Bitcoin sees $43K dip amid expectations of 'another run' for BTC price

Bitcoin (BTC) corrected from highs supra $45,000 connected March 3 arsenic traders' optimism implicit continued upside remained successful the driving seat.

BTC/USD 1-hour candle illustration (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView

"Liquidity taken" astatine $43,000

Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD concisely dipping beneath $43,000 Thursday.

The reset was expected, punctuating a multi-day uptrend which had seen the brace adhd $10,000 successful a azygous week.

"Short word correction happened connected Bitcoin aft taking the liquidity again," Cointelegraph contributor Michaël van de Poppe summarized successful a Twitter update.

"Looks to maine similar we're going to spot different tally to the highs, arsenic the correction is not arsenic swift arsenic we usually would be."

Eyes were on the yearly opening terms astatine conscionable supra $46,000, alongside bid publication absorption astatine $48,000.

Meanwhile, accumulation continued, with smaller investors coming into absorption arsenic keen buyers astatine existent levels.

"The tiny food are stacking sats similar determination is nary tomorrow," analytics assets Ecoinometrics commented alongside a illustration showing buying habits this week.

Bitcoin capitalist accumulation chart. Source: Ecoinometrics/ Twitter

Altcoins clasp higher volatility 

Despite the wide bullish show this week, nary of the apical 10 cryptocurrencies by marketplace headdress were each successful the reddish connected regular timeframes astatine the clip of writing.

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While BTC/USD was down astir 1.8%, large altcoins fared worse, led by Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA), some much than 5% lower.

Ether (ETH), the largest altcoin by marketplace cap, shed 3.5% to instrumentality nether the $3,000 mark, thing which had yet to established itself arsenic meaningful support.

"The markets are comparatively calm. People person debased involvement successful crypto close now. Engagement is debased connected societal media connected each accounts," Van de Poppe continued. 

"Ethereum state fees are connected an ultra-low level. Those are the times that you really should commencement paying attention, arsenic it gives opportunities."

ETH/USD 1-hour candle illustration (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView