Bitcoin (BTC) slipped below $116,000 in Monday’s trading, marking a sharp reversal from last week’s record high above $124,000. The decline follows renewed inflation concerns in the U.S. and uncertainty around Federal Reserve policy, which has dampened risk appetite across global markets. Related Reading: XRP Could Bleed Lower Before Any Major Rally, Analyst Warns At the time of writing, BTC hovers near $115,300, maintaining a fragile grip on support around $115,000. Analysts warn that a breakdown could push prices toward $112,500, but holding this level may pave the way for a recovery toward $120,000 and beyond. Short-term holder data suggests that selling pressure remains limited. The Net Unrealized Profit/Loss ratio sits at just 0.07, well below the 0.25 saturation threshold that historically signals profit-taking and potential corrections. BTC's price records notable losses on the daily chart. Source: BTCUSD on Tradingview Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Treasury While markets remain cautious, Tokyo-based Metaplanet Inc. has doubled down on its Bitcoin strategy. The firm announced the purchase of 775 BTC at an average price of ¥17,720,023 per coin (about $122,000), bringing its total holdings to 18,888 BTC. Metaplanet’s aggressive accumulation shows growing institutional conviction in Bitcoin as a treasury asset. Despite short-term volatility, the company has posted impressive Bitcoin yield metrics, including a 129.4% gain from April to June 2025 and 29.3% gains from July through mid-August. Such moves reflect how corporate players continue to use dips as entry points, reinforcing the narrative of Bitcoin as a long-term hedge against inflation and currency depreciation. Buying Opportunity or Warning Sign? Market watchers remain split on whether this correction is a setup for the next leg higher or a warning of deeper downside. If Bitcoin can reclaim $117,261 as support, momentum could accelerate toward $127,000, the first major resistance flagged by on-chain cost basis models. Beyond that, the +2σ band around $144,000 represents the zone where euphoria typically peaks before corrections emerge. Related Reading: Dogecoin (DOGE) Battles Gravity, Can It Escape a Potential Freefall? For now, Bitcoin’s fate rests on holding $115,000 support. With institutional buying, ETF inflows, and corporate treasury adoption showing resilience, many see the current pullback less as a peak and more as an opportunity for strategic accumulation. Cover image from ChatGPT, BTCUSD chart from Tradingview
