- Bitcoin surged 3.5% in the early hours of Wednesday, February 25.
- Traders responded to President Trump’s State of the Union address.
- Technical patterns and institutional demand drive Bitcoin’s latest recovery.
Bitcoin bounced off support at $62,525 yesterday after a period of heavy selling, reflected by a sustained decline. That latest bounce portrays a relief rally, which extended about 3.5% in the early hours of Wednesday, with the cryptocurrency rallying to $66,311 before pulling back slightly to trade at $65,384 at the time of writing, according to data from TradingView.
The Effect of Trump’s Speech Amid Technical Structures
The ongoing Bitcoin rebound is driven by a combination of factors, including traders’ responses to technical patterns, President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, sentiment-driven investor behavior, and institutional buying.
From a technical perspective, Bitcoin formed a double bottom on the hourly chart, reinforcing intraday upside optimism among traders. The cryptocurrency displayed the typical higher-highs and higher-lows trajectory associated with classic rallies on the lower timeframe, signaling early signs of a potential trend reversal.
The price uptick coincided with Trump’s address, as markets reacted positively and risk-on sentiment increased across the cryptocurrency sector.
Institutional Demand Boosts Bitcoin’s Momentum
In the meantime, institutional traders appear to be taking the lead in a new wave of Bitcoin accumulation, despite persisting “Extreme Fear” sentiments among retail investors. On February 24, 2026, crypto ETF net flow data showed inflows of $257.71 million. This comes on the backdrop of Bitcoin purchase on Feb 23 by Strategy, the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, which added 592 BTC, worth approximately $39.8 million, to its portfolio.
The unfolding events, though still in the early stages, suggest an upcoming BTC trend reversal. However, it is worth noting that the cryptocurrency remains within a tight range and below a notable resistance in the higher timeframe at the time of writing. A convincing break above the $66,000-$70,000 range will reassure users of long-term bullish momentum.
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