Bitcoin (BTC) price ended its five-month losing streak with a 2% gain in March 2026, despite fears of a further sell-off in the second quarter. The flagship cryptocurrency experienced a relief rally last month, producing an inverted hammer candlestick, a formation that has historically signaled bullish sentiment during bearish market conditions. Since Bitcoin price hit its all-time high (ATH) of $126,198 in October 2025, it fell over 41% in the subsequent five consecutive months, according to crypto market data from TradingView as of April 1. BTC/USD monthly chart