On Friday, March 27, 2026, Bitcoin fell sharply to trade at $68,791, down 3.5% on the day. Ethereum followed the same trend, dropping to $2,059, also losing 3.5% in 24 hours. On the week, the leading cryptocurrency showed a decline of 1.5%, a sign that the market remains fragile after several days of consolidation around $70,000. Trading volumes are moderate, but selling pressure dominates the order books. This downward move comes amid a tense macroeconomic context. Investors are digesting the latest U.S. inflation data, which came in above expectations, reinforcing fears that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates elevated for longer. Traditional markets, notably the Nasdaq, are also in negative territory, weighing on risk assets like cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin, often correlated with equity indices in times of uncertainty, is facing this headwind. For traders, this Friday is an important psychological test. The $69,000 level, which had served as support in recent days, has now been broken to the downside. If the trend continues, a return to $66,000 cannot be ruled out in the coming days. Long-term investors are watching closely: a deeper correction could offer attractive entry points, but volatility remains the name of the game as the month of March comes to a close.
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