BTC is pushing back toward $80K as over $4B in shorts loom
Bitcoin has repeatedly held around $76,100 and has bounced back to test the $78K area. The next clear target for the market is $80K, where a large concentration of short positions sits.
If price breaks above that level, those short-sellers could be forced out, often triggering a quick upward spike.
What’s happening
— BTC has been repeatedly bought around $76.1K
— Price is once again testing the $78K zone
— Above $80K there are more than $4B in shorts that could be liquidated
— By contrast: below, near $75K, roughly $3B of longs are at risk
In other words, the immediate pressure is stronger on those betting against the rally.
But there’s a caveat
The recent rise is driven more by futures activity than by spot buying. That means the move can be sharp but may lack sustainability unless real spot demand steps in.
Roughly $286M of trader positions were liquidated in the last 24 hours, with the majority of that coming from shorts.
Conclusion
BTC now looks set to test $80K. If short positions get squeezed, expect a fast impulse upward. If spot demand doesn’t appear, however, the rally could fizzle out quickly.
Bitcoin has repeatedly held around $76,100 and has bounced back to test the $78K area. The next clear target for the market is $80K, where a large concentration of short positions sits.
If price breaks above that level, those short-sellers could be forced out, often triggering a quick upward spike.
What’s happening
— BTC has been repeatedly bought around $76.1K
— Price is once again testing the $78K zone
— Above $80K there are more than $4B in shorts that could be liquidated
— By contrast: below, near $75K, roughly $3B of longs are at risk
In other words, the immediate pressure is stronger on those betting against the rally.
But there’s a caveat
The recent rise is driven more by futures activity than by spot buying. That means the move can be sharp but may lack sustainability unless real spot demand steps in.
Roughly $286M of trader positions were liquidated in the last 24 hours, with the majority of that coming from shorts.
Conclusion
BTC now looks set to test $80K. If short positions get squeezed, expect a fast impulse upward. If spot demand doesn’t appear, however, the rally could fizzle out quickly.
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Most virtual numbers work the same way: you pay, use the number for SMS and verifications, and then lose it when your subscription ends. It never truly belongs to you.
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How it works: every attempt earns you points, and each subsequent attempt gives more than the last.
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The more attempts you make, the heavier your entry. If you mint a number, your total points are doubled.
Winners are chosen randomly, but the draw is weighted by points. So luck matters, but farming points smartly pays off.
Contest ends June 20.
eSIM is going mainstream. What’s exciting here is Degenphone turning a rented virtual number into something you can truly own, use, trade, or sell later.
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Bonds are cracking — and that could be a big plus for Bitcoin
BitMEX analyst Shang Wu argues the bond market isn’t just in a temporary panic; it’s undergoing a structural shift. Government bonds, long viewed as a safe haven, are starting to look vulnerable as high debt, inflation and rising yields expose fiscal weak points.
What’s happening
- The 30-year US Treasury yield has climbed above 5.14%
- Japan’s 10-year yield reached about 2.8%
- US national debt now exceeds $39 trillion
- Geopolitical tensions in Iran, higher energy prices and new fiscal spending are adding pressure
Why it matters
Wu says those yields can’t stay this high for long. Persistently elevated rates make debt servicing increasingly expensive for governments. When public debt is measured in tens of trillions, rising interest costs can quickly turn into a major budgetary threat.
Normally, central banks hike rates to cool inflation: loans get costlier, demand falls and markets slow. But the current dilemma is more acute — very high rates may not solve inflation but simply make government debt unsustainable.
Wu’s point: central banks are boxed in. Their choice is between a debt-market crisis if rates remain high, or currency debasement if they ease back on rates and pump liquidity. In short, either you risk a collapse in the bond market or you risk weakening the currency.
Where Bitcoin fits
This doesn’t mean BTC will skyrocket tomorrow without volatility. In the short term things can be messy — oil, inflation, yields, war and abrupt market moves will pressure risk assets. But over the longer term the environment strengthens Bitcoin’s core case: it can’t be printed or expanded by policy decisions or bailed out by fresh issuance. If trust in traditional “safe” assets erodes, demand for Bitcoin could rise.
How policymakers might act quietly
Wu and other macro strategists think authorities won’t necessarily call it money printing. They may use subtler tools: yield-curve control, bond buybacks, or other ways of quietly adding liquidity. In practice, money could return to markets under different labels. For investors, renewed liquidity would likely benefit Bitcoin among other hard assets.
Conclusion
In this framing, a Bitcoin supercycle would be born not from hype but from the weakening of the conventional financial system. If bonds keep cracking and currencies are debased to rescue debt, demand for hard, non-printable assets like Bitcoin should only grow.
BitMEX analyst Shang Wu argues the bond market isn’t just in a temporary panic; it’s undergoing a structural shift. Government bonds, long viewed as a safe haven, are starting to look vulnerable as high debt, inflation and rising yields expose fiscal weak points.
