Bitcoin Strengthens, Investors Reminded to Keep Monitoring Market Dynamics
Bitcoin (BTC) strengthened again and broke through the US$80,000 level on 25 August 2026 after trading around US$64,000 on 17 August. The rally came amid shifting global macro sentiment and increased fund flows into spot Bitcoin exchange traded funds (ETFs).
Indodax Chief Marketing Officer Aloysia Dian said Bitcoin’s strengthening reflects a shift in market sentiment visible across several indicators. However, the rapid price increase still needs to be accompanied by risk management.
“Bitcoin’s momentum in recent days shows a fairly significant shift in sentiment. The price strengthening has coincided with rising demand through spot Bitcoin ETFs and improving market conditions. However, a rapid rise still needs to be balanced with discipline in managing risk, especially for investors who are only now returning to look at opportunities in the market,” Aloysia said on Saturday (29/8/2026).
One factor drawing market attention is the US Treasury buyback policy. The policy is said to be helping maintain liquidity and encouraging interest in risk assets, including crypto.
On the demand side, spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States again recorded positive fund flows. Based on SoSoValue data, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net inflow of around US$2.57 billion during the period of 17-25 August 2026.
In the same period, CryptoQuant recorded that Bitcoin’s Bull Score rose from 30 to 80 within a week. The condition indicates growing optimism and risk appetite among market participants.
After moving relatively narrowly in early August, Bitcoin began to strengthen on 19 August and rose more than 20 percent in three days. The rally, partly driven by a short squeeze, took Bitcoin past US$80,000 on 25 August.
“ETF fund flows are one indicator that demand for Bitcoin is strengthening again. When the increase in demand coincides with rising prices, market momentum becomes stronger. However, the movement still needs to be read together with macro conditions, liquidity, market activity, and overall investor sentiment,” Aloysia explained.
Although market momentum is strengthening, investor sentiment that is already in optimistic territory also needs to be watched. Such conditions can open opportunities while also increasing volatility risk if market participants become too aggressive in chasing prices.
Aloysia said investors need to adjust their strategies to their respective goals and risk profiles. Short-term investors can evaluate position sizes and risk limits, while long-term investors can consider a gradual approach.
“Bullish momentum does not always move in one direction. Investors should focus not on chasing prices or guessing the highest point, but on understanding the factors driving the market and having a plan to face various scenarios,” Aloysia added.
Indodax also reminded investors to Do Your Own Research (DYOR), understand the characteristics and volatility of crypto assets, and apply risk management before making transaction decisions.