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Bitcoin (BTC/USD) continues to trade under heavy selling pressure as the cryptocurrency breaks below the lower boundary of its recent consolidation range around 82,500. This level is technical context reinforced by the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement of the recent upward swing between 74,858 and 87,385. The drop follows a sharp 2.6% daily decline on Wednesday, marking the largest single-day loss for the digital asset since mid-September.
The decline in Bitcoin comes amid a broader wave of global risk aversion across financial markets. Price action confirmed the strengthening bearish momentum after breaching the 20-day moving average and breaking key support levels that previously anchored higher price bases. The loss of these technical supports signals that sellers are currently in control of market direction.
Traders and market participants are watching closely to see if buyers can defend lower support zones to prevent extended capitulation. Continued downward momentum could push prices toward deeper correction levels, while recovering above 82,500 is essential for restoring short-term neutral to bullish technical momentum.