What’s happening
- The 30-year US Treasury yield has climbed above 5.14%
- Japan’s 10-year yield reached about 2.8%
- US national debt now exceeds $39 trillion
- Geopolitical tensions in Iran, higher energy prices and new fiscal spending are adding pressure
Why it matters
Wu says those yields can’t stay this high for long. Persistently elevated rates make debt servicing increasingly expensive for governments. When public debt is measured in tens of trillions, rising interest costs can quickly turn into a major budgetary threat.
Normally, central banks hike rates to cool inflation: loans get costlier, demand falls and markets slow. But the current dilemma is more acute — very high rates may not solve inflation but simply make government debt unsustainable.
Wu’s point: central banks are boxed in. Their choice is between a debt-market crisis if rates remain high, or currency debasement if they ease back on rates and pump liquidity. In short, either you risk a collapse in the bond market or you risk weakening the currency.
Where Bitcoin fits
This doesn’t mean BTC will skyrocket tomorrow without volatility. In the short term things can be messy — oil, inflation, yields, war and abrupt market moves will pressure risk assets. But over the longer term the environment strengthens Bitcoin’s core case: it can’t be printed or expanded by policy decisions or bailed out by fresh issuance. If trust in traditional “safe” assets erodes, demand for Bitcoin could rise.
How policymakers might act quietly
Wu and other macro strategists think authorities won’t necessarily call it money printing. They may use subtler tools: yield-curve control, bond buybacks, or other ways of quietly adding liquidity. In practice, money could return to markets under different labels. For investors, renewed liquidity would likely benefit Bitcoin among other hard assets.
Conclusion
In this framing, a Bitcoin supercycle would be born not from hype but from the weakening of the conventional financial system. If bonds keep cracking and currencies are debased to rescue debt, demand for hard, non-printable assets like Bitcoin should only grow.
Bitcoin back in the risk zone: ETFs no longer propping up the market
Swissblock says BTC has moved into a “high-risk” area — its risk index rose to 33/100. The main message: selling pressure is again outpacing demand.
The core issue is spot Bitcoin ETFs. After heavy buying in March and April, May looks like another withdrawal phase.
What’s happening
- ETFs have recorded outflows on almost every trading day since May 7
- More than $2 billion left the funds over the past two weeks
- Glassnode notes these outflows add supply to the market, but there’s no strong counter-demand yet
- Swissblock believes ETFs are no longer absorbing sales as effectively as before
Geopolitical jitters from recent U.S. strikes on Iran added to the nervousness. BTC dipped roughly 1%, from just above $77K to about $76.5K.
There’s no crash, however. Bitcoin has been range-bound for nearly four months, and the market is weighing both the strikes and the possibility of a future U.S.–Iran deal.
Conclusion
This isn’t about a single bad day — it’s that ETF-driven demand has weakened. As long as funds continue releasing BTC back into the market, price will struggle to climb. For a confident recovery, the simple signal needed is that outflows stop and buyers return.
Swissblock says BTC has moved into a “high-risk” area — its risk index rose to 33/100. The main message: selling pressure is again outpacing demand.
The core issue is spot Bitcoin ETFs. After heavy buying in March and April, May looks like another withdrawal phase.
What’s happening
- ETFs have recorded outflows on almost every trading day since May 7
- More than $2 billion left the funds over the past two weeks
- Glassnode notes these outflows add supply to the market, but there’s no strong counter-demand yet
- Swissblock believes ETFs are no longer absorbing sales as effectively as before
Geopolitical jitters from recent U.S. strikes on Iran added to the nervousness. BTC dipped roughly 1%, from just above $77K to about $76.5K.
There’s no crash, however. Bitcoin has been range-bound for nearly four months, and the market is weighing both the strikes and the possibility of a future U.S.–Iran deal.
Conclusion
This isn’t about a single bad day — it’s that ETF-driven demand has weakened. As long as funds continue releasing BTC back into the market, price will struggle to climb. For a confident recovery, the simple signal needed is that outflows stop and buyers return.
Bitcoin slid after $1.3B IBIT sale in a dark pool
On Tuesday an anonymous trader sold 29.2 million IBIT shares worth $1.3 billion through a dark pool — a private trading venue where large orders are executed away from public markets. Bitcoin dropped almost immediately.
What happened
Within ten minutes of the trade BTC fell from $77,875 to $76,720. It later dipped to $75,600 and finished the day down roughly 2.8%. Galaxy Digital called it the largest IBIT sale they’d seen executed via a dark pool, and Bloomberg noted the order was 22 times bigger than the day’s second-largest IBIT sale.
ETF flows also weak
US spot Bitcoin ETFs have now recorded outflows for eight consecutive trading days. On Tuesday total outflows were $333.6 million, of which $192.4 million came from IBIT. Since May 14 more than $2 billion has left Bitcoin ETFs. Some major players are trimming exposure: Jane Street cut its BTC ETF holdings by about 70% in Q1, and Goldman Sachs reduced theirs by roughly 10%.
