Bitcoin Reclaims 365-Day Moving Average for the First Time Since 2023, Data Shows
Bitcoin crosses above its 365-day moving average, a key technical marker
Bitcoin crossed above its 365-day moving average over the weekend, a technical signal that data firm CryptoQuant says marks the end of a bear market and the beginning of a bull run. The cryptocurrency was recently trading at $86,598 after reaching nearly $87,330 on Monday.
The last time Bitcoin reclaimed this line was in March 2023, according to the CryptoQuant report.
Key numbers and signals
- Bitcoin is trading at approximately $86,598 after hitting nearly $87,330 on Monday.
- The 365-day moving average crossover is described by CryptoQuant as a "cycle-defining" line.
- This is the first time the crossover has occurred since March 2023.
- Bitcoin reached a record high of $126,080 in October 2025.
- Over $19 billion in bets were liquidated in what the article calls the biggest liquidation event in crypto history, sending Bitcoin downward.
- Total U.S. debt topped $40 trillion for the first time in August 2026.
What the CryptoQuant report says
According to the report, this crossover is "the definitive technical signal that has marked the start of Bitcoin bull markets in past cycles." The report adds that the moving average's track record across previous cycles is why this reclaim "carries real weight rather than being a routine bounce." The report also notes that long-term holders appear to have finished selling, creating room for new investors to enter the market.
Why this matters for crypto investors
Bitcoin's recent rally follows a difficult period. After reaching $126,080 in October 2025, the price fell sharply following a major liquidation event. The first half of 2026 brought continued declines as the Federal Reserve signaled it was not in a hurry to lower interest rates and investors shifted toward AI-related stocks. However, the so-called debasement trade — where investors buy assets like Bitcoin and gold to hedge against a weakening dollar — has returned in force. The U.S. Treasury announced plans to at least double its liquidity-support buyback operations, and the Federal Reserve raised interest rates last week to combat high inflation. Despite the rate increase, investors continued buying Bitcoin.
What remains unclear
The CryptoQuant report presents the 365-day moving average crossover as a historically reliable signal, but no source in the material confirms that this pattern will necessarily repeat. Whether the current rally sustains itself as a full bull market remains to be seen and is not addressed in the supplied sources.
Sources
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