Bitcoin (BTC) Price Action: A Wild 5-Week Ride—What to Expect This Week

• Analysts note that a Bitcoin price breakout above $87,500 could lead to further gains toward the $90,000-$95,000 range.
• Macroeconomic conditions, regulatory developments, and institutional interest remain pivotal in shaping Bitcoin’s near-term trajectory.

Bitcoin (BTC) has had a rollercoaster ride of a five-week period characterized by wide price fluctuations that reflect the current volatility in the cryptocurrency space. Since mid-February, BTC traded between $96,000 and $80,000, recording daily gains and sharp corrections. As Bitcoin seeks to find a stable price corridor, market players are keen on the next significant move.

Bitcoin Price Activity: February 17 – March 24, 2025

Bitcoin price action on February 17 began at $96,149, which was to be the beginning of a wild couple of weeks. By February 24, BTC hit an intra-week high of $96,564, signaling briefly bullish pressure before taking a turn for the worse.

There was a noteworthy price correction on March 3, when Bitcoin fell to $86,210, down by 8.55% from its recent high. But hardly a week later, on March 6, BTC experienced a robust rebound, rising to $92,741, proving the resilience of the asset.

The subsequent recession was even more brutal. By March 9, BTC price had dropped to $80,701, which was one of the steepest drops during this time. While the market tried to stabilize, Bitcoin fluctuated at around $83,969 on March 14. This consolidation period continued, with Bitcoin price ending at $82,718 on March 18.

A small increase followed on March 20, taking prices slightly higher to $84,167. Bitcoin traded at $86,921 as of March 24, with an intraday low of $84,115 and a high of $87,004.

BTC Price Key Levels & Market Outlook

The recent Bitcoin price movement indicates a possible effort to build a support level in the $84,000 to $87,000 area. Yet persistent market volatility does mean that huge price swings remain a threat. Investors and traders are watching closely as BTC resists losing crucial support levels but also examine where resistance may develop.

Source: TradingView

If Bitcoin’s price manages to break above $87,500, it may face the next significant resistance level of around $90,000, as reported earlier. A breakout above this level could sustain further bullish momentum, potentially pushing BTC back into the $95,000 zone, a price not seen since mid-February.

On the other hand, if the $84,000 level fails to hold as a support level, another move lower could follow. If the BTC price falls below this level, prices can go lower, potentially testing support in the $80,000 to $82,000 area. A break below this key area could lead to a longer-term correction.

For further context, Bitcoin price’s near-term path will be heavily determined by outside market forces, as mentioned in our last news story. Macroeconomic fundamentals, regulatory news, and institutional involvement will all drive price action in the near term. Meanwhile, the market seems to turn in the optimistic direction as BTC open interest surged 10.07% to $57.37 billion, according to Coinglass data.