{"id":385562,"date":"2025-03-29T07:46:45","date_gmt":"2025-03-29T02:16:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/why-is-bitcoin-price-down-today-peter-brandt-predicts-65635-bearish-target-crypto-news\/"},"modified":"2025-03-29T07:52:06","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T02:22:06","slug":"why-is-bitcoin-price-down-today-peter-brandt-predicts-65635-bearish-target-crypto-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/why-is-bitcoin-price-down-today-peter-brandt-predicts-65635-bearish-target-crypto-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is Bitcoin Price Down Today? Peter Brandt Predicts $65,635 Bearish Target &#8211; Crypto News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Bitcoin price plunged below $85,000 on Friday, hitting $84,200 at its lowest point as market-wide selling pressure triggered massive liquidations.<\/p>\n<h2>Bitcoin Price Tumbles Below $85,000, Sparking $116 Million Long Liquidation<\/h2>\n<p>Bitcoin (BTC) fell below the critical $85,000 support level on Friday, hitting a low of $84,200 as selling pressure intensified. At press time, BTC remains under pressure, reflecting broader market weakness and increasing liquidation risks.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_246559\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-246559\" style=\"width: 1992px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-246559\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bitcoin price analysis | BTCUSD, March 29 | Source: CoinMarketCap<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The sharp <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/price\/bitcoin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BTC price<\/a> decline contributed to a total of $400 million in crypto liquidations, with $116 million in Bitcoin long positions wiped out.<\/p>\n<p>More so, on Thursday, wallets linked to the U.S. government transferred 97 BTC and 884 ETH, sparking speculations that a sell-off could follow.<\/p>\n<p>However, the transaction appears to align with the federal government\u2019s efforts to consolidate its crypto holdings following Trump\u2019s executive order issued on March 6.<\/p>\n<p>As outlined in the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/fact-sheets\/2025\/03\/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-establishes-the-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-and-u-s-digital-asset-stockpile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fact sheet<\/a>, the order mandates federal agencies to report their cryptocurrency holdings within 30 days to the Secretary of the Treasury.<\/p>\n<p>This suggests that the $10.3 million in BTC and ETH transfers may be part of a broader asset consolidation initiative, rather than an immediate liquidation event.<\/p>\n<h2>Peter Brandt Predicts $65,635 Bearish Target<\/h2>\n<p>Veteran trader Peter Brandt has issued a stark bearish warning for Bitcoin, citing a bear wedge breakdown with a potential downside target of $65,635.<\/p>\n<p>His technical analysis, shared on X, highlights a completed bearish pattern following a double top formation.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cDon\u2019t shoot the messenger. Just reporting on what the chart says until it says something different. Bear wedge completed with 2X target from the double top at 65,635,\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Peter Brandt, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/peterlbrandt\/status\/1905650626266366465\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">March 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Brandt\u2019s chart illustrates Bitcoin\u2019s rejection at $92,070, followed by a series of lower highs and a tightening wedge pattern.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_246560\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-246560\" style=\"width: 686px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-246560 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Bitcoin price prediction | Source: X.com\/PeterBrandt\" width=\"686\" height=\"509\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GnI7I8paEAAbyTQ.png 686w, https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GnI7I8paEAAbyTQ-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GnI7I8paEAAbyTQ-80x60.png 80w, https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GnI7I8paEAAbyTQ-150x111.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GnI7I8paEAAbyTQ.png\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-246560 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GnI7I8paEAAbyTQ.png\" alt=\"Bitcoin price prediction | Source: X.com\/PeterBrandt\" width=\"686\" height=\"509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GnI7I8paEAAbyTQ.png 686w, https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GnI7I8paEAAbyTQ-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GnI7I8paEAAbyTQ-80x60.png 80w, https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GnI7I8paEAAbyTQ-150x111.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-246560\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bitcoin price prediction | Source: X.com\/PeterBrandt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The breakdown below $85,285 confirms the bearish trajectory, reinforcing concerns of a deeper correction.<\/p>\n<p>If BTC continues on this path, a retest of $75,000 could come before reaching the projected downside of $65,635.<\/p>\n<p>As selling pressure mounts, traders remain cautious about Bitcoin\u2019s next moves. Whether bulls can reclaim key levels or if further downside awaits will largely depend on macroeconomic developments and investor sentiment in the coming days.<\/p>\n<section class=\"accordion-content mt-4\" id=\"faq\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 h3 fw7\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-item-content\" style=\"\">\n<p>\n                            \tBitcoin fell below $85,000 due to increased selling pressure, market liquidations, and concerns over U.S. government-linked crypto transactions.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-item-content\" style=\"\">\n<p>\n                            \tVeteran trader Peter Brandt forecasts a bearish target of $65,635, citing a completed bear wedge pattern and continued downside risks.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<div class=\"faq-item-content\" style=\"\">\n<p>\n                            \t In the past 24 hours, $116 million in Bitcoin long positions were wiped out as part of $400 million in total crypto liquidations.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>                                <!-- \n\n<div class=\"desktopPostEnd d-on\"><\/div>\n\n --><\/p>\n<div class=\"m-on mobiless\">\n<div id=\"social-section-new\">\n<p>\u2713 Share:<\/p>\n<p>                                  <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"social-text_new wp_new\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?text=https:\/\/coingape.com\/markets\/why-is-bitcoin-price-down-today-peter-brandt-predicts-65635-bearish-target\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display: block\">  <i class=\"fa fa-whatsapp\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n                                <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"social-text_new tw_new_logo\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=https:\/\/coingape.com\/markets\/why-is-bitcoin-price-down-today-peter-brandt-predicts-65635-bearish-target\/\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/14164721\/x-logo.png\" class=\"mb-1\" alt=\"coingape\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"authorBoxnew newauthordesign\">\n<div class=\"author_Ndata d-flex align-items-center mb-2\">\n<div class=\"author_Image\">\n                                           <img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ec36c745ac13558e2dd911177d9a7d40?s=400&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x\" class=\"avatar avatar-200 photo\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" decoding=\"async\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ec36c745ac13558e2dd911177d9a7d40?s=200&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ec36c745ac13558e2dd911177d9a7d40?s=200&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ec36c745ac13558e2dd911177d9a7d40?s=400&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x\" class=\"avatar avatar-200 photo\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/noscript>                                  <\/div>\n<p>ibrahim  <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Crypto analyst covering derivatives markets, macro trends, technical analysis, and DeFi. His works feature in-depth market insights, price forecasts, and institutional-grade research on digital assets.                     <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Disclaimer: The presented content may include the personal opinion of the author and is subject to market condition. Do your market research before investing in cryptocurrencies. The author or the publication does not hold any responsibility for your personal financial loss.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bitcoin price plunged below $85,000 on Friday, hitting $84,200 at its lowest point as market-wide selling pressure triggered massive liquidations. Bitcoin Price Tumbles Below $85,000, Sparking $116 Million Long Liquidation Bitcoin (BTC) fell below the critical $85,000 support level on Friday, hitting a low of $84,200 as selling pressure intensified. 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