On February 24, 2026, from 03:00 to 03:15 (UTC), Bitcoin’s price experienced a slight rebound during a consolidation phase following high volatility, with a candlestick return of +0.02%. The short-term performance showed a slight oscillation upward, and market attention remained cautious due to ongoing macroeconomic and regulatory pressures. Trading volume significantly declined compared to the previous day, volatility reached a low point in the phase, and the overall market trend was sideways.
The primary drivers of this movement were marginal recovery after extreme panic the day before, along with active intervention by quantitative funds and high-frequency arbitrage strategies. On February 23, macro events such as the U.S. tariff hikes and unresolved regulatory policies triggered a short-term crash in BTC, with leveraged longs liquidated en masse, leading to overselling. In the early hours of the 24th, some large holders gradually accumulated at low levels amid panic, with the mean reversion model automatically increasing positions. Quantitative traders remained active within short-term ranges, contributing to a slight rebound in BTC prices.
Additionally, whale fund movements and changes in market structure resonated. On-chain data showed that between February 20 and 24, whales added over 30,000 BTC in a contrarian manner, supporting low-level recovery. After the liquidation wave, market makers and arbitrage funds entered, boosting liquidity. The options market saw short positions closed, with decreased demand for puts hedging, providing support to spot prices. Meanwhile, Bitcoin found key technical support in the $64,000–$65,000 range, with some manual “bottom fishing” and automated stop-loss systems working together to further stabilize short-term prices.
Risks still persist, as macroeconomic uncertainties and regulatory policy developments exert pressure on medium- and short-term market trends. During extreme conditions, liquidity can sharply decline, so caution is advised against sudden volatility. Key support levels at $60,000, on-chain fund flows, and ETF capital changes should be closely monitored. Please stay attentive to market information to mitigate potential volatility risks.
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