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Bitcoin Price Shows Volatility, Trading Just Under $115,000

The leading cryptocurrency experiences a slight downturn in early trading, highlighting a day of choppy price action and testing a key psychological level.

NEW YORK – Bitcoin (BTC) is experiencing a session of notable volatility, with its price hovering just below the key 114,872.10**, marking a modest decline of 0.14%, or $157.95, for the day.

The one-day chart reveals a turbulent trading period for the digital asset. The price is currently trading below the previous day’s close of $115,030.05, signaling a slight bearish sentiment in the market’s early hours.

A closer look at the intraday activity shows that Bitcoin saw a sharp dip to a low of approximately $114,200 around 05:30 UTC, before staging a significant recovery. This rally brought the price back up towards the $115,000 mark, where it met resistance and has been trading since.

This type of choppy price action, characterized by sharp peaks and troughs within a single day, underscores the inherent volatility of the cryptocurrency market. Such movements can present both opportunities for short-term traders looking to capitalize on price swings and increased risk for long-term investors.

As the trading day progresses, market participants will be closely watching to see if Bitcoin can gather enough momentum to reclaim and hold the $115,000 level as support, or if the current downward pressure will lead to a further test of lower price points. The day’s activity serves as a clear reminder of the dynamic and fast-paced nature of the digital currency landscape.

Prakash Gupta

Prakash Gupta has been a financial journalist since 2016, reporting from India, Spain, New York, London, and now back in the US again. His experience and expertise are in global markets, economics, policy, and investment. Jamie's roles across text and TV have included reporter, editor, and columnist, and he has covered key events and policymakers in several cities around the world.