The recent rise in the cryptocurrency market is driven by a combination of fundamental, governmental, and technical factors that aligned simultaneously:
Key drivers of the rebound:
Regulatory and political developments: Meetings between industry leaders and the U.S. government administration boosted expectations for clearer regulatory frameworks (such as the progress of legislative initiatives like the Clarity Act) and plans regarding strategic reserves.
Macroeconomic liquidity injection: Announcements of debt buybacks by the U.S. Treasury pushed bond yields lower, injecting liquidity into the financial system and increasing demand for risk assets such as Bitcoin and altcoins.
Institutional capital inflows: A major acceleration was recorded in the net flow into spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), surpassing $500 million within a few days.
Technical effect (Short Squeeze): The sudden price increase triggered large-scale liquidations of bearish (short) positions in the derivatives market, forcing traders betting on declines to repurchase the asset to cover losses—further accelerating the rally.