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30.08.2026
Bitcoin Tests $79,000 After Macro Shock and ETF Outflows
The current market volatility stems largely from the remarks delivered by Fed Chair Kevin Warsh at the Jackson Hole symposium on August 28. Warsh's comments highlighted persistent PCE inflation, reportedly running at 3.7% year-over-year and an even hotter 4.1% annualized over the preceding six months, indicating that the Federal Reserve still has significant work to do in its fight against inflation. This hawkish stance sent immediate ripples through risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.
Following Warsh’s speech, Bitcoin experienced a sharp correction, dropping from approximately $81,455 to a low of $76,845. This abrupt repricing of market expectations triggered a wave of liquidations, with CoinGlass reporting around $486 million in forced closures across roughly 95,731 traders, and long positions bearing the brunt of approximately $368 million in losses. Such a swift deleveraging event underscored the market’s sensitivity to shifts in macroeconomic policy.
Adding to the bearish pressure, U.S. spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) recorded $201.81 million in net outflows on August 28. This marked a significant reversal, breaking a nine-day streak of inflows that had collectively brought nearly $3 billion into these institutional investment vehicles since August 17. The outflows, led by $114.9 million in withdrawals from ARK 21Shares ARKB and $49.7 million from Bitwise BITB, indicated a cooling in institutional spot demand, even as BlackRock IBIT saw a smaller $33.4 million outflow, suggesting some profit-taking rather than a mass exodus.
The current attempt by Bitcoin to consolidate and regain higher ground is being closely watched by traders and analysts. While the 1.5% climb to $78,960 offers a glimmer of recovery, the cryptocurrency still faces formidable technical resistance at the $81,000 level. Key support levels are identified around $77,500, with deeper structural support lying between $68,000 and $69,000, which would come into play during any more significant downturn. Trading volume has shown an increase, providing some backing for the recent upward move, but the overall conviction remains tempered by the prevailing macro uncertainties.
The market’s immediate future will likely be shaped by upcoming September events, including the next Federal Reserve meeting and potential legislative action on the CLARITY Act. These events could introduce fresh volatility and dictate the trajectory for Bitcoin and the broader digital asset landscape. The delicate balance between a renewed risk appetite among crypto participants and the Federal Reserve's unwavering commitment to inflation control leaves the market navigating a challenging path. Whether Bitcoin can convincingly reclaim and hold the $80,000 mark will largely depend on these intertwined macroeconomic and regulatory developments.
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