Bitcoin News Update: Bitcoin's Death Cross and Global Political Strains Raise Bearish Concerns, Yet Institutional Activity Inspires Optimism

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Bitget-RWA2025/11/14 08:16

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- Bitcoin's recent $105,000 drop triggered bearish signals like the "death cross," raising concerns about a prolonged downturn amid weak institutional/retail demand. - ETF data shows mixed investor sentiment, with $1.1T inflows in U.S. Bitcoin ETFs but $2.5B outflows from Grayscale's Mini Trust, highlighting market fragmentation. - U.S.-China Bitcoin dispute over 127,000 stolen coins and frozen liquidity exacerbates uncertainty, while DeFi integration and miner diversification offer structural support. - A

Bitcoin’s latest price movements have reignited worries about a possible short-term bear market, as experts and market watchers cite technical signals, global tensions, and changing investor sentiment. Matrixport’s recent report indicates that Bitcoin is now in a corrective stage, casting doubt on the strength of the anticipated 2025 bull run.

The price of

Bitcoin

dropped to $105,000 at the end of November after failing to surpass key resistance points, sparking concerns about a steeper decline. This drop happened alongside the appearance of a “death cross,” where the 50-day moving average falls below the 200-day average—a bearish indicator that has historically signaled extended downturns

according to analysis

. Although similar patterns in 2023 and 2024 turned out to be misleading, the current situation is made worse by decreasing interest from both institutional and retail investors.

Bitfinex analysts note that this correction is consistent with typical mid-cycle pullbacks,

usually reaching 22%

from record highs before rebounding. Still, they emphasize that renewed buying from large and small investors is essential to keep the broader bull trend alive. Meanwhile, ETF data shows mixed results. U.S. Bitcoin ETFs have attracted unprecedented inflows in 2025,

with assets exceeding $1.1 trillion

so far this year, but

Grayscale's Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF has faced outflows

totaling $2.5 billion in 2025. Emory University, one of the few American institutions increasing its Bitcoin ETF exposure,

raised its holdings to $51.8 million

, signaling cautious optimism.

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Rising geopolitical strains are adding to the uncertainty.

China's accusation

that the U.S. seized 127,000 Bitcoin—worth $13 billion—from a mining pool hack in 2020 has heightened diplomatic tensions over cryptocurrencies. The U.S. Justice Department maintains the seizure was legal, but the dispute has locked up 0.65% of all Bitcoin, reducing available supply and fueling market unease. At the same time,

the U.S.-China trade truce

, while positive for soybean exports, underscores broader uncertainties in international trade, indirectly impacting risk appetite.

Despite the negative outlook, some structural developments offer support.

Bitcoin's integration into DeFi ecosystems

, such as the recent rollout of

wrapped Bitcoin

(WBTC) on

Hedera

, points to expanding use cases beyond speculation. Additionally, institutional players like TeraWulf, a leading Bitcoin miner, are shifting toward high-performance computing to offset falling crypto revenues

according to analysis

Opinions among market participants remain split. Some interpret the current dip as a necessary period of consolidation, while others warn it could trigger a broader sell-off. The $100,000 support level will be a key indicator for Bitcoin’s short-term direction. For now, the combination of technical challenges, geopolitical headwinds, and shifting institutional strategies highlights Bitcoin’s volatility and the ongoing debate over its role as both an asset and a foundational technology

according to analysis

Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.

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