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Story: Bitcoin Drops to $28,500 as Dollar Surges and Oil Spikes

By James Thorp

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Fed Policy Weighs Heavy. The Federal Reserve's aggressive rate hikes keep hammering crypto.

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Technical Levels Breaking Down. Bitcoin's sitting right on a key support level at $28,000.

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Bitcoin fell hard Monday. The cryptocurrency tumbled to $28,500 as traders dumped digital assets amid a strengthening U.S.

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The selloff wasn't pretty. Bitcoin's been struggling since January, and Monday's drop shows just how much pressure the coin faces when traditional markets get rocky.

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OPEC's production cuts sent crude prices soaring, and that got investors worried about inflation all over again.

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The Federal Reserve's aggressive rate hikes keep hammering crypto. Higher rates make the dollar more attractive and push investors away from speculative assets like Bitcoin.

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Nobody's sure what Powell will say. But if he signals more hikes are coming, Bitcoin could drop even further.

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European regulators aren't helping either. The European Central Bank released a report on March 30 warning about crypto volatility risks.

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Bitcoin's sitting right on a key support level at $28,000. If that breaks, analysts at CryptoQuant think the coin could test $26,000 - a level last seen in mid-2025.

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"We're watching $28,000 closely," said a CryptoQuant analyst. "Break that and things get ugly fast.

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Some big names still believe in Bitcoin long-term. Cathie Wood from ARK Invest tweeted on April 1 that Bitcoin's fundamentals remain strong despite the volatility.

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But that's cold comfort for traders watching their portfolios shrink. The current environment is tough, with geopolitical tensions in the Middle East adding to market stress.

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Banking regulations keep creating uncertainty too. The SEC issued another cautious statement on March 31 about crypto oversight, reminding everyone they're watching the space…

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BlackRock's still exploring crypto options though. CEO Larry Fink said in an April 1 interview that while they're being careful, they see long-term potential in digital assets.

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Retail interest is cooling off. Glassnode reported on April 3 that active Bitcoin addresses dropped 15% last month.

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