Bitcoin surges past $75,000, XRP (XRP) and ether (ETH) jump 8%
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By Omkar Godbole
Published on March 17, 2026.
Bitcoin BTC ($75,632.62) surged past $75,000 early on Tuesday, largely due to shifting dynamics in the derivatives market. The price hit a high of $74,800, surpassing the long-term resistance between $73,750 and $74.400, which has reversed price trends three times since 2024. The bullish breakout occurred as traders closed bearish short positions initiated during the early February sell-off. The unwinding of these bets also had second-order bullish effects, leading to increased market demand for bullish options bets. However, there has been significant investment in potential upside call buying so far, suggesting the move is driven more by hedge unwinds than aggressive bullish positioning.
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