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Story: Bitcoin Holds Near $109K as Traders Wait for Direction; Trump Media Files for ‘Crypto Blue…

By Julie Binoche

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Market Lacks Clear Momentum Despite ETF Growth. The CoinDesk 20 Index, which tracks the largest digital assets, was up 1.

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Wintermute: “Barbell Market” Taking Shape. In a recent market update, trading firm Wintermute described the current environment as a “barbell…

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Geopolitical Calm, Yet No Breakout. Despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties—including renewed tariff threats from U.S.

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Trump Media Unveils Diversified Crypto ETF Plans. Adding a new layer to the evolving ETF landscape, Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) has…

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Market Snapshot. At the time of writing:

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What’s Next for Bitcoin?. Despite the buzz surrounding new ETF filings, traders remain cautious.

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As the Asian trading session opened on Wednesday, Bitcoin hovered above $108,900, showing little movement but holding firm amid mixed signals in broader crypto markets.

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According to analysts, this consolidation phase reflects a broader lack of conviction that’s keeping Bitcoin from reclaiming its previous high above $110,000.

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The CoinDesk 20 Index, which tracks the largest digital assets, was up 1.7% to over 3,100—showing some resilience.

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On-chain analytics firm Glassnode pointed to key metrics underscoring this indecisiveness. Spot trading volumes for Bitcoin remain below average historical ranges, and recent…

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Elevated Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) ratios in ETF holdings suggest that many investors are reluctant to buy more at current price levels.

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Tokens tied to popular narratives from last year—such as AI and Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN)—have seen a drop in interest.

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Despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties—including renewed tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump—global equity markets have largely shrugged off the noise.

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Bitcoin’s recent price behavior suggests the market is waiting for a stronger directional signal.

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Adding a new layer to the evolving ETF landscape, Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) has filed for a new crypto investment product: the “Truth Social Crypto Blue Chip ETF.”

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