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Bitcoin’s ability to hold above $115,000 despite short-term selling pressure has given investors renewed confidence. Institutional demand through ETFs remains robust, reinforcing BTC’s role as the anchor of the market. Yet while Bitcoin consolidates, analysts are looking further across the crypto landscape for opportunities. Polkadot (DOT), Cardano (ADA), MAGACOIN FINANCE, and Chainlink (LINK) are at the top of many lists as the best altcoins to buy now, each with a unique catalyst driving interest. Bitcoin Holds $115K With ETF Support Bitcoin’s failure to cross above the $117,500 resistance on Monday attracted profit booking by short-term buyers, who have pulled the price below $115,000. Material Indicators co-founder Keith Alan said in a post on X that BTC has not topped out at $124,500 because of strong institutional demand, which is growing. Spot BTC exchange-traded funds recorded $642.35 million in inflows on Friday, according to SoSoValue data. That propelled the weekly inflows to $2.34 billion. The inflows were not limited to BTC ETFs alone. This shows that while Bitcoin faces resistance, institutions continue to accumulate, suggesting confidence in BTC’s long-term direction. For many, this stability is what makes it the cornerstone of portfolios, while altcoins provide higher-growth opportunities. Polkadot (DOT): ETF Speculation Could Spark a Breakout DOT is presently trading at $3.55 to $3.67 and is capable of an upward breakout toward $3.75–$3.85. The resistance, technical and otherwise, and sentiment aspects of the recent price action were spot on. Recently, DOT has experienced a price dip of 4–5% and is trading around the levels of $4.16 to $4.22 on some exchanges. SEC decision on a Polkadot spot ETF could come by November 2025. If so, this could see a big move up in price and some institutional money coming in. Analysts predict that the price of DOT could surge by almost 140%…

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Filed under: News - @ September 20, 2025 8:28 pm