Bearish for Bitcoin
Bitcoin Monthly Selloff Pressure
Stable
Steady attention in Bitcoin coverage, without a clear trend.
Updated 14 October 2026
The bearish argument: Bitcoin is facing significant selling pressure from retail traders and is tracking toward its worst monthly performance in seven months, according to multiple sources. The sell-off appears broad-based, with increased liquidations evident across the market.
How attention has changed
0% of Bitcoin coverage
Rolling 3-day share · as of 14 Oct 2026
This measures attention in published coverage, not the likelihood of a price move.
| Date | Share of coverage |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | 0.9% |
| 2026-09-16 | 0.8% |
| 2026-09-17 | 0.5% |
| 2026-09-18 | 0.2% |
| 2026-09-19 | 0% |
| 2026-09-20 | 0% |
| 2026-09-21 | 0% |
| 2026-09-22 | 0% |
| 2026-09-23 | 0% |
| 2026-09-24 | 0% |
| 2026-09-25 | 0.4% |
| 2026-09-26 | 0.3% |
| 2026-09-27 | 0.3% |
| 2026-09-28 | 0% |
| 2026-09-29 | 0% |
| 2026-09-30 | 1.1% |
| 2026-10-01 | 0.7% |
| 2026-10-02 | 0.5% |
| 2026-10-03 | 0% |
| 2026-10-04 | 0% |
| 2026-10-05 | 0% |
| 2026-10-06 | 0% |
| 2026-10-07 | 0% |
| 2026-10-08 | 0% |
| 2026-10-09 | 0% |
| 2026-10-10 | 0.4% |
| 2026-10-11 | 0.3% |
| 2026-10-12 | 0.4% |
| 2026-10-13 | 0% |
| 2026-10-14 | 0% |
Keep up with the bigger picture
Personalized briefs are coming. Join the waitlist to follow this story and the other narratives shaping Bitcoin coverage.
The argument and its evidence
Several outlets can carry the same argument; no single article is its origin. Read each one in its own context.
Recent coverage
-
U.Today · Published 9 Oct 2026
Fidelity Adds $438 Million of Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana to Its Holdings
In coverage record: 10 Oct 2026
“Bitcoin appears to be facing increased sell-off pressure from traders, especially retail traders”
Read article
Earlier coverage
-
Hindustan Times · Published 29 Sep 2026
Bitcoin price today: Why is BTC falling toward $83,000 as US Treasury yields rise?
In coverage record: 30 Sep 2026
“The latest move toward the lower band shows that short-term selling pressure has pushed BTC toward the lower part of its recent range.”
Read article -
Finbold · Published 29 Sep 2026
Analyst warns U.S. midterm elections could spark ‘Bitcoin dump’
In coverage record: 30 Sep 2026
“Following the 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022 elections, BTC fell 72%, 65%, 52%, and 27%, respectively. That does not prove elections caused the declines, but the pattern is worth watching ahead of November 3, 2026”
Read article -
Crypto News · Published 24 Sep 2026
Bitcoin’s $85K rally started with ETFs, but leverage is rising
In coverage record: 25 Sep 2026
“holders who bought Bitcoin between $90,000 and $110,000 last year may use a return to that range to sell near their purchase prices”
Read article -
Devdiscourse · Published 15 Sep 2026
Struggling Crypto Exchange CoinEx Announces Closure Amid Market Downturn
In coverage record: 16 Sep 2026
“Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, has remained near two-year lows, hovering around $60,000 — a stark contrast to its peak of nearly $130,000 reached in October 2025”
Read article -
TechBullion · Published 14 Sep 2026
Crypto News Today: BTC Loses Ground as Altcoin Flows Flip and Pepeto Tops $10.9M
In coverage record: 15 Sep 2026
“One whale opened a $50 million BTC short at 13x. BTC sits near $79,000 and keeps failing at $80,000.”
Read article -
The Economic Times · Published 12 Sep 2026
Bitcoin trades at $77,000 mark as profit-taking weighs on market; September FOMC meeting to act as next catalyst
In coverage record: 13 Sep 2026
“Bitcoin trades near $77,000 mark after pullback from $78,000 mark with profit-taking and leverage flushes weighing on the market. Roughly $750 million in leveraged crypto positions were liquidated over 24 hours, with both shorts and longs caught during the rapid reversal.”
