• Current Price: US $103,472

• Intraday Range: From ~$102,609 up to ~$106,451   

• 24-Hour Change: Down slightly, approximately –1.2% from the previous day

🌐 Market Trends & Influences

• Volatility alert: A sharp drop from earlier highs near $106K triggered ~$450 million in liquidations, reflecting a turbulent session  .

• Macro backdrop: U.S. geopolitical developments and central-bank caution are influencing crypto sentiment. $BTC climbed above $106K after easing of geopolitical fears but then retraced .

• Options expiry: The “triple witching” options expiry event is adding extra volatility to $BTC and broader risk assets.

💡 Key Takeaways

• $BTC remains range-bound today between roughly $103K–$106K.

• Price swings are being driven by a mix of macroeconomic signals, headlines in geopolitics, and options market dynamics.

• Movements above $106K may face resistance, while support around $102.6K–$103K is holding well so far.

🔭 Looking Ahead

• Stay alert to upcoming options expiries and any shifts in Fed or geopolitical news, as both can trigger sharp BTC moves.• Monitoring liquidation levels online (e.g., via CoinGlass or Cointelegraph) can offer clues on future momentum shifts.