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CryptoMediumUpdated•Originally published 26 February 2026•Updated 26 February 2026•

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Bitcoin Eyes $74,500 Pivot Point to Exit Bear Phase and Target $80,000

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Key Facts

1The return of spot Bitcoin ETF inflows may fuel a BTC price recovery.

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What changed: The story was updated to include the $74,500 technical pivot point for exiting the bear phase and to highlight that current prices are below the average investor cost basis.

Bitcoin continues its push toward record levels near $80,000, bolstered by a resurgence in spot Bitcoin ETF inflows. However, current data reveals that the cryptocurrency is trading below the average cost basis for most investors, leaving many holders in a temporary loss position. Analysts have now identified $74,500 as the critical technical threshold required to officially end the current bear market phase. Surpassing this pivotal level is seen as the key to reclaiming bullish momentum and confirming the end of the recent corrective cycle. Meanwhile, major institutional vehicles like BlackRock's IBIT and Fidelity's FBTC remain essential in providing the liquidity needed to challenge these resistance levels. The market is now focused on price stabilization above this threshold to restore investor confidence and signal a sustainable upward trend.