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Crypto Market Pauses Rally as Bitcoin Holds Above $100K

Profit-taking leads to altcoin declines while Bitcoin stabilizes near $104,000, supported by strong institutional inflows and high sentiment levels.

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Bitcoin (BTC) price on May 15 (CoinDesk)
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Overview

  • Bitcoin remains resilient, hovering around $104,000, as traders consolidate gains from a multi-week rally driven by macroeconomic optimism.
  • Altcoins, including Dogecoin, Cardano, Solana, and Ethereum, experience sharper corrections, with declines ranging from 3% to over 5%.
  • The Fear & Greed Index has entered the ‘Greed’ zone, indicating elevated sentiment levels that often precede market pullbacks.
  • Institutional activity remains robust, with spot Bitcoin ETFs seeing significant inflows and Coinbase's upcoming S&P 500 inclusion expected to drive further interest.
  • Analysts describe the current pullback as a healthy correction within a broader bullish trend, with Bitcoin's $100,000 level serving as key support.