Bitcoin
Why Bitcoin is down 1.8% today
Analysis
Bitcoin slipped 1.8% over the past 24 hours as market attention stayed on ETF flow dynamics, with analysts debating whether current outflows signal a different kind of bear phase and weighing on near-term sentiment. Additional selling pressure concerns were highlighted after Arkham data reported by The Block showed Bhutan’s government moved another 100 BTC, adding to broader 2026 bitcoin outflows topping $230 million.
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