Why Bitcoin Is Going Up? BTC Price Today Rallies Above $111K on Technical Breakout Signal
Bitcoin price (BTC) staged a notable recovery today, Wednesday, 3 September 2025, climbing above $111,000 after breaking through a two-week downtrend that had pressured the cryptocurrency since mid-August.
Bitcoin Price Today Is Back Above Important Level
The world's largest digital asset traded around $111,533 on Wednesday afternoon, marking a more than 4% gain across three trading sessions. The price had briefly touched $107,000 on Monday, its lowest level since early July, before beginning its current upward trajectory.
The recovery brings Bitcoin back into a critical support zone between $110,000-$111,000, an area defined by previous highs from May and June that I have been watching closely in my previous technical analyses.
Bitcoin price today. Source: CoinMarketCap.com
Technical indicators suggest the recent decline may be losing steam. Bitcoin managed to close above a key downward trend line Tuesday for the first time since August 13, a development that many traders view as confirmation of a potential trend reversal.
The cryptocurrency's relative strength index has also shown bullish divergence patterns, another signal that often precedes price recoveries in technical analysis.
Why Is Bitcoin Price Going Up? Whale Activity and Institutional Interest
Paul Howard, Wincent
Market observers point to shifting dynamics among large bitcoin holders as a key factor in the recent price action. Paul Howard at Wincent suggested that a period of large holder rotation from Bitcoin to Ethereum appears to be concluding.
"The whale rotation from Bitcoin (BTC) to Ethereum (ETH) that took BTC below $110,000 has taken a pause and most likely is almost complete now," Howard said. "What I expect we see is a gradual grind higher with institutional flows coming back into BTC."
The institutional narrative remains particularly compelling as Bitcoin exchange-traded funds continue attracting capital despite recent price volatility. Market participants are closely watching for signs of renewed institutional buying, which helped drive Bitcoin to record highs above $124,000 last month.
Trading data reveals significant liquidation clusters building above current price levels, with approximately $90 million in short positions vulnerable to liquidation around $112,200. This suggests substantial upward pressure could emerge if Bitcoin continues its current trajectory.
Bitcoin September Patterns and Market Outlook
Historically, September has proven challenging for bitcoin, with the month typically showing weaker performance compared to other periods. However, this year's backdrop includes several factors that could disrupt typical seasonal patterns.
"September is historically a poor performing month from a price perspective," Howard acknowledged. "However, I believe it could surprise by month-end given institutional interest and the consistent volumes we are seeing from OTC buyers this week."Jamie Elkaleh, Chief Marketing Officer at Bitget Wallet
Jamie Elkaleh, Chief Marketing Officer at Bitget Wallet, notes that while September has historically been weak for Bitcoin, this year's decline maintains that seasonal pattern. However, the current environment presents more complexity than in previous years.
"September has historically been a weak month for Bitcoin, and this year's decline keeps that pattern intact," said Elkaleh. "Yet, the backdrop is more complex: a Fed rate cut now seen as highly probable could drive liquidity into crypto, even as rising gold and equities compete for flows. The approval of Bitcoin ETFs and policy tailwinds under the Trump administration could provide institutional support, but tariff impacts and regulatory developments remain critical swing factors."
Federal Reserve policy expectations add another layer of complexity to the current market environment. With rate cuts now considered highly probable, some analysts expect increased liquidity flows into risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.
The broader cryptocurrency market has shown signs of rotation, with bitcoin dominance falling from 61% to 57% over the past month. Ethereum and Solana have significantly outperformed bitcoin during this period, gaining 21% and 27.5% respectively over the 30-day timeframe.
Stablecoin Infrastructure as Growth Driver
Looking beyond immediate price movements, industry participants see stablecoins as a potential catalyst for broader cryptocurrency adoption. Howard forecasts that stablecoins will attract the majority of new capital entering the cryptocurrency ecosystem over the next 18 months.
"Stablecoins will attract capital as an alternative to FX and cross-currency payment services," he said. "With growth in trade financing particularly around MENA, South America & APAC, Stablecoins will act as a gateway to some of the majors."
This infrastructure development could provide fundamental support for Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies as traditional businesses become more comfortable with digital asset operations.
The current price action occurs against a backdrop of continued regulatory clarity in the United States and growing corporate adoption of cryptocurrency treasuries. While volatility remains elevated, many market participants view recent price levels as attractive entry points for longer-term positions.
For now, traders are watching key resistance levels around $112,000-$114,000, where significant liquidation activity could either accelerate gains or provide selling pressure depending on market momentum.