Takeaway
ETFs have given institutions an easy on‑ramp — and an easy exit. As long as large block sales and ETF outflows persist, it will be difficult for Bitcoin to mount a sustained recovery.
On Tuesday an anonymous trader sold 29.2 million IBIT shares worth $1.3 billion through a dark pool — a private trading venue where large orders are executed away from public markets. Bitcoin dropped almost immediately.
What happened
Within ten minutes of the trade BTC fell from $77,875 to $76,720. It later dipped to $75,600 and finished the day down roughly 2.8%. Galaxy Digital called it the largest IBIT sale they’d seen executed via a dark pool, and Bloomberg noted the order was 22 times bigger than the day’s second-largest IBIT sale.
ETF flows also weak
US spot Bitcoin ETFs have now recorded outflows for eight consecutive trading days. On Tuesday total outflows were $333.6 million, of which $192.4 million came from IBIT. Since May 14 more than $2 billion has left Bitcoin ETFs. Some major players are trimming exposure: Jane Street cut its BTC ETF holdings by about 70% in Q1, and Goldman Sachs reduced theirs by roughly 10%.
Takeaway
ETFs have given institutions an easy on‑ramp — and an easy exit. As long as large block sales and ETF outflows persist, it will be difficult for Bitcoin to mount a sustained recovery.
Bitcoin clings to support, but ETFs are spoiling the setup again
BTC has slipped back toward the $73K–$75K band, with $70K now the main level the market is clinging to. Futures data show many traders are betting on a rally and trying to defend the lower boundary of the range.
What’s happening
- Open interest is fairly stable, and funding rates are mostly neutral or slightly positive. In short: a portion of the market is still positioned for a bounce rather than a crash.
- Retail is actively buying the dip. Hyblock reports that small traders’ long share has risen to 62%. Historically BTC has often been higher a week after such readings, but when too many participants crowd one side, the market can punish them.
Why it’s not all clear-cut
- Spot Bitcoin ETFs are weighing on price again: over $200M flowed out in the past day and more than $1.5B over the last seven days.
- The Coinbase premium remains negative, signaling weak direct US spot demand.
- Bitfinex liquidity looks cautious ahead of the PCE inflation report on May 29; the market doesn’t want to take risks before the print. BTC is holding a short-term bounce off ~$72K, but there’s no strong continuation yet.
Takeaway
Buyers are trying to hold the market, but ETF outflows and soft spot demand are headwinds. As long as $70K holds, a rebound is still possible. If that level is breached, talk of a deeper decline will grow louder.
BTC has slipped back toward the $73K–$75K band, with $70K now the main level the market is clinging to. Futures data show many traders are betting on a rally and trying to defend the lower boundary of the range.
What’s happening
- Open interest is fairly stable, and funding rates are mostly neutral or slightly positive. In short: a portion of the market is still positioned for a bounce rather than a crash.
- Retail is actively buying the dip. Hyblock reports that small traders’ long share has risen to 62%. Historically BTC has often been higher a week after such readings, but when too many participants crowd one side, the market can punish them.
Why it’s not all clear-cut
- Spot Bitcoin ETFs are weighing on price again: over $200M flowed out in the past day and more than $1.5B over the last seven days.
- The Coinbase premium remains negative, signaling weak direct US spot demand.
- Bitfinex liquidity looks cautious ahead of the PCE inflation report on May 29; the market doesn’t want to take risks before the print. BTC is holding a short-term bounce off ~$72K, but there’s no strong continuation yet.
Takeaway
Buyers are trying to hold the market, but ETF outflows and soft spot demand are headwinds. As long as $70K holds, a rebound is still possible. If that level is breached, talk of a deeper decline will grow louder.
Bitcoin stuck below $74K: $9B in options working against bulls
BTC dipped to $72.5K for the first time in six weeks, liquidating about $342M of longs and bouncing to roughly $73.5K. The relief is fragile: almost $9B of options expire on Friday, and the current setup looks favorable to bears.
What this means:
- If BTC stays below $74K, only about $306M of call options will be in the money.
- There are roughly $1.05B of put options at $74K and above, so sellers benefit from keeping the price under that area.
- Even reclaiming $74K wouldn’t fully flip the picture—protective/bearish positions still have the edge.
- The market assigns only about an 18% chance that BTC will be above $80K by June 26.
Context:
- Around $1.07B flowed out of spot Bitcoin ETFs over two days.
- Sequans decided to fully sell its BTC holdings.
- Some miners and public companies are also trimming Bitcoin exposure.
- BTC has not been able to retake $74K, which brings $70K back into the conversation.
Bottom line: Bulls haven’t lost control yet, but $74K is the key test. If they reclaim it, a fresh rally becomes possible; if not, bears can calmly push toward $70K.
BTC dipped to $72.5K for the first time in six weeks, liquidating about $342M of longs and bouncing to roughly $73.5K. The relief is fragile: almost $9B of options expire on Friday, and the current setup looks favorable to bears.
