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Bitcoin falls back under $60,000, hitting its lowest level since October 2024
Bitcoin, now in the eighth month of its bear market, dropped to an October 2024 low amid a pullback in tech stocks.
TL;DR
- Bitcoin fell below $60,000, reaching its lowest point since October 2024.
- The cryptocurrency is in its eighth month of a bear market, facing macroeconomic and industry-specific headwinds.
- Capital is rotating into AI stocks and other markets, while inflation concerns keep the Federal Reserve focused on its policies.
- A broader loss of confidence is causing investors to question bitcoin's value proposition.
- The CLARITY Act, a potential upside catalyst, faces a legislative hurdle before Congress' summer recess.
- Increased institutional participation has reduced bitcoin's volatility compared to previous bear markets.
- Bitcoin ETFs have experienced net outflows totaling $182 million this week and are on track for their seventh consecutive week of outflows.