Key Moments
- Bitcoin trades around $64,116, stabilizing above short-term support near $64,000 but still capped under major moving averages.
- Ethereum changes hands near $1,877, supported by its 50-day EMA at $1,863 while facing resistance at the 100-day and 200-day EMAs.
- XRP hovers just above the $1.00 psychological level after three days of declines, with momentum indicators signaling ongoing downside pressure.
Macro Backdrop and Sentiment
Bitcoin (BTC) adopts a sideways bias on Tuesday as it retests nearby support at $64,000. Market participants appear hesitant to commit, looking for a clear trigger to drive a potential move through $65,000. Ethereum (ETH) shows a similar pattern, trading below $1,900 but staying anchored above the $1,800 demand zone.
Ripple’s XRP remains under pressure as it gravitates toward the critical $1.00 threshold. This marks the third straight session of losses, eroding its broader technical posture.
US-Iran Tensions Pressure Risk Appetite
Iran stated on Monday that a possible agreement with Oman on overseeing commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz would not be enough to fully reopen the key chokepoint unless the United States meets several conditions.
Responding to Tehran’s call for compensation from Washington, US President Donald Trump said the US would seek reparations from Iran for American casualties.
Trump argued in a pre-recorded interview with Real America’s Voice that Iran’s current financial backdrop is unsustainable.
“So economically, they are a mess. They can’t borrow money. We control their money, what they had, which is a lot. They had a lot, and we have total control of it. I’m their banker,” Trump said.
Risk appetite remains subdued, reflected in the crypto Fear & Greed Index, which sits in the Fear area at 29 on Tuesday, slightly below 30 from the previous session. Should appetite for risk continue to erode, constrained demand for digital assets is likely to curb rebound attempts and raise the risk of a wider market pullback.
Bitcoin Technical Picture: Sideways Trade Above Support
Bitcoin is quoted around $64,116, trading with a restrained tone while remaining below key Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs). The spot price is under the 50-day EMA at $64,633, with the 100-day EMA at $66,837 and the 200-day EMA at $72,804 aligned above. This configuration signals that the broader trend is still under strain, even as prices stabilize near current levels.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) gauge is slightly positive around the zero line, and the Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 49 is near the middle of its range. Together, these indicators point to a lack of strong directional conviction rather than a clear reversal signal.




