The week ends on a cautious note. Bitcoin (BTC) is oscillating around $65,970, down 4.2% over seven days. Ethereum (ETH) follows the same trend, at $1,983, a decline of 6.1%. Trading volumes are down 15% from the previous week, signaling widespread wait-and-see sentiment.
Analysis: The Weight of Macro Uncertainty
Several factors explain this stagnation:
1. US interest rates: The Federal Reserve maintained rates at 5.5% on Wednesday, as expected. But the hawkish tone of the statement — “no imminent rate cut” — dampened enthusiasm. Risk assets, including crypto, suffered.
2. European regulations: The European Parliament adopted an amendment Thursday strengthening reporting requirements for stablecoins. USDT and USDC saw their market cap drop by a combined 2%, indirectly weighing on altcoins.
3. The halving in sight: With 18 days to go until the Bitcoin halving (scheduled for April 23), the market is digesting slowing mining activity. Hashrate dropped 8% this week as some miners put machines on standby awaiting the reward reduction.
Outlook: Between Consolidation and Catalysts
In the short term, the $64,000-$67,000 range for BTC appears to be holding. A test of $63,000 is not ruled out if macro fears persist. For ETH, the $1,900 support is crucial: a break would open the path toward $1,800.
However, two positive catalysts are emerging: US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows of $120M for the week, and on-chain accumulation addresses continue to grow. The halving event itself could serve as a narrative-driven catalyst in the coming weeks.
⚠️ Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Always do your own research (DYOR) before investing. Cryptocurrencies are volatile assets with high risk of capital loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results. © 2026 DailyCryptoNews.co — All rights reserved.
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