Bitcoin Slips to $71,350 on March 18, 2026 as Analysts Flag $77K Resistance

Bitcoin traded at $71,350 on March 18, 2026, down 3.42% over the past 24 hours, with a $1.43 trillion market cap and $42 billion in daily volume. Analysts at Alphractal say weak consumer sentiment has historically lined up with Bitcoin price bottoms, while trader Merlijn The Trader points to $77K as the key level that could decide whether the move becomes a breakout or a deeper correction.