QCP Capital: Bitcoin undergoes assessment for “safe haven” status, 2026/03/17 11:05:43

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QCP Capital: Биткоин проходит проверку на статус «тихой гавани»0

The concept of bitcoin as a “safe haven” has once again taken center stage, as the market evaluates this assertion in real-time, according to analysts from trading firm QCP Capital.

The escalation of conflict surrounding Iran has heightened interest in cryptocurrencies as a means for cross-border transactions and liquidity preservation. Experts have observed an increase in blockchain transactions for capital movement outside traditional financial systems amid geopolitical tensions.

A significant technical zone is developing in the bitcoin market. The nearest resistance level remains at $74,500, where a substantial volume of short positions is concentrated. The liquidation of these positions could accelerate the price increase of the leading cryptocurrency.

Additional pressure persists in traditional markets. Stock indices are testing key support levels amid oil price volatility, which has raised investor interest in alternative assets, noted QCP Capital.

Analysts also highlighted several supportive factors. The supply of is reaching new highs, indicating liquidity in the market. At the same time, there is a noted return of institutional capital through exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Against this backdrop, discussions regarding bitcoin’s role as a protective asset are intensifying. Previously viewed mainly as a high-risk instrument, the current dynamics suggest a gradual shift in this perception.

Experts estimate that the resilience of capital inflows and investor behavior in a high-volatility environment could be crucial factors in solidifying bitcoin’s status as a “safe haven.”

Earlier, analysts from investment firm Bernstein linked the recent rebound of bitcoin from the $70,000 level to a change in the holder structure: a growing share of the asset is being held by long-term investors, laying the groundwork for further growth.