Cryptocurrency Use in Human Trafficking Transactions Surged 85% in 2025
- Surge in Transactions: According to a Chainalysis report, cryptocurrency use for human trafficking transactions surged by 85% in 2025, with transaction values reaching hundreds of millions of dollars, highlighting the extensive role of cryptocurrencies in illegal activities, particularly within Southeast Asian scam networks.
- Payment Methods: The report indicates that transactions predominantly utilized stablecoins, with 48.8% of transaction amounts exceeding $10,000, reflecting the platforms' reliance on high-value transactions and revealing the significant role of cryptocurrencies in laundering operations.
- Use of Privacy Coins: Chainalysis found that some platforms have shifted from primarily using Bitcoin to employing privacy-focused Monero (XMR) for laundering proceeds, indicating the adaptability and evolution of cryptocurrency technology in facilitating criminal activities.
- Regulatory Call to Action: While cryptocurrency technology has faced criticism for enabling criminal activities, Chainalysis emphasizes that its underlying blockchain technology can aid in detecting and disrupting trafficking operations, urging compliance teams and law enforcement to adopt proactive monitoring strategies to address this challenge.
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Technical Analysis for BTC
Technical Sentiment Analysis for Bitcoin (BTC). As of , Bitcoin (BTC) is exhibiting a Sell technical sentiment. Our proprietary analysis, which aggregates 4 technical signals, shows that 1 indicators are flashing buy, while 3 are indicating sell.
Momentum Indicators: RSI, MACD & Overbought/Oversold Status. Currently, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for BTC stands at -, which suggests a Neutral condition. Meanwhile, the MACD (12, 26) indicator is at -, providing a Neutral signal for short-term momentum. Other oscillators like the Stochastic Oscillator at - and the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) at - further confirm a - outlook for the crypto.
Support, Resistance & Moving Averages. From a structural perspective, BTC is trading below its 60-day moving average of $- and below its 200-day long-term moving average of $-. Key price levels to watch include the immediate resistance at $- and strong support at $-. A break above $- could signal a bull continuation, while falling below $- may test the next Fibonacci floor at $-.
Bitcoin (BTC) Support & Resistance Level
| Name | S3 | S2 | S1 | Pivot Points | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 43045.573 | 51522.786 | 60017.093 | 68494.306 | 76988.613 | 85465.826 | 93960.133 |
| Fibonacci | 51522.786 | 58005.907 | 62011.186 | 68494.306 | 74977.427 | 78982.706 | 85465.826 |
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