Bitcoin Breaks Tech Correlation, Entering Macro-Driven Price Discovery Phase

 

By James Ademuyiwa // April 13, 2026 @ 02:51 PM Make AlphaWire Logo preferred on Google News
Bitcoin Breaks Tech Correlation, Entering Macro-Driven Price Discovery Phase

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Points of Focus

  • Bitcoin has broken its long-standing correlation with tech stocks and is now moving more in line with macro factors and the S&P 500.
  • Roughly 13.5 million BTC addresses remain in loss, creating ongoing sell pressure on rallies.
  • Inflation is expected to rise above short-term yields, pushing real yields negative.

 

Bitcoin is trading at $70,800 (at the time of writing) but the real news is that it’s no longer behaving like a technology stock. After years of tight correlation with Nasdaq and software names, BTC is decoupling and entering a new phase where macro forces are driving price action. 

 

 

 

The move is fueled by liquidity expansion in the financial system, falling real yields as inflation begins to outpace short-term rates and returning risk appetite. This is as markets anticipate a softer monetary policy path. It’s instructive that the shift is happening in real time as capital rotates out of money-market funds and into Bitcoin as a scarcity asset. 

 

Short-term market context

Bitcoin price has stabilized near $70,800 after recent volatility from geopolitical events. The number of addresses in loss stands at approximately 13.5 million, according to Glassnode data. This large cohort of underwater holders continues to generate sell pressure whenever the price approaches resistance levels.  

 

 

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The short-term technical picture for Bitcoin price is neutral to mildly constructive. Near-term moving averages are mostly in buy territory, with MACD and Momentum showing positive signals. Oscillators are largely neutral, indicating the current price action lacks strong conviction.

 

Bitcoin Breaks Tech Correlation, Entering Macro-Driven Price Discovery Phase
Bitcoin Breaks Tech Correlation, Entering Macro-Driven Price Discovery Phase

 

The modest daily gain shows buyers are defending key levels, but there is no overwhelming momentum yet. Volume remains moderate, and the market is waiting for a clear catalyst to break the current range.

 

Why Bitcoin price is moving right now

The main driver is a clear regime shift in how Bitcoin is priced. Correlation with tech stocks has broken, and BTC is now trading more closely with macro indicators and the S&P 500. Capital is rotating out of money-market funds into Bitcoin as investors seek a hedge against rising inflation and dollar pressure.  

 

Bitcoin Breaks Tech Correlation, Entering Macro-Driven Price Discovery Phase
Bitcoin Breaks Tech Correlation, Entering Macro-Driven Price Discovery Phase

 

From April 2026 CPI, inflation is projected to move above short-term yields in the coming months. That is expected to flip real yields negative. Historically, Bitcoin has tended to perform well when real yields turn negative. Geopolitical instability such as events unfolding in Iran, and inflation pressures in emerging markets are adding further tailwinds. This macro-driven environment is replacing the old tech-beta narrative with one centered on scarcity and store-of-value characteristics.

 

What it means for traders right now

Bitcoin price is in the early stages of macro-driven price discovery. If real yields turn decisively negative and capital rotation from money markets accelerates, Bitcoin could see renewed upside momentum. However, the 13.5 million addresses in loss mean any rally near current levels will likely face repeated profit-taking and sell pressure.  

Traders should watch for sustained strength above $72,000 as confirmation of the new macro regime. A failure to hold $68,000 support would suggest the rotation is not yet strong enough to overcome on-chain selling. For now, Bitcoin’s price action reflects a market transitioning from tech correlation to macro dominance.

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James Ademuyiwa

James Ademuyiwa is a DeFi strategist, educator, and PhD researcher specializing in decentralized finance. With hands-on experience leading blockchain initiatives at major firms and co-founding a successful startup, he brings sharp market insight to digital asset education. He currently lectures on blockchain, digital assets, and the future of finance for global executive education programs, bridging theory and practice in the Web3 landscape.

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