Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin’s Sharp Decline: Gauging the World’s Appetite for Risk

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Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin’s Sharp Decline: Gauging the World’s Appetite for Risk

Bitget-RWA2025/11/23 09:04

By:Bitget-RWA

- Bitcoin fell below $86,000, sparking stability concerns due to macroeconomic pressures, institutional caution, and shifting investor sentiment. - ETF outflows and $2B in exchange deposits, plus BlackRock's $523M redemption, intensified bearish fears as net unrealized profit hit 2025 lows. - New projects like Bitcoin Munari aim to leverage market fragmentation, but success depends on uncertain broader stability and regulatory progress. - Institutions show mixed signals: Strategy Inc. reported $2.8B gains

Bitcoin's recent drop below $86,000 has sparked renewed worries about the cryptocurrency's resilience, as experts cite a mix of global economic headwinds, cautious institutional behavior, and changing investor attitudes. After reaching an all-time high of $126,300 in October 2025, Bitcoin has now fallen by 32%, hitting its lowest levels in months as hopes for a dovish shift from the Federal Reserve fade. This decline has

occurred alongside a notable reversal in Bitcoin ETF inflows

, with U.S. spot ETFs briefly ending a five-day streak of outflows but still facing pressure as major investors reconsider their positions.

The sell-off has been intensified by significant deposits into crypto exchanges, with over 20,000 BTC—valued at nearly $2 billion—moved to centralized platforms in the past week.

Blockchain data indicates increased activity from large investors and institutions

, including a $523 million single-day withdrawal by BlackRock from its IBIT fund and an 11,000

BTC

sell-off by early adopter Owen Gunden. Such actions have heightened concerns about a potential extended bear market, especially as

Bitcoin's Net Unrealized Profit metric has dropped to a 2025 low

of 0.476, a level that has historically signaled major market reversals.

Amid this volatility, new ventures are looking to benefit from the fragmented market.

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Institutional involvement continues to send mixed signals.

Strategy Inc. announced a third-quarter net profit of $2.8 billion

, largely due to a 7% increase in the value of its 640,031 BTC holdings. Michael Saylor, the company's Executive Chairman, has continued to aggressively accumulate Bitcoin, helping to counteract some negative sentiment, though the firm's recent return to stock-issuance guidance highlights ongoing market instability. Meanwhile,

Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein and Coinbase's John D'Agostino have described the correction

as a "healthy reset," pointing to long-term positives like rising institutional participation and regulatory advancements.

Technical analysis identifies key support zones at $89,400 and $82,400, with a drop below $82,000 possibly leading to further declines toward $45,500 based on the CVDD model

according to market experts

. However, some believe that shifts in liquidity and possible Federal Reserve action could spark a recovery. "Investors are betting on a Fed policy change, but with inflation persistent and the job market strong, that expectation is fading," said William Stern of Cardiff.

With uncertainty prevailing, the next few weeks will be crucial. If macroeconomic conditions stabilize or ETF inflows return, bullish momentum could resume. However, ongoing weakness at key technical levels or continued institutional withdrawals may signal a longer downturn. For now, Bitcoin's path serves as a gauge for global risk sentiment, closely linked to broader financial market trends.

Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.

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