Bitcoin price forecast: BTC holds near $103,600 as Taiwan reserve pilot and U.S.

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Highlights

- Taiwan’s plan to include Bitcoin in a strategic reserve test adds a structural bullish signal.

- China’s accusation of a U.S.-linked Bitcoin hack injects sovereign-risk tension into the market.

- Overall tone is slightly bullish, supported by institutional narrative despite headline risks.

Bitcoin steadies as Taiwan and China headlines dominate market tone

Bitcoin is holding steady above $103,000 as traders digest a flurry of geopolitically charged developments. Taiwan’s reported plan to use seized Bitcoin assets in a pilot program for potential reserve diversification marks a notable shift in policy thinking. The move signals growing institutional recognition of Bitcoin as a strategic hedge against currency volatility and geopolitical stress. If formalized, this could strengthen the long-term narrative of Bitcoin as a parallel asset class for sovereign resilience.

However, the optimism is tempered by new geopolitical friction. Reports that China has accused the United States of orchestrating a large-scale Bitcoin hack involving over 100,000 BTC have unsettled markets. While confirmation remains absent, the allegation underscores how Bitcoin continues to sit at the crossroads of technological sovereignty and political distrust. Any follow-up from regulators could temporarily dent sentiment and fuel defensive positioning in crypto.

Experts assess Bitcoin’s geopolitical implications

Anton Kharitonov, senior analyst at Traders Union, notes that “the Taiwan pilot is structurally significant. It represents the next stage of sovereign-level digital-asset exploration and validates Bitcoin’s emerging role as an alternative reserve tool.”

Viktoras Karapetyants, head of research, cautions that “the hack allegation could be weaponized in the ongoing tech rivalry between the U.S. and China. If narratives shift toward national security framing, Bitcoin might face short-term volatility as policy responses evolve.”

Parshwa Turakhiya, strategist at Traders Union, adds that “these crosscurrents illustrate Bitcoin’s maturing role in geopolitics. Institutional narratives are strengthening even as political risk remains high. The market’s balanced reaction shows that investors now treat Bitcoin less as a speculative asset and more as a macro hedge.”

Technical outlook shows consolidation within a neutral range

Bitcoin has traded between $100,992 and $105,257 over the last session, hovering near key short-term averages. The 20-day EMA sits at $103,211, the 50-day at $103,536, the 100-day at $103,536, and the 200-day EMA near $104,131, forming a narrow cluster of resistance. The RSI at 55.60 signals moderate strength with no extreme momentum. A sustained break above $104,500 could target $106,000, while support near $102,700 remains pivotal for maintaining current stability.

Background and previous coverage

Earlier this week, Bitcoin traded choppy as ceasefire risks and trade headlines shaped its short-term direction. Read our previous coverage on Bitcoin’s geopolitical reaction pattern to understand how conflict and policy events continue to guide investor flows.

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