Bitcoin News Today: Chinese AI Models Outperform U.S. Rivals in High-Stakes Crypto Trading Test

Bitcoin's price rebounded amid a mix of political and market developments, with the U.S. presidential pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao sparking gains in BTC and BNB. At $108,953, Bitcoin rose 0.73% in the past 24 hours, while BNB reclaimed $1,100 after a 5% jump, according to FXStreet. The move followed President Trump's pardon of Zhao, who had served a four-month jail term for violating anti-money laundering laws. The crypto market cap stood at $3.64 trillion, with bears dominating as 78% of coins lost value, according to CoinCodex.

Meanwhile, Chinese AI models outperformed U.S. counterparts in a high-stakes crypto trading competition. DeepSeek, a Chinese-developed model with just $5.3 million in training costs, generated a 35% return over three days by taking leveraged long positions across major cryptocurrencies, per BeInCrypto. Alibaba's Qwen3 Max posted a 0.5% unrealized loss, narrowly edging out Grok and ChatGPT-5, which suffered losses exceeding 66%, as reported by Cointelegraph. The experiment highlighted the growing role of AI in crypto markets, with DeepSeek's disciplined diversification and risk management cited as key factors in its success.

Bitcoin's technical outlook remains mixed. While some analysts warn of a potential crash below $60,000 due to a bearish wedge pattern and divergence on the weekly chart, as discussed in a CoinMarketCap piece, others point to bullish signals. Whale activity on Binance surged to $5–$10 billion daily, and the MVRV ratio's dip below its 365-day average has historically signaled market bottoms, according to Yahoo Finance. A Wyckoff reaccumulation pattern also suggests a possible breakout above $112,000, with targets at $117,000 and beyond if bullish momentum holds.

The broader crypto ecosystem saw renewed optimism. XRP's price could soar to $18.42 if ETFs attract half of Bitcoin's 2025 inflows, according to CoinEdition. Meanwhile, crypto startups secured $99.6 million in funding this week, with Pave Bank raising $39 million for its programmable banking platform, reported by Yahoo Finance. The industry's resilience was underscored by Galaxy Ventures' Mike Giampapa, who called recent deleveraging a "bulletproofing" phase for blockchain-based financial systems.

As the market navigates regulatory shifts and AI-driven trading strategies, Bitcoin's ability to maintain its dominance will depend on macroeconomic factors, ETF approvals, and the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in finance.