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Yesterday, BTC/USD rose above the $75k level, thereby setting a new high for March. The last time Bitcoin traded at such levels was in early February.

Why is Bitcoin Rising?

Bitcoin’s appeal appears to be increasing due to a combination of factors, including:

• → ongoing military conflict in the Middle East;
• → expectations of rising inflation and upcoming Federal Reserve decisions on interest rates.

According to on-chain data, March has seen capital inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs. At the same time, media reports indicate that major corporate players (notably MicroStrategy) have purchased approximately $1.57 billion worth of Bitcoin, creating strong organic demand.

Technical Analysis of BTC/USD

On 5 March, when analysing Bitcoin’s price movements within a broad descending channel, we:

• → noted that the bullish impulse at the beginning of March led to a breakout above the QL resistance line, as well as the psychological $70k level;
• → highlighted that the median line M could act as a barrier to further gains;
• → suggested a potential pullback scenario.

Indeed, since then (as shown by the red trajectory), Bitcoin has undergone a fairly deep correction, reversing lower from the M line. Notably, the QL line subsequently acted as support.

Trading volume analysis (based on Coinbase data) shows that:

• → on 13 March, bearish activity intensified, resulting in a long upper wick on a high-volume candle;
• → on 15–16 March, the price advanced alongside rising volumes, with candles closing near their highs.

This can be interpreted as strengthening demand: buyers are pushing sellers out of the $70–72k zone, which may serve as support in the near term.

Given the above, a continued upside scenario cannot be ruled out, in which Bitcoin maintains an upward trajectory within the blue channel.

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Eurozone inflation edged higher in February, with headline CPI finalized at 1.9% yoy, up from January’s 1.7% yoy. Core inflation, which strips out energy, food, alcohol and tobacco, also firmed to 2.4% yoy from 2.2% yoy.

The composition of inflation highlights a clear shift toward domestically driven pressures. Services were the dominant contributor, adding 1.54 percentage points to the annual rate, followed by food, alcohol and tobacco at 0.48 pp and non-energy industrial goods at 0.17 pp. In contrast, energy continued to act as a drag, subtracting -0.30 pp.

Across the broader EU, CPI was finalized at 2.1% yoy, up from 2.0% yoy in January, though regional disparities remain wide. Inflation ranged from just 0.5% in Denmark to as high as 8.3% in Romania, while price growth rose in twelve member states and fell in eleven.

Full Eurozone CPI final release here.

EUR/USD is consolidating near 1.1532 on Wednesday, with markets adopting a wait-and-see stance ahead of the Federal Reserve’s decision.

The Fed is widely expected to keep rates unchanged. Investor attention will focus on Jerome Powell’s comments, particularly on how oil market volatility may influence the policy outlook.

Rising energy prices are increasing inflation risks, while labour market signals remain mixed and offer little guidance on rates. Markets do not expect policy easing before September or October and are currently pricing in just one rate cut before year-end.

Geopolitical tensions continue to weigh on sentiment. Iran is intensifying attacks on the region’s energy infrastructure, while US allies have not supported Donald Trump’s call to ensure shipping security through the Strait of Hormuz.

Technical Analysis

On the H4 chart, EUR/USD is forming a consolidation range around 1.1536. A move higher towards 1.1600 is expected as a near-term target, followed by a potential pullback to 1.1539. Technically, the MACD supports this scenario: its signal line remains below zero but is pointing firmly upwards, indicating building bullish momentum.

On the H1 chart, the pair is developing the next upward leg towards 1.1596. After reaching this level, a decline to 1.1530 is expected, followed by a renewed advance towards 1.1650. The Stochastic oscillator confirms this structure, with its signal line above 50 and rising towards 80.

Conclusion

EUR/USD remains in a holding pattern ahead of the Federal Reserve’s decision, with markets awaiting Powell’s assessment of how oil market volatility may shape the policy path. With only one rate cut now priced in before year-end and Middle East tensions showing no signs of easing, the dollar’s near-term direction will depend on whether the Fed signals patience or heightened concern over inflation. Technical indicators point to scope for a short-term rebound, though the broader trend will be determined by the tone of Wednesday’s announcement.

Switzerland’s economic outlook has been revised slightly lower as the fallout from the Middle East conflict continues to ripple through global markets. The Federal Government Expert Group on Business Cycles now expects GDP growth of 1.0% in 2026, down from the previous 1.1% forecast, reflecting below-average expansion. Growth is still projected to recover to 1.7% in 2027, but the near-term outlook has clearly softened amid rising uncertainty.

The key driver behind the downgrade is the sharp increase in energy prices since late February. Higher oil prices are not only lifting inflation expectations globally but also weighing on consumption and business sentiment. In Switzerland, inflation is now expected to come in slightly higher at 0.4% in 2026, compared to the earlier estimate of 0.2%.

At the same time, Switzerland’s export sector continues to face headwinds from subdued global demand and the strength of the Swiss Franc. These factors are dampening investment activity and limiting growth momentum in exposed industries.

Looking ahead, conditions are expected to improve gradually in 2027 as global demand recovers, particularly in Europe, with Germany’s stabilization likely to provide some support. However, the near-term outlook remains constrained by external risks and currency strength.

Full Swiss SECO release here.

