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Bitcoin slides to $72,620, a six‑week low, triggering $935 M in crypto liquidations and $2.6 B ETF outflows – see the key support levels and flow data.
Bitcoin slipped to $72,620 on Thursday, its lowest level in six weeks, sparking roughly $935 million in leveraged liquidations across the crypto market【1】. The drop erased $80 billion of market value in the past 24 hours and pushed spot Bitcoin ETFs into their eighth consecutive day of net outflows, totaling $2.6 billion【1】.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Price | $72,620 |
| 24h change | –4.5% from a daily high of $76,050 |
| Key level | $70,000 (last line of defence) |
| Catalyst | Geopolitical shock from new US‑Iran strikes and heavy leveraged unwind |
The price decline erased $348.5 million of long Bitcoin positions, while Ether (ETH) accounted for $228.5 million of long liquidations【1】. Hyperliquid recorded the single largest trade, closing a $15.34 million BTC‑USD long. Futures open interest fell on the CME and BingX by 9.8% and 9%, respectively, indicating reduced leverage and bearish sentiment【1】.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs have posted outflows for eight straight days, with Wednesday’s $733 million net withdrawal the biggest since Jan 29【1】. Global Bitcoin investment products logged $1.3 billion of outflows last week, adding further headwinds【1】. Analysts flag $70,000 as the critical support zone; a breach could open a path toward $65,000, an 11.4% drop from current levels【1】.
| Support / Resistance | Level |
|---|---|
| Immediate support | $70,000 |
| 100‑day SMA | $73,000 |
| Potential downside | $65,000 |
The price slide underscores how quickly leveraged positions can unwind amid geopolitical shocks, leaving Bitcoin vulnerable at the $70,000 threshold while market participants watch ETF flows and futures activity for clues on the next direction.
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