Bitcoin (BTC) was at $86,174.94 by 10:30 AM, Friday, March 28. It’s off 1.51%. BTC Tried climbing past $86,800 but keeps smacking into $88,000 to $88,200. Buyers are keeping it above $87,200 though, after defending $85,900. Last 24 hours, it’s swung between $85,837.93 and $87,702.17.
Will $86,000 Unlock Bitcoin’s Next Run?
Alpha Trader, a crypto /stock trader, says topping $86,300 could light a fire under Bitcoin. If it fails, trouble’s brewing. Trading hit $23.08 billion in 24 hours.
Market cap’s $1,709.9 billion, per Binance. Coinfomania points out Bitcoin ETFs are still getting love from the big money crowd.
Tariffs and Fed Data Keep Everyone Guessing
Trump’s tariff announcement has markets all shook up. It’s hitting crypto too. Core PCE data’s due today—could flip the Fed’s rate cut script. When stuff gets crazy, btc price predicitons sometimes shines as a backup plan, even if it dances with riskier bets short-term.
Ethereum’s Down to $2,003, Altcoins Vary
Ethereum (ETH) sits at $2,003.24, down 0.77%. Couldn’t hold $2,100, now testing $2,040. Edul Patel at Mudrex thinks it’s due for a lift.
Open interest is 10.84 million ETH, per CoinGlass—ETH crew’s still in it. Ripple (XRP) shed 4%, Solana (SOL) 3%, but Binance Coin (BNB) nudged up almost 1%.