What this means:
- If BTC stays below $74K, only about $306M of call options will be in the money.
- There are roughly $1.05B of put options at $74K and above, so sellers benefit from keeping the price under that area.
- Even reclaiming $74K wouldn’t fully flip the picture—protective/bearish positions still have the edge.
- The market assigns only about an 18% chance that BTC will be above $80K by June 26.
Context:
- Around $1.07B flowed out of spot Bitcoin ETFs over two days.
- Sequans decided to fully sell its BTC holdings.
- Some miners and public companies are also trimming Bitcoin exposure.
- BTC has not been able to retake $74K, which brings $70K back into the conversation.
Bottom line: Bulls haven’t lost control yet, but $74K is the key test. If they reclaim it, a fresh rally becomes possible; if not, bears can calmly push toward $70K.
Bitcoin finishes May in the red: $73K now sets the trend
BTC closed May down roughly 3%, failing to ride the positive momentum from US equities, which hit record highs. The price remains pinned below 2025’s yearly lows, and a key week of macroeconomic data lies ahead.
What’s happening
— Bitcoin is holding around ~$73,500, fighting for critical levels on the weekly and monthly charts.
— Analysts note a successful retest of the $73,000 area. A weekly close above this level would bring confirmation of a bullish “double bottom” (W) pattern and open the door to renewed upside.
— At the same time, a wide consolidation is forming: the 200-week moving averages (MA and EMA) are converging toward price, suggesting the market may be preparing for extended trading within a broad $60K–$80K range.
Main triggers this week
— US macro data: The coming week is packed with labor-market releases and economic indices, with ISM PMI in focus. Signs of economic slowdown could give BTC the push it needs to climb.
— Geopolitics: Comments from Donald Trump that he’s “in no hurry” to finalize a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran are currently limiting the inflow of liquidity into risk assets.
Takeaway
May’s 3% drop hasn’t broken the bullish structure but has put the market on the defensive. $73,000 is now the bulls’ main line of defense. If US macro readings weaken and spot demand returns, BTC could quickly bounce from support. Otherwise, expect an extended sideways phase within the larger macro range.
BTC closed May down roughly 3%, failing to ride the positive momentum from US equities, which hit record highs. The price remains pinned below 2025’s yearly lows, and a key week of macroeconomic data lies ahead.
What’s happening
— Bitcoin is holding around ~$73,500, fighting for critical levels on the weekly and monthly charts.
— Analysts note a successful retest of the $73,000 area. A weekly close above this level would bring confirmation of a bullish “double bottom” (W) pattern and open the door to renewed upside.
— At the same time, a wide consolidation is forming: the 200-week moving averages (MA and EMA) are converging toward price, suggesting the market may be preparing for extended trading within a broad $60K–$80K range.
Main triggers this week
— US macro data: The coming week is packed with labor-market releases and economic indices, with ISM PMI in focus. Signs of economic slowdown could give BTC the push it needs to climb.
— Geopolitics: Comments from Donald Trump that he’s “in no hurry” to finalize a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran are currently limiting the inflow of liquidity into risk assets.
Takeaway
May’s 3% drop hasn’t broken the bullish structure but has put the market on the defensive. $73,000 is now the bulls’ main line of defense. If US macro readings weaken and spot demand returns, BTC could quickly bounce from support. Otherwise, expect an extended sideways phase within the larger macro range.
Bitcoin falls below $70K as over $800M in longs liquidated
BTC hit a two-month low, slipping under the psychological $70,000 threshold. While the US stock market keeps setting record highs, crypto has been hit by a wave of selling that has widened the gap between traditional and digital assets.
What’s happening
— Bitcoin dropped to a local low of $69,631, with bears firmly in control.
— The decline triggered a cascade of liquidations: nearly $800 million in long positions were wiped out in the past 24 hours (CoinGlass).
— The break of the key $72,500 support opened a path toward the next major liquidity pivot around $68,700. If bulls don’t reclaim ground quickly, that move looks increasingly likely.
New risks and macro backdrop
— 200-day moving average test: Material Indicators warns the market faces a true test in the $68K–$69K range. If bulls lose that zone too, price could slip into a prolonged downturn (“Bearadise”).
— Divergence with equities: The S&P 500 surpassed 7,600 for the first time, while crypto weakens amid uncertainty over a potential US–Iran peace deal—Donald Trump’s comments about talks moving at a “fast pace” have not reassured crypto investors.
Conclusion
Bitcoin has lost its bullish momentum and broken critical levels. Attention is now focused on defending the $68,000–$69,000 zone, where the 200-day moving average sits. Without renewed spot demand there, the market risks confirming a shift to a bearish trend.
BTC hit a two-month low, slipping under the psychological $70,000 threshold. While the US stock market keeps setting record highs, crypto has been hit by a wave of selling that has widened the gap between traditional and digital assets.
