Bitcoin Price Slips Under $80K as ETF Outflows Surge

Bitcoin fell below $80,000 this week as investors pulled significant capital from spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, marking the largest daily withdrawal from these products since January 29 [1]. The retreat follows a 37% rally from April lows, with the asset struggling to maintain momentum as it tested the 200-day moving average near $82,400 [1].

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust led the exodus with approximately $285 million in outflows, while the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF and Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund saw withdrawals of $177 million and $133.2 million, respectively [1]. Analysts at CryptoQuant attribute the cooling demand to rising profit-taking, elevated unrealized gains, and a broader weakening in U.S. spot market interest [1]. While the current volatility has pushed the price toward the mid-$70,000 range, on-chain data suggests that $70,000 could serve as a potential support level where short-term traders’ cost bases align [1].

The downward pressure on Bitcoin is compounded by a broader sell-off in risk assets triggered by the U.S. bond market. The 10-year Treasury yield recently climbed above 4.55%, a level not seen since May 2025 [2]. Market participants are increasingly concerned that this rise in yields is unsustainable, with some analysts noting that the bond market crisis is intensifying as inflation fears return [2].

The shift in sentiment is also reflected in interest rate expectations. Markets have largely priced out potential rate cuts, with CME Group data indicating a greater than 60% probability that the Federal Reserve’s next move will be an interest rate hike [2]. This environment of "euphoria" turning to caution has left traders watching for new local lows, as the stability of previous support levels continues to erode [2].

While Bitcoin faces resistance, other digital assets have seen mixed activity. Ether ETFs recorded $36.3 million in outflows on Wednesday, whereas Solana-linked funds bucked the trend by attracting $6 million in inflows [1].

Whether Bitcoin can reclaim its recent highs or faces a deeper correction now depends on whether the current support bands can hold against the backdrop of rising Treasury yields and shifting Federal Reserve policy.