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Bitcoin at ‘critical technical battleground' with potential 30% further drop, strategists say

Bitcoin's $60,000 level will be critical to watch in the coming months, one strategist says. Another sees downside to $40,000.

Bitcoin at ‘critical technical battleground' with potential 30% further drop, strategists say

TL;DR

  • Bitcoin is testing its $60,000 support level, with a break potentially leading to a drop to $40,000.
  • Retail investors have shifted focus from crypto to AI and technology stocks.
  • Recent Bitcoin ETF outflows indicate weakening investor enthusiasm.
  • Bitcoin may be decoupling from the equity market, potentially not benefiting from stock market strength.
  • Advances in quantum computing pose future security risks for cryptocurrencies.
  • Potential for a crypto structure bill could lead to clearer rules and encourage institutional participation.
  • Bitcoin ETFs experienced their largest monthly outflows since their launch.
  • The cryptocurrency's peak was around $126,000 approximately eight months ago.