What’s happening
— Bitcoin dropped to a local low of $69,631, with bears firmly in control.
— The decline triggered a cascade of liquidations: nearly $800 million in long positions were wiped out in the past 24 hours (CoinGlass).
— The break of the key $72,500 support opened a path toward the next major liquidity pivot around $68,700. If bulls don’t reclaim ground quickly, that move looks increasingly likely.
New risks and macro backdrop
— 200-day moving average test: Material Indicators warns the market faces a true test in the $68K–$69K range. If bulls lose that zone too, price could slip into a prolonged downturn (“Bearadise”).
— Divergence with equities: The S&P 500 surpassed 7,600 for the first time, while crypto weakens amid uncertainty over a potential US–Iran peace deal—Donald Trump’s comments about talks moving at a “fast pace” have not reassured crypto investors.
Conclusion
Bitcoin has lost its bullish momentum and broken critical levels. Attention is now focused on defending the $68,000–$69,000 zone, where the 200-day moving average sits. Without renewed spot demand there, the market risks confirming a shift to a bearish trend.
Bitcoin plunged 21% on Strategy news: is a Terra‑Luna–style “doom loop” possible?
BTC suffered a sharp correction, sliding 21% in 10 days and testing $61,000 for the first time in four months. The drop followed a shift in MicroStrategy’s (MSTR) tactics: the company temporarily paused aggressive BTC purchases and redirected cash to buy back its own debt. That triggered immediate fears that the firm might be forced to liquidate its bitcoin holdings.
What happened
- Bitcoin fell to $61,000 after May 15 announcements that MicroStrategy had spent $1.38 billion of cash raised in a recent equity offering not on BTC purchases but on repurchasing its convertible bonds.
- Additional pressure came from the company’s preferred shares (STRC): their price fell below the critical $100 level, removing an easy pathway for the firm to issue new shares to fund BTC buys.
- Since March MicroStrategy had been the largest buyer, accumulating 126,016 BTC at a cost of $9.31 billion. That buying machine is temporarily paused: the company’s available cash has dropped to about $900 million, enough to cover preferred‑share dividends for roughly six months.
Is a “doom loop” real?
- Traders’ fears: online discussion has focused on a potential “doom loop” similar to Terra‑Luna — liquidity issues forcing BTC sales, which would depress prices, worsen the balance sheet and trigger further sales.
- The numbers: analysts say the panic is overstated. MicroStrategy’s net leverage is a conservative ~11%. Their bitcoin reserves would remain secure even if BTC fell to $30,000.
- No forced sales: the company’s debt agreements contain no clauses that would automatically trigger bitcoin liquidations. In a worst case MicroStrategy could issue more common shares (MSTR) or temporarily suspend dividends on STRC.
Conclusion
A Terra‑Luna‑style collapse is unlikely — MicroStrategy’s finances remain resilient and the risk of forced sales is essentially zero. Still, bulls have been hit in the short term. While STRC trades below $100 and spot BTC ETFs show net outflows, the odds of BTC reclaiming $70,000 are slim. The market has lost a major buyer and will need time to find a new floor.
BTC suffered a sharp correction, sliding 21% in 10 days and testing $61,000 for the first time in four months. The drop followed a shift in MicroStrategy’s (MSTR) tactics: the company temporarily paused aggressive BTC purchases and redirected cash to buy back its own debt. That triggered immediate fears that the firm might be forced to liquidate its bitcoin holdings.
What happened
- Bitcoin fell to $61,000 after May 15 announcements that MicroStrategy had spent $1.38 billion of cash raised in a recent equity offering not on BTC purchases but on repurchasing its convertible bonds.
- Additional pressure came from the company’s preferred shares (STRC): their price fell below the critical $100 level, removing an easy pathway for the firm to issue new shares to fund BTC buys.
- Since March MicroStrategy had been the largest buyer, accumulating 126,016 BTC at a cost of $9.31 billion. That buying machine is temporarily paused: the company’s available cash has dropped to about $900 million, enough to cover preferred‑share dividends for roughly six months.
Is a “doom loop” real?
- Traders’ fears: online discussion has focused on a potential “doom loop” similar to Terra‑Luna — liquidity issues forcing BTC sales, which would depress prices, worsen the balance sheet and trigger further sales.
- The numbers: analysts say the panic is overstated. MicroStrategy’s net leverage is a conservative ~11%. Their bitcoin reserves would remain secure even if BTC fell to $30,000.
- No forced sales: the company’s debt agreements contain no clauses that would automatically trigger bitcoin liquidations. In a worst case MicroStrategy could issue more common shares (MSTR) or temporarily suspend dividends on STRC.
Conclusion
A Terra‑Luna‑style collapse is unlikely — MicroStrategy’s finances remain resilient and the risk of forced sales is essentially zero. Still, bulls have been hit in the short term. While STRC trades below $100 and spot BTC ETFs show net outflows, the odds of BTC reclaiming $70,000 are slim. The market has lost a major buyer and will need time to find a new floor.
