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Bitcoin slides under $70,000, a 21‑month trough, as BlackRock ETF outflows and Strategy’s sale fuel extreme‑fear sentiment.
Bitcoin dropped below $70,000 on June 3, marking a 21‑month low and pushing the crypto‑fear‑and‑greed index into “extreme fear” territory. The plunge follows a surprise BlackRock ETF sell‑off, large‑wallet supply pressure, and Michael Saylor’s recent sale of 32 BTC, raising concerns that the market’s biggest institutional buyer may no longer support price stability.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Price | < $70,000 |
| 24‑h change | – ≈ 5% (down 5.5% on the week) |
| Key level | $65,000 support |
| Catalyst | BlackRock ETF outflows, Strategy Bitcoin sale, on‑chain supply pressure |
CryptoQuant analysts linked the price weakness to “large supply pressure from those that bought between six and 12 months ago,” noting that these holders are now pushing Bitcoin onto exchanges after a brief rally to the $80,000 area【1】. The influx of supply, if not absorbed, could trigger deeper correction waves. Meanwhile, the BVIV volatility index spiked nearly 20% in a single day—the biggest jump since early February—highlighting heightened uncertainty【1】.
The market’s fear gauge fell to 11, its lowest since early April, while the broader crypto market lost almost $2 trillion in market cap since its October peak, a contraction not seen since late March【1】. Michael Saylor’s Strategy announced a sale of 32 BTC worth $2.5 million, breaking its “never sell” narrative and prompting analysts to view the company as a “price discovery” participant rather than a pure demand source【1】. In parallel, a BlackRock ETF whale withdrew roughly $1.3 billion from the IBIT fund, intensifying concerns that the ETF‑driven buying wave may be ending【2】.
Technical indicators show downside momentum accelerating, with the daily MACD confirming the steep sell‑off【1】. Analysts suggest that holding above $70,000 is crucial to avoid a slide toward the February low of $60,000, while $65,000 offers a potential support zone【1】. The price remains well below the $80,000 resistance that briefly held earlier in the year, and the market has not yet shown a true capitulation, leaving room for further downside if macro pressures persist【2】.
The slide underscores how quickly Bitcoin’s price can react to institutional supply shocks and sentiment swings, leaving the market poised between a fragile support zone and the risk of a deeper correction.
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AI-assisted synthesis by the TrendWatcher Editorial Desk · sourced from 2 outlets · Jun 25, 2026 · How we report
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