Bitcoin Cash Rallies 3.7% as Year-to-Date Gains Strengthen Amid Market Uncertainty

Bitcoin Cash (BCHUSD) advanced by 3.7% over the past 24 hours, extending its year-to-date performance even as the broader cryptocurrency market struggles to sustain an uptrend amid mixed investor sentiment, regulatory pressure and macroeconomic uncertainty.

Market data showed Bitcoin Cash navigating key technical resistance levels while benefiting from ecosystem developments. Trading patterns pointed to cautious optimism, with whale activity suggesting selective accumulation as prices continued to trend higher.

The positive movement in BCHUSD has been underpinned by a combination of strategic partnerships, whale positioning and a technical structure that currently favours bullish momentum.

At the time of reporting, Bitcoin Cash was trading at $604.82, up 3.71% on the day, with trading volume standing at about $411 million on Friday. The gain outpaced Bitcoin and aligned with BCH’s 30-day upward trend.

Despite the rally, analysts said Bitcoin Cash must convincingly clear the $600–$650 range to sustain further upside. The cryptocurrency’s market capitalisation stood at $12.07 billion, while trading volume rose by 9% to roughly $411 million in transaction value.

A key catalyst emerged on December 26, when Bitcoin Cash became interoperable with NEAR Intents, enabling token swaps across more than 25 blockchains without the need for bridging. The development addresses a longstanding liquidity bottleneck. Crypto analysts said the improved accessibility would increase demand and reduce friction for Bitcoin Cash usage in payments and decentralised finance.

The integration coincided with a 9.6% jump in BCH trading volume to $412.5 million, confirming renewed market interest, according to analysts.

U.S. institutional participation has been a major driver of Bitcoin Cash’s 32% year-to-date gain. Analysts noted that a sustained close above $615 — the 2025 yearly high — could trigger “fear of mission out”, while rejection at that level could see prices retreat towards $570 support.

Bitcoin Cash is up 32% year to date as a “Made in USA” altcoin, according to CoinGecko. Institutions such as MF International have reportedly allocated $500 million through DATs (Decentralised Autonomous Trusts), attracted by BCH’s payment-focused use case.

Although Bitcoin Cash hovered near the $600 mark, analysts said $650 remains the key breakout level to watch. Whale transactions averaged $1.34 million, but Open Interest fell by 20% following repeated rejections, signalling continued caution among traders despite the recent rally.