Bitcoin rebounds toward $64K — hidden orderbook of $162M signals risk of another drop
On Monday BTC staged a firm bounce toward $64,000, suggesting investors view current prices as a bargain. However, weak futures activity and a concentrated cluster of buy orders well below the market indicate the rally could run out of steam.
What’s happening
- Bitcoin recovered from a recent slide to $59,000 and is trading around $63,300. Aggressive spot selling has finally eased.
- The main driver of the rebound was large-scale deleveraging. Futures open interest fell from 282,000 BTC to 255,000 BTC, while the funding rate only just turned positive (0.0013).
- Analysts at Alphractal say the market has exited an “extreme leverage” regime, but the current bounce looks driven more by a short squeeze than by a fresh influx of strong buyers.
Hidden traps: $162M liquidity and the “Wednesday effect”
- Plate under $60K: Large players have built a dense bid wall between $57,000 and $59,000. Roughly 2,565 BTC (~$162M) is concentrated there. Such a strong magnet below the market often draws price back for a final liquidity test.
- Monday–Wednesday pattern: Traders point to an anomalous pattern that has held for six weeks. If a local high forms on Monday (as with the current $64K), the market consistently falls to the local low by Wednesday, and vice versa.
Conclusion
The market has cleansed excess leveraged longs, which has provided short-term stabilization. Still, it’s too early to call a full trend reversal: spot demand remains subdued, and the large $150M+ buy wall sits much lower around $57K–$59K. Given the historical midweek reversal pattern, the current $64K test could be a false uptick ahead of a final push to capture liquidity below $60K.
On Monday BTC staged a firm bounce toward $64,000, suggesting investors view current prices as a bargain. However, weak futures activity and a concentrated cluster of buy orders well below the market indicate the rally could run out of steam.
What’s happening
- Bitcoin recovered from a recent slide to $59,000 and is trading around $63,300. Aggressive spot selling has finally eased.
- The main driver of the rebound was large-scale deleveraging. Futures open interest fell from 282,000 BTC to 255,000 BTC, while the funding rate only just turned positive (0.0013).
- Analysts at Alphractal say the market has exited an “extreme leverage” regime, but the current bounce looks driven more by a short squeeze than by a fresh influx of strong buyers.
Hidden traps: $162M liquidity and the “Wednesday effect”
- Plate under $60K: Large players have built a dense bid wall between $57,000 and $59,000. Roughly 2,565 BTC (~$162M) is concentrated there. Such a strong magnet below the market often draws price back for a final liquidity test.
- Monday–Wednesday pattern: Traders point to an anomalous pattern that has held for six weeks. If a local high forms on Monday (as with the current $64K), the market consistently falls to the local low by Wednesday, and vice versa.
Conclusion
The market has cleansed excess leveraged longs, which has provided short-term stabilization. Still, it’s too early to call a full trend reversal: spot demand remains subdued, and the large $150M+ buy wall sits much lower around $57K–$59K. Given the historical midweek reversal pattern, the current $64K test could be a false uptick ahead of a final push to capture liquidity below $60K.
Bitwise: Bitcoin has become the “canary in the coal mine” for global markets
Bitwise says the recent drop in BTC is more than crypto weakness — it’s an early warning of a wider macro shock. According to the firm, Bitcoin sits at the leading edge of the risk curve and often acts as a “canary in the macroeconomic coal mine,” reacting to liquidity shifts before traditional markets. With equities now starting to falter, that view is being validated.
What’s happening
- Bitcoin is trading around $62,000, feeling for a bottom after a sharp pullback from all-time highs.
- Expectations of a hawkish Fed (“higher for longer” rates) have put pressure on risk assets. The Nasdaq recorded its worst single-day drop in months (about 5%), and South Korea’s KOSPI temporarily halted trading amid a semiconductor sell-off.
- The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield remains elevated at 4.53% (after peaking at 4.68%), continuing to drain liquidity from growth sectors.
Macro anomaly — and $72 billion of dry powder
- M2 liquidity gap: Global M2 money supply keeps rising and sits at $122.6 trillion, yet BTC has already experienced a significant correction. That suggests Bitcoin may have already priced in part of the macro re-rating that equities still face.
- Historical buy signal: The SSR RSI (a measure of stablecoin supply strength relative to Bitcoin) has dropped to an extremely oversold reading of 13. Historically, levels like this have signaled good long-term accumulation opportunities.
- Massive reserves on exchanges: About $72 billion in stablecoins is currently parked on exchanges — roughly $57.7 billion in USDT and $12 billion in USDC. That represents substantial “dry powder” ready to flow back into markets once conditions improve.
Conclusion
Bitcoin appears to have absorbed the first wave of macro pressure. While U.S. stocks are only beginning to grasp the scale of liquidity stress, crypto looks closer to finishing its correction. The large pool of stablecoin cash sitting on exchange sidelines could fuel a rapid and powerful BTC rebound as soon as macro headwinds ease.
