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๐ Bitcoin Dips Below $114.5K Briefly โ What's Driving the Slide?
Bitcoin has taken a noticeable dip, slipping 2.56% in the past 24 hours and briefly falling below the $114.5K mark during early Asian trading on Friday. Currently, BTC is trading around $115.7K โ still far from its record high of $123K reached on July 14.
So, whatโs behind this sudden pullback? ๐ง
๐บ Macro Tensions Rising: Renewed tariff announcements from the White House have sent shockwaves across Asian markets. Stock indexes across the Asia-Pacific closed deep in the red, and this broader risk-off sentiment seems to have spilled into crypto.
๐ป Waiting for the Next Catalyst: After the sharp climb to all-time highs, Bitcoin appears to be entering a cooling-off phase. Itโs now trading within a tighter range, showing signs of consolidation rather than panic.
๐ผ Institutional Calm: Despite last weekโs high-profile BTC offload from a major player, most institutions are staying put. This suggests long-term conviction remains intact, even amidst short-term turbulence.
๐ What's Next?
Will we see a bounce from here, or is more downside on the horizon? The market seems to be watching closely for macroeconomic signals โ any fresh headlines could act as the next big mover.
Stay sharp, stay informed โ and always manage your risk. ๐ง โ๏ธ
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