Bitcoin Faces Resistance at 200-Day Average Amid Weakening Demand
Here's why bitcoin turned lower from the 200-day average

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Bitcoin has recently declined from its 200-day moving average of approximately $82,400, currently trading around $77,900. Analysts attribute this downturn to weakening demand indicators, including significant outflows from U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs totaling nearly $2 billion and a drop in CryptoQuant's Bull Score Index to an 'extremely bearish' level of 20.
- 01Bitcoin's price fell from its 200-day moving average, a critical indicator of long-term trends.
- 02The demand drivers for Bitcoin's recent rally, including leveraged futures buying and spot demand, have weakened significantly.
- 03U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs experienced outflows of roughly $2 billion in two weeks, signaling reduced investor interest.
- 04CryptoQuant's Bull Score Index dropped from 40 to 20, indicating extremely bearish market sentiment.
- 05The next major support level for Bitcoin is identified at $70,000, which traders will monitor closely.
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Bitcoin has recently struggled to maintain its position above the 200-day moving average, currently trading around $77,900 after failing to break through the critical resistance level of $82,400. Analysts from CryptoQuant highlight that the demand factors that supported the April and early May rally—leveraged futures buying, spot demand, and inflows from U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs)—have all diminished. The firm's Bull Score Index has sharply declined from 40 to 20, indicating a shift to an 'extremely bearish' outlook. This decline in demand is underscored by substantial outflows from U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs, totaling nearly $2 billion over the past two weeks. Additionally, the Coinbase bitcoin premium has remained negative, suggesting weak U.S. investor interest. The Korea's kimchi premium has also dropped below zero, reflecting a lack of demand on Korean exchanges. If the current correction continues, analysts anticipate that $70,000 will serve as the next significant on-chain support level, which traders will need to monitor closely to gauge market stability.
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The decline in Bitcoin's price and demand may affect investors and traders, particularly those involved in cryptocurrency markets.
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