CryptoMediumUpdated×2•Originally published 25 February 2026•Updated 25 February 2026•

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Bitcoin Surges Past $69,000 as Tariff Fears Ease Amid Global Relief Rally

Key Facts

1Bitcoin price jumped 3.5% following Trump's State of the Union (SOTU) speech.

2The rally hit a key technical resistance level at $66,000.

3Price predictions eye a rally to $70,000 as a technical 'buy' signal emerges.

Bitcoin prices surged by more than 8%, breaking above the $69,000 mark in a sharp reversal of recent price action. This rally served as a direct reaction to easing tariff fears, which had previously triggered an intense 48-hour sell-off across the crypto market. Notably, prices had bottomed out below $63,000 just one day prior to the current surge, highlighting a rapid recovery in investor confidence. The timing of the move coincided with a broad global market relief rally on February 25, 2026, which bolstered risk appetite. The market is now testing the "post-capitulation range" after successfully clearing the $66,000 resistance level. Analysts suggest this breakout could pave the way for new record highs, as related instruments like ETH/USD and COIN shares also posted significant gains.

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Version History

Version 28 months ago

What changed: The story was updated to include the fundamental catalyst (tariff fears), the specific $63,000 price bottom, and the timing of the global relief rally on February 25, 2026.

Version 18 months ago

What changed: Bitcoin successfully cleared the $66,000 resistance, rallying over 8% to break above $69,000 in its strongest daily performance in months.