 cents earlier in the week.

Ryan Lee, chief analyst at Bitget Research, stated that BTC’s inability to stabilize after its drop below $99,000 shows lingering caution, despite ETF inflows totaling $46 billion providing structural support.

> “Its potential as a safe-haven shines through, but tempered risk appetite delays recovery,” Lee said.

Despite the challenges, Lee predicts bitcoin may reach $110,000–$115,000 by Q3 and potentially $130,000–$160,000 by year-end. He also expects ether to be in the $2,600–$2,800 range in the near term, possibly hitting $5,500 long-term.

The rebound comes amid a broader shift in risk sentiment. U.S. equity futures edged higher on Wednesday, building on the Nasdaq 100’s record close the previous session, while Asian stocks extended their two-day rally.

Treasuries firmed and the dollar steadied after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said “many paths are possible” for monetary policy, reinforcing bets on interest rate cuts as consumer confidence weakens.

Bitcoin’s recovery after its weekend fall has reignited debate over whether it’s maturing into a true safe-haven asset or simply reacting to macro tailwinds and ETF-driven flows.

> “Bitcoin’s status as a safe-haven asset is still taking shape,” said Gadi Chait, head of investment at Xapo Bank. “Its V‑shaped recovery back above $105K in under 48 hours after falling into the nineties highlights its growing liquidity and integration into mainstream portfolios.”

Chait noted that while geopolitical shocks often spark a flight to cash, recent cycles indicate that institutional bids now help shallow declines and accelerate rebounds.