The market is fixated on the threat of accelerating inflation driven by high energy prices. As a result, central banks are expected to adopt a tighter monetary policy, keeping rates at high levels or even raising them. This has a positive impact on fiat currencies and strips gold of its key feature as a store of value amid currency debasement. It is no surprise that the precious metal, which had got off to a strong start, has been losing out to Bitcoin and the US dollar since the start of the armed conflict in the Middle East.

Although gold is generally regarded as a safe-haven asset, in the early stages of financial market turmoil, investors often choose to flee to liquidity. They favour fiat currencies and are far more willing to buy US dollar-nominated short-term treasuries.

Gold prices usually recover only if market shocks worsen, fears of recession or stagflation rise, and central banks start adding liquidity. Bank of America believes that the markets are still underestimating the scale of the potential consequences of geopolitical tension. They are fixated on the threat of accelerating inflation and are not considering a global economic downturn. Therefore, the longer the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran lasts, the better it is for the precious metal.

UBS Global Wealth Management notes that gold serves as a hedge against currency devaluation, rising budget deficits and recession. All of these could result from a geopolitical shock. The firm therefore maintains its bullish outlook on gold. In its view, the precious metal could rise to the $5,900-$6,200 range before the end of this year.

However, gold must first weather the storm of numerous central bank meetings. The RBA has already raised its cash rate to 4.15%. Investors now expect ‘hawkish’ rhetoric from the rest. The ECB and the Bank of Japan are ready to tackle inflation, and the futures market expects them to tighten monetary policy. The Fed and the Bank of England are most likely to talk about prolonged pauses in their cycles.

Thus, gold appears to be a win-win option. It will gain if the conflict in the Middle East drags on, and will not lose if it ends. Investors just need to be patient for a little while.

Daily Pivots: (S1) 211.83; (P) 212.16; (R1) 212.71; More...

Intraday bias in GBP/JPY stays neutral first. Outlook is unchanged that rebound from 207.20 could have completed with three waves up to 213.28. Below 210.78 will target 209.15 support first. Firm break there will solidify this case and target 207.20 next. On the upside, however, above 213.28 will target a retest on 214.98 high instead.

In the bigger picture, up trend from 123.94 (2020 low) is still in progress. Firm break of 214.98 will target 61.8% projection of 148.93 (2022 low) to 208.09 (2024 high) from 184.35 at 220.90. This will remain the favored case as long as 55 W EMA (now at 203.08) holds, even in case of another deep pullback.

Daily Pivots: (S1) 183.02; (P) 183.30; (R1) 183.77; More...

Intraday bias in EUR/JPY stays neutral for the moment. On the downside, below 181.85 will target 180.78 support. Decisive break there will indicate that fall from 186.86 is already correcting whole up rise from 154.77, and solidify the near term bearish outlook. On the upside, above 184.75 will resume the rebound from 180.78 to retest 186.86 high.

In the bigger picture, a medium term top could be in place at 186.86 and some more consolidations would be seen. Nevertheless, as long as 55 W EMA (now at 175.29) holds, the larger up trend from 114.42 (2020 low) remains intact. Firm break of 186.86 will pave the way to 78.6% projection of 124.37 (2022 low) to 175.41 (2025 high) from 154.77 at 194.88 next.

Daily Pivots: (S1) 0.8633; (P) 0.8640; (R1) 0.8649; More…

Intraday bias in EUR/GBP remains neutral and more range trading could be seen. Further decline is expected as long as 55 D EMA (now at 0.8688) holds. Firm break of 0.8611 will resume the whole fall from 0.8863 to 100% projection of 0.8863 to 0.8611 from 0.8788 at 0.8536.

In the bigger picture, current development revived the case that whole rise from 0.8221 (2024 low) has completed at 0.8863, after rejection by 61.8% retracement of 0.9267 (2022 high) to 0.8221 at 0.8867. Sustained trading below 38.2% retracement of 0.8821 to 0.8863 at 0.8618 will confirm this case, and bring deeper fall to 61.8% retracement at 0.8466 at least. For now, medium term outlook is neutral at best as long as 0.8863 resistance holds.

Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.6198; (P) 1.6255; (R1) 1.6301; More...

Intraday bias in EUR/AUD stays neutral for the moment as range trading continues. Further decline is expected with 1.6594 resistance intact. Firm break of 1.6125 will resume the fall from 1.8554 to 1.5913 fibonacci level next. Nevertheless, break of 1.6594 will indicate short term bottoming, and bring stronger rebound.

In the bigger picture, fall from 1.8554 medium term top is seen as reversing the whole up trend from 1.4281 (2022 low). Deeper decline should be seen to 61.8% retracement of 1.4281 to 1.8554 at 1.5913, which is slightly below 1.5963 structural support. Decisive break there will pave the way back to 1.4281. For now, risk will stay on the downside as long as 55 W EMA (now at 1.7238) holds, even in case of strong rebound.

Daily Pivots: (S1) 0.9046; (P) 0.9059; (R1) 0.9071; More....

Intraday bias in EUR/CHF stays neutral. While recovery from 0.8979 might extend, further decline is expected with 0.9092 support turned resistance intact. On the downside, firm break of 0.8979 will resume larger down trend. However, break of 0.9092 will bring stronger rebound to 0.9149 resistance instead.

In the bigger picture, down trend from 0.9928 (2024 high) is still in progress. Next target is 61.8% projection of 1.1149 to 0.9407 from 0.9928 at 0.8851. Outlook will stay bearish as long as 0.9394 resistance holds, in case of rebound.