Read article -
CoinGape · Published 10 Sep 2026
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Crash As US PPI Soars To 5.4%, Fed Rate Hike Odds Hit 74%
In coverage record: 11 Sep 2026
“The current sharp red candle indicates that sellers took control since the release of inflation data and is now increasing the potential for further declines if buyers are unable to support the price.”
Read article -
Decrypt · Published 5 Sep 2026
Ancient Bitcoin Wallet That Turned $120 Into $3 Million Wakes Up
In coverage record: 6 Sep 2026
“Recent data from Galaxy chart shows Bitcoin's oldest cohort, coins untouched for a decade or more, stirring at a pace rarely seen in 2026. An earlier wave saw six wallets move roughly $40 million in a single 10-day stretch in August.”
Read article -
Decrypt · Published 1 Sep 2026
What Is 'Red September'? Bitcoin's Curse, and Why Wall Street Has the Same One
In coverage record: 2 Sep 2026
“2026 is a midterm election year, and across the last 10 midterm cycles since 1986, the average U.S. stock market low has landed on September 2, with drawdowns averaging nearly 17% from the prior high before markets recover. Bitcoin trades more like a high-beta tech stock than a hedge these days, so that correlation cuts both ways.”
Read article -
U.Today · Published 24 Aug 2026
Bitcoin Faces Brutal Rejection at $80K, but Bulls Remain Defiant
In coverage record: 25 Aug 2026
“Bitcoin bulls made two distinct attempts to breach the $80,000 level earlier today...only to be met with aggressive selling right below the threshold.”
Read article -
Crypto News · Published 20 Aug 2026
Bitcoin whale moves $86M after 11 years of dormancy
In coverage record: 21 Aug 2026
“Bitcoin traded between approximately $310 and $427 during November and December 2014, when the main group of wallets first received or became associated with the coins. Bitcoin.com estimated that the holdings had appreciated by at least 16,645%.”
Read article -
Bitcoin Magazine · Published 17 Aug 2026
Investors Cash Out Fast Of Bitcoin ETFs But Price Remains Stable
In coverage record: 18 Aug 2026
“A July report from NYDIG said that the asset's year-to-date performance makes it the worst-performing asset, losing out against U.S. treasuries, silver, and currencies like the Swiss Franc. It added that if Bitcoin's price action were to match other drawdowns — like the bear market of 2022 — a 'potential cycle low near $38k-$39k' was possible.”
Read article -
U.Today · Published 14 Aug 2026
Schiff: Saylor Will Have to Sell 'A Lot More' Bitcoin (BTC)
In coverage record: 15 Aug 2026
“He claims that Saylor is going to have to sell a lot more Bitcoin and discounted common stock to raise the price of STRC to $100. That's bad news for Bitcoin and MSTR.”
Read article -
ZeroHedge · Published 12 Aug 2026
'All Greed-No Fear' With Bonds & Stocks Bid On Cooling CPI, But Biggest-Tech & Bitcoin Keep Sliding
In coverage record: 13 Aug 2026
“The dollar whipsawed wildly intraday... as did bitcoin”
Read article -
NewsBreak · Published 11 Aug 2026
Trump’s media and crypto firm just posted a $238 million quarterly loss-here’s where those losses came from
In coverage record: 12 Aug 2026
“Bitcoin has fallen sharply from its $126,000 peak. Over the past year, its price has dropped more than 46%, recently trading near $63,500.”
Read article -
CryptoSlate · Published 10 Aug 2026
Kraken holds the instant liquidation switch on a crypto firm’s 479 Bitcoin if price drops to $45,094
In coverage record: 11 Aug 2026
“CryptoSlate data showed Bitcoin at $65,035, as of press time. Under the same illustrative inputs, Bitcoin would have needed to fall about 24.9% from that observation to reach $48,851.77.”
