Bitcoin Extends Decline, Tests Key $60,000 Support Amid Risk-Off Sentiment

Bitcoin's Bearish Momentum Continues

The price of Bitcoin extended its decline in trading today, falling sharply for a fourth consecutive session. From a fundamental perspective, persistent risk-off sentiment has weighed on speculative assets, while some investors may also be rotating capital into upcoming IPO opportunities, adding another headwind for cryptocurrencies.

Technical Breakdown and Key Levels

Technically, the bearish turn accelerated after the price broke below its 100-day moving average on Monday. That downside momentum carried through Tuesday and Wednesday, with yesterday's close also falling below the March swing low near $64,955, increasing the bearish bias. Today's selling extended to a low of $61,310 before buyers stepped in and pushed prices modestly higher.

Market Backdrop and Support Zones

The broader market backdrop may have helped stabilize the decline. The NASDAQ was down as much as 300 points at its session low but has since trimmed those losses to around 112 points, or -0.42%. Meanwhile, lower Treasury yields and weaker oil prices have eased some of the pressure on risk assets, helping Bitcoin find support near an important technical area.

Implications for Traders

The magnitude of the recent decline has been notable. Since peaking near $82,500 on May 10, Bitcoin has fallen to today's low of $61,310, a decline of roughly 25% in just 25 days. Given that move, finding buyers near the 2026 low at $59,930 and the psychologically important $60,000 level is not surprising. If today's low proves to be a meaningful floor, traders will begin focusing on key retracement levels of the most recent decline from the March 31 high near $74,095. The 38.2% retracement comes in at $66,194, while the 50% retracement is found at $67,702. Both levels are likely to attract seller interest if the broader bearish trend remains intact. The falling 100-hour moving average, currently near $68,760, remains another important level to watch.

While still some distance above the current market price, it is declining rapidly and could become a key risk-defining area for traders on any recovery attempt. For now, the sellers remain in control. However, the sharp decline into the $60,000 support zone appears to have attracted at least some bargain hunters. The next clues will come from how far any rebound can retrace and whether the price can reclaim key technical levels and shorter-term moving averages in the days ahead.

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