$BTC

Bitcoin is trading near $102,500, down slightly by around 0.98% in the past 24 hours. The price briefly dipped below $101,000 but recovered above $103,000 during the day, showing high volatility. Analysts are watching the $102,500 support level closely—if it holds, a rebound toward $104K–$107K is possible; a breakdown may lead to further losses. Over $450 million in crypto positions were liquidated, mostly affecting over-leveraged long traders. Sentiment remains cautiously optimistic with institutional interest strong. Bitcoin continues to be viewed as a hedge asset, with public firms increasing their BTC holdings as part of long-term treasury strategies.