{"id":7956,"date":"2026-03-18T10:42:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T10:42:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailystreetchronicle.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/18\/bitcoin-price-today-btc-faces-69k-risk-as-4b-liquidation-zone-builds-ahead-of-fed-decision\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T10:42:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T10:42:13","slug":"bitcoin-price-today-btc-faces-69k-risk-as-4b-liquidation-zone-builds-ahead-of-fed-decision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailystreetchronicle.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/18\/bitcoin-price-today-btc-faces-69k-risk-as-4b-liquidation-zone-builds-ahead-of-fed-decision\/","title":{"rendered":"Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Faces $69K Risk as $4B Liquidation Zone Builds Ahead of Fed Decision"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/coinpedia.org\/news\/bitcoin-price-today-btc-faces-69k-risk-as-4b-liquidation-zone-builds-ahead-of-fed-decision\/\">Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Faces $69K Risk as $4B Liquidation Zone Builds Ahead of Fed Decision<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/coinpedia.org\">Coinpedia Fintech News<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coinpedia.org\/news\/bitcoin-leads-crypto-rally-as-buyers-return-amid-global-uncertainty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bitcoin started the week strong<\/a>, rising nearly 7%, but has now pulled back to around $74,000 after failing to hold above $76,000. The rally has slowed as traders wait for today\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/coinpedia.org\/news\/fed-interest-rate-decision-tomorrow-what-to-expect-and-how-it-could-impact-crypto-markets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Federal Reserve decision<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, popular trader DefiWimar has made a bold call, warning that Bitcoin could drop to $69,000. Here\u2019s why?<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bitcoin-faces-69k-liquidation-risk\">Bitcoin Faces $69K Liquidation Risk<\/h2>\n<p>Crypto trader <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DefiWimar\/status\/2033980248291676161\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">DefiWimar has pointed<\/a> to a major liquidity zone around $69,000, where nearly $4 billion in long positions are at risk.<\/p>\n<p>According to trader DefiWimar, this level is important because it is not just a support zone, but an area filled with leveraged positions. When this much leverage builds up in one area, price doesn\u2019t always bounce from it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>More often, it gets pulled toward it.<\/p>\n<p>If Bitcoin drops toward this zone, it could trigger a chain reaction, long positions start closing, stop losses get hit, and forced selling begins.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why these moves often feel sudden. It\u2019s not always news-driven \u2014 it\u2019s positioning.<\/p>\n<p>            .article-inside-link {<br \/>\n                margin-left: 0 !important;<br \/>\n                border: 1px solid #0052CC4D;<br \/>\n                border-left: 0;<br \/>\n                border-right: 0;<br \/>\n                padding: 10px 0;<br \/>\n                text-align: left;<br \/>\n            }<\/p>\n<p>            .entry ul.article-inside-link li {<br \/>\n                font-size: 14px;<br \/>\n                line-height: 21px;<br \/>\n                font-weight: 600;<br \/>\n                list-style-type: none;<br \/>\n                margin-bottom: 0;<br \/>\n                display: inline-block;<br \/>\n            }<\/p>\n<p>            .entry ul.article-inside-link li:last-child {<br \/>\n                display: none;<br \/>\n            }<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-inside-link\">\n<li><span>Also Read : <\/span><\/li>\n<li> &nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/coinpedia.org\/news\/citigroup-cuts-bitcoin-and-ethereum-price-targets-clarity-act-to-blame\/\" target=\"_blank\">Citigroup Cuts Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Targets: Clarity Act to Blame?<\/a><\/li>\n<li>&nbsp;  &#044;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-btc-struggles-below-76k-resistance\">BTC Struggles Below $76K Resistance<\/h3>\n<p>This type of liquidation move has occurred multiple times in the past, for example, in August 2023, Bitcoin dropped below $29,000 and wiped out over $1 billion in long positions within hours.<\/p>\n<p>Again in January 2024, BTC fell from around $49,000 to near $40,000, largely driven by liquidation pressure, not just headlines.<\/p>\n<p>The pattern is similar, crowded longs, then a sharp reset.<\/p>\n<p>Right now, Bitcoin is holding above key levels, but momentum is not as strong as it was earlier this week.<\/p>\n<p>Crypto experts say a clean breakout above $76,000 looks unlikely for now, while a move below $71,000 could start building downside pressure.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fed-decision-may-trigger-bitcoin-volatility\">Fed Decision May Trigger Bitcoin Volatility<\/h3>\n<p>The market is waiting for the Federal Reserve update, with expectations that rates will stay unchanged around 3.50%\u20133.75%. Even the data from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmegroup.com\/markets\/interest-rates\/cme-fedwatch-tool.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">CME FedWatch<\/a> shows a 99% probability that interest rates will remain unchanged<\/p>\n<p>Even without a rate change, markets will react strongly to Jerome Powell\u2019s speech today.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For now, Bitcoin is sitting in a tight spot. <a href=\"https:\/\/coinpedia.org\/price-prediction\/bitcoin-price-prediction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">If it holds above $71,000<\/a>, the market may stay stable. But if the price starts slipping lower, that $69K zone could come into play quickly.<\/p>\n<div class=\"media article_register_shortcode\">\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<h5 class=\"mt-0\">Never Miss a Beat in the Crypto World!<\/h5>\n<p>Stay ahead with breaking news, expert analysis, and real-time updates on the latest trends in Bitcoin, altcoins, DeFi, NFTs, and more.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"media-button\">\n<div class=\"category-subscribe-btn\">\n<div data-cta-id=\"subscribe_6_cta\" data-cta-name=\"Subscribe to News\" id=\"subscribe_6_cta\">\n            <button id=\"without-login-subscribe_6\" class=\"primary-button subscribe-now openLoginModal\"><br \/>\n                                Subscribe to News                           <\/p>\n<p>            <\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773821007877\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How will the Fed decision impact Bitcoin price today?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Fed decision can drive volatility. Even if rates stay steady, Powell\u2019s tone may push BTC up or down as markets react to future policy signals.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773821009250\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What key levels should Bitcoin traders watch now?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Key levels are $76K resistance and $71K support. A break below $71K could trigger selling pressure, while a breakout above $76K may signal strength.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773821010344\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can Fed policy changes trigger Bitcoin liquidation crashes?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, Fed signals can shift sentiment fast. This can trigger liquidations, where leveraged positions close quickly, causing sharp Bitcoin price swings.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The post Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Faces $69K Risk as $4B Liquidation Zone Builds Ahead&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7957,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7956","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-investing"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailystreetchronicle.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7956","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailystreetchronicle.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailystreetchronicle.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailystreetchronicle.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailystreetchronicle.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7956"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dailystreetchronicle.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7956\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailystreetchronicle.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7957"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailystreetchronicle.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7956"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailystreetchronicle.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7956"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailystreetchronicle.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7956"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}