Bitcoin price prediction: Will bearish momentum continue? BTC slides below $67k

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Bitcoin slides 1.43% to $66,181.22

Highlights

US spot Bitcoin ETF approvals have driven institutional adoption, but recent outflows—including a $276 million single-day withdrawal—are fostering bearish sentiment.
On-chain and institutional data indicate persistent but fragile investor interest, with the current environment favoring range-bound trading for Bitcoin.
Bitcoin trades at $66,181.22, well below MA-20, MA-50, and MA-200, with key support at $63,500 and resistance at $69,000, signaling strong bearish momentum.

Institutional caution rises as ETF outflows alter sentiment

The recent approval of US spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) has played a significant role in shaping institutional adoption patterns for Bitcoin. However, notable outflows from these ETFs, highlighted by a single-day withdrawal totaling $276 million, have contributed to a more cautious or bearish sentiment among market participants. On-chain data and institutional activity reflect persistent but vulnerable interest from large investors, even as the prevailing environment points toward range-bound trading for Bitcoin.

Oversold indicators deepen as downside momentum persists

Momentum indicators reflect a bearish environment, with the MACD and ADX on the daily chart confirming downside momentum. The RSI is in oversold territory at 29.44, and both the Commodity Channel Index and Bull/Bear Power signal sellers' domination, with the latter showing an "Oversold" forecast and a strongly negative value. There was no significant gap at the open, but Bitcoin is currently trading near the session low after slipping 1.43% from the previous close, characterized by moderate intraday volatility and evident pressure after the open. Most oscillators reinforce the negative tone, though the Stochastic RSI is neutral and the Awesome Oscillator does not provide additional directional evidence, suggesting limited divergence among signals.

Consolidation likely as downside risk dominates short-term outlook

For the next five trading days, the expected price range is $63,500 to $69,000. The probability of a further price decline is very high (more than 80%), while a reversal is much less likely. In the baseline scenario, Bitcoin is expected to consolidate within a sideways corridor between support at $63,500 and resistance at $69,000. A bullish scenario would require a break and close above $69,000, potentially targeting the next resistance at the Ichimoku Kijun, while a bearish scenario is triggered if price falls below $63,500, opening the way toward lower support levels.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, sees current price action as a reaction to both technical pressure and shifting institutional sentiment. He believes Bitcoin’s struggle to reclaim key moving averages reflects strong headwinds, even as recent ETF flows highlight vulnerability in market confidence. Karapetjanc notes that while momentum indicators confirm a bearish setup, major adoption events continue to set the stage for future upside. For now, he favors a consolidation scenario, but remains watchful for a breakout. "If Bitcoin can hold above $63,500 and attract renewed inflows, a decisive move above $69,000 could quickly reignite bullish momentum."

Last time, analysts noted that Bitcoin was exhibiting weak bearish momentum, having broken below its short-term moving averages and finding support near $65,400 amid macro-driven risk aversion. The key short-term risk remains a breakdown below this level, which could trigger further declines, while a sustained move above resistance near $67,000 may signal a potential reversal.

Source of Data: BTC Price Analysis by TU

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