The month of February was not mild with Bitcoin. BTC fluctuations oscillated between 93,000 and 98,000 dollars, with a brief getaway over 100,000 dollars, before the reality of the market brings everyone back to square one. A disappointment for record fans, while other assets, especially gold, took the opportunity to shine under the spotlight. A situation that emphasizes the resilience of the BTC in the face of a globally uncertain market.
Bitcoin vs or: a duel at a distance, but heavy geopolitical issues
February was marked by persistent geopolitical tensionsconcerns about the trade rates of the United States and a cryptocurrency market that is looking for catalysts. Bitcoin has struggled to maintain itself above $ 95,000, rather oscillating around 97,000 dollars without managing to new summits.
The general feeling? Frustration.
Bitcoin price stability in this narrow rage contrasts with Spectacular gold performances. Indeed, the latter, with its rarity and its reputation as a refuge value, has crossed A new psychological threshold reaching new historical records.
It's simple, gold seems to dominate the refuge value markets, with consecutive increases of +11 % in a few weeks, powered by a series of gains since 2024.
Some interesting figures on gold:
- Gold prices increased by +27 % in 2024, their third best performance since 1980.
- The trend continued in 2025 with an increase of 11 % in five weeks, after an increase of 27 % in 2024.
- The perspective of gold reaching 3,000 dollars The ounce becomes more and more realistic.
In this context, it is not surprising that traders like Novelon X, qualified The situation of ” absolute carnage »On the side of Bitcoinwith ” false signals In all directions and reduced volatility.
“” The BTC market seems to be prey to a clear lack of direction, each attempt to increase up to stubborn resistance. » – Rekt Capital
The BTC price: still in a narrow range, but a hope of recovery?
Bitcoin continued to tread in February. After flirting briefly with $ 100,000, The sellers came back in forcerepulsive once again the BTC below this symbolic bar. However, despite this latency period, some analysts remain optimistic.
The Cold Blooded Shiller trader, for example, evokes uborn ” Development divergence in development »» which could allow the BTC to target new horizons, provided that a Squeeze of Shorts occurs.
THE Low transactions volumes And the difficulty of breaking the resistance to $ 100,000 has created a kind of trap for traders who found themselves fighting in a ” pain market Endless.
But, as Daan Crypto Trades points out, the first hours after the opening of the markets in the United States were particularly difficult, with fast sales that have taken many traders trap. Volatility therefore seems to be there, but without clear direction.
However, there are still A possibility that Bitcoin reaches $ 101,000as Cold Bloded Shiller suggests, if the market is starting to change dynamics.
“” Each sale seems less violent than before, a sign that the market could prepare a rally. » – Cold Blooded Shiller
For maximalists, real boon could reside in the sale of part of the United States gold reserve under Trump, a potential trigger for an ascent of BTC in 2025. If this event is materialized, the dream of A Bitcoin victory over gold could well become a reality.
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