Bitwise says the recent drop in BTC is more than crypto weakness — it’s an early warning of a wider macro shock. According to the firm, Bitcoin sits at the leading edge of the risk curve and often acts as a “canary in the macroeconomic coal mine,” reacting to liquidity shifts before traditional markets. With equities now starting to falter, that view is being validated.
What’s happening
- Bitcoin is trading around $62,000, feeling for a bottom after a sharp pullback from all-time highs.
- Expectations of a hawkish Fed (“higher for longer” rates) have put pressure on risk assets. The Nasdaq recorded its worst single-day drop in months (about 5%), and South Korea’s KOSPI temporarily halted trading amid a semiconductor sell-off.
- The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield remains elevated at 4.53% (after peaking at 4.68%), continuing to drain liquidity from growth sectors.
Macro anomaly — and $72 billion of dry powder
- M2 liquidity gap: Global M2 money supply keeps rising and sits at $122.6 trillion, yet BTC has already experienced a significant correction. That suggests Bitcoin may have already priced in part of the macro re-rating that equities still face.
- Historical buy signal: The SSR RSI (a measure of stablecoin supply strength relative to Bitcoin) has dropped to an extremely oversold reading of 13. Historically, levels like this have signaled good long-term accumulation opportunities.
- Massive reserves on exchanges: About $72 billion in stablecoins is currently parked on exchanges — roughly $57.7 billion in USDT and $12 billion in USDC. That represents substantial “dry powder” ready to flow back into markets once conditions improve.
Conclusion
Bitcoin appears to have absorbed the first wave of macro pressure. While U.S. stocks are only beginning to grasp the scale of liquidity stress, crypto looks closer to finishing its correction. The large pool of stablecoin cash sitting on exchange sidelines could fuel a rapid and powerful BTC rebound as soon as macro headwinds ease.
Bitcoin at risk of sliding toward $30K as institutions dump 450% of daily miner issuance
Institutional support for BTC has developed a serious crack. Recent on-chain data show large players and ETF funds are selling roughly 4.5 times the amount of bitcoin miners produce each day. With Strategy’s buying dramatically slowing, the market is increasingly exposed to heavy selling pressure.
What’s happening
- Capriole Investments’ institutional flow model records net sales from large players at about 2,000 BTC per day — roughly 450% of daily new coin issuance.
- Spot Bitcoin ETFs are the main driver. According to Glassnode, funds saw staggering outflows of $27 billion over the past month, wiping out the positive momentum of 2024–2025.
- Michael Saylor’s support via MicroStrategy (Strategy) has weakened. After aggressive purchases in Q1 (89,599 BTC) and May (24,869 BTC), the company added only 1,550 BTC in early June, having sold a small 32 BTC tranche to pay dividends. Saylor’s buying pace has slowed and no longer offsets ETF selling.
Technical outlook: where might price go?
- First stop $49K–$53K: Analyst CryptoBullet notes that if the current drop mirrors past 36%–39% correction cycles, the nearest target and first support zone is in this range.
- Cycle bottom by Fibonacci: Analyst Jelle views the macro picture through Fibonacci levels and warns that historically BTC bear markets pushed well below the 0.618 retracement (currently $57K–$58K). In 2022 the price broke that level and fell another 44%. Even a mild repeat of 2022 implies a cycle bottom near $32,000. If history repeats the 2015 or 2018 patterns, targets shift to $20K–$24K.
Conclusion
Bitcoin is facing a severe demand shock from the same institutional buyers that helped drive it to previous highs. $27 billion in ETF outflows has created a massive supply overhang that Michael Saylor can no longer absorb alone. If spot demand doesn’t stabilize soon, a break below $57K could trigger a prolonged bear squeeze toward $49,000, and in the worst case a full retest of the $30K–$32K zone.
Institutional support for BTC has developed a serious crack. Recent on-chain data show large players and ETF funds are selling roughly 4.5 times the amount of bitcoin miners produce each day. With Strategy’s buying dramatically slowing, the market is increasingly exposed to heavy selling pressure.
What’s happening
- Capriole Investments’ institutional flow model records net sales from large players at about 2,000 BTC per day — roughly 450% of daily new coin issuance.
- Spot Bitcoin ETFs are the main driver. According to Glassnode, funds saw staggering outflows of $27 billion over the past month, wiping out the positive momentum of 2024–2025.
- Michael Saylor’s support via MicroStrategy (Strategy) has weakened. After aggressive purchases in Q1 (89,599 BTC) and May (24,869 BTC), the company added only 1,550 BTC in early June, having sold a small 32 BTC tranche to pay dividends. Saylor’s buying pace has slowed and no longer offsets ETF selling.
Technical outlook: where might price go?
- First stop $49K–$53K: Analyst CryptoBullet notes that if the current drop mirrors past 36%–39% correction cycles, the nearest target and first support zone is in this range.
- Cycle bottom by Fibonacci: Analyst Jelle views the macro picture through Fibonacci levels and warns that historically BTC bear markets pushed well below the 0.618 retracement (currently $57K–$58K). In 2022 the price broke that level and fell another 44%. Even a mild repeat of 2022 implies a cycle bottom near $32,000. If history repeats the 2015 or 2018 patterns, targets shift to $20K–$24K.
Conclusion
Bitcoin is facing a severe demand shock from the same institutional buyers that helped drive it to previous highs. $27 billion in ETF outflows has created a massive supply overhang that Michael Saylor can no longer absorb alone. If spot demand doesn’t stabilize soon, a break below $57K could trigger a prolonged bear squeeze toward $49,000, and in the worst case a full retest of the $30K–$32K zone.
Bitcoin at risk of falling below $60K as Big Tech sell-off and oil rally pressure markets
Bitcoin is losing its status as a safe-haven and is flirting with a breakdown of the psychological $60,000 level. With large outflows from spot BTC ETFs and intense stress in the tech sector, crypto is increasingly mirroring equities and sliding into a deeper correction.
What’s happening
— Nasdaq 100 fell 7.5% over the week, erasing $2.7 trillion of market value — more than twice Bitcoin’s entire market cap.
— Institutional demand has evaporated: net outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs in June have already reached $1.9 billion. Crypto is failing to act as a hedge against the equity sell-off.
— The futures market is showing extreme apathy. Bitcoin futures basis has dropped below the neutral 4% level, signaling virtually no demand from traders for leveraged long exposure.
Macro storm and liquidity squeeze
— Iran factor and oil above $90: Ongoing geopolitical tensions have pushed Brent crude past $90/bbl, stoking inflation. US producer prices (PPI) jumped 6.5% — the highest since 2022. CME FedWatch now prices the chance of a Fed rate hike by September up from 5% to 40%.
— Liquidity vacuum driven by Big Tech: AI leaders are urgently raising cash to expand infrastructure, pulling liquidity away from markets. Google is reportedly planning to raise $80 billion, Oracle $40 billion, and Super Micro $7 billion. All eyes are also on the $75 billion SpaceX IPO — more than 2x oversubscribed — whose Friday listing could set the market tone.
— Saylor on pause: MicroStrategy (MSTR) has officially halted BTC purchases, redirecting cash to buy back convertible debt. The company reportedly has only about seven months’ worth of cash to cover dividend payments, and its STRC pref shares have fallen well below $100, limiting the option to issue new securities to fund further crypto purchases.
Conclusion
Bitcoin is squeezed between worsening macro dynamics. Higher oil-driven inflation is pushing the Fed toward potential tightening, while Big Tech capital raises and the SpaceX IPO are draining dollar liquidity from crypto. With MicroStrategy pausing buys and $1.9 billion leaving ETFs, holding $60,000 is precarious. A decisive break below that level would likely open the door to much deeper macro-driven targets.
Bitcoin is losing its status as a safe-haven and is flirting with a breakdown of the psychological $60,000 level. With large outflows from spot BTC ETFs and intense stress in the tech sector, crypto is increasingly mirroring equities and sliding into a deeper correction.
What’s happening
— Nasdaq 100 fell 7.5% over the week, erasing $2.7 trillion of market value — more than twice Bitcoin’s entire market cap.
— Institutional demand has evaporated: net outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs in June have already reached $1.9 billion. Crypto is failing to act as a hedge against the equity sell-off.
— The futures market is showing extreme apathy. Bitcoin futures basis has dropped below the neutral 4% level, signaling virtually no demand from traders for leveraged long exposure.
Macro storm and liquidity squeeze
— Iran factor and oil above $90: Ongoing geopolitical tensions have pushed Brent crude past $90/bbl, stoking inflation. US producer prices (PPI) jumped 6.5% — the highest since 2022. CME FedWatch now prices the chance of a Fed rate hike by September up from 5% to 40%.
— Liquidity vacuum driven by Big Tech: AI leaders are urgently raising cash to expand infrastructure, pulling liquidity away from markets. Google is reportedly planning to raise $80 billion, Oracle $40 billion, and Super Micro $7 billion. All eyes are also on the $75 billion SpaceX IPO — more than 2x oversubscribed — whose Friday listing could set the market tone.
— Saylor on pause: MicroStrategy (MSTR) has officially halted BTC purchases, redirecting cash to buy back convertible debt. The company reportedly has only about seven months’ worth of cash to cover dividend payments, and its STRC pref shares have fallen well below $100, limiting the option to issue new securities to fund further crypto purchases.
Conclusion
Bitcoin is squeezed between worsening macro dynamics. Higher oil-driven inflation is pushing the Fed toward potential tightening, while Big Tech capital raises and the SpaceX IPO are draining dollar liquidity from crypto. With MicroStrategy pausing buys and $1.9 billion leaving ETFs, holding $60,000 is precarious. A decisive break below that level would likely open the door to much deeper macro-driven targets.