Read article -
CoinGape · Published 3 Aug 2026
Top Major Crypto Events to Watch This Week
In coverage record: 4 Aug 2026
“Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP are pressured as buyers evaluate lower prices. The crypto market fell 1.14% to $2.15 trillion during the previous 24 hours.”
Read article -
Bitcoin Magazine · Published 28 Jul 2026
Bitcoin Dips As Clarity Act Hopes Fade
In coverage record: 29 Jul 2026
“Bitcoin's price slid further on Tuesday as investors weighed up the chances of lawmakers voting on the long-awaited crypto Clarity Act. Market observers now give the Clarity Act a 35% chance of getting signed into law this year on crypto betting platform Polymarket.”
Read article -
TechBullion · Published 26 Jul 2026
Crypto Market News: Smart Money Shifts to Pepeto as Cardano and Chainlink Lose Momentum
In coverage record: 27 Jul 2026
“Bitfinex flagged $68,000 as the level where five months of buying pressure either converts into selling or holds as support.”
Read article -
Bitcoin Magazine · Published 22 Jul 2026
Bitcoin ETFs Take In Nearly $1B In New Money
In coverage record: 23 Jul 2026
“Another report by NYDIG last week claimed that the asset's current slump is down to supply mechanics rather than risk sentiment. It added that if Bitcoin's price action were to match other drawdowns — like the bear market of 2022 — a 'potential cycle low near $38k-$39k' was possible.”
Read article -
Benzinga · Published 22 Jul 2026
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Hold Ground as CLARITY Act Seen Unlocking the 'Next Wave of Adoption'
In coverage record: 23 Jul 2026
“Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez highlighted $70,920 as Bitcoin's key resistance level, based on the MVRV Pricing Bands. He said this level could trigger selling pressure as it aligns with the aggregate investor cost basis.”
Read article -
Barchart · Published 14 Jul 2026
Eric Trump-Linked American Bitcoin Slides After Reverse Stock Split. A Comeback Hinges on a Crypto Rebound.
In coverage record: 15 Jul 2026
“Bitcoin treasury firms have come under increasing pressure in recent months as Bitcoin's price has tanked to roughly half of its peak above $126,000 seen in October 2025. Shares of the BTC mining and treasury company have slumped almost 79% on a year-to-date (YTD) basis.”
Read article -
Benzinga · Published 8 Jul 2026
Bitcoin Isn't the 'Fastest Horse' Anymore, Top Analyst Says: 'There's Nothing Coming to Save BTC'
In coverage record: 9 Jul 2026
“Bitcoin has been pressured by a major capital rotation into artificial intelligence and semiconductor stocks, particularly memory-chip names that became the 'fastest horse in the race.'”
Read article -
Crypto Breaking News · Published 6 Jul 2026
Bitcoin rebounds after Strategy BTC sale as funding rates climb to 9%
In coverage record: 7 Jul 2026
“Strategy is facing approximately $8 billion in unrealized losses from prior Bitcoin purchases. In practice, unrealized drawdowns can still influence market psychology—particularly when investors connect Bitcoin exposure decisions to broader equity and preferred-structure stability.”
Read article -
U.Today · Published 2 Jul 2026
Legendary Trader Bollinger: Will This 'W' Save Bitcoin?
In coverage record: 3 Jul 2026
“Bitcoin (BTC) has spent the past several weeks trapped in a brutal downtrend. The cryptocurrency has consistently invalidated various bullish patterns due to the sheer strength of the current downtrend.”
Read article -
Times Now · Published 1 Jul 2026
Inside Trump’s Crypto Portfolio: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Chainlink, Tron and a Memecoin Windfall
In coverage record: 2 Jul 2026
“Key cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, has fallen to a fresh 21-month low as the concerns about the largest corporate buyer of the token weakened sentiment as well as the prospect of higher interest rates.”
Read article -
Crypto News · Published 1 Jul 2026
Winklevoss twins move $67M in Bitcoin as Arkham flags selloff signal
In coverage record: 2 Jul 2026
“Bitcoin and Ethereum continue trading under pressure following quarter-end selling and persistent weakness in investor sentiment. June recorded roughly $4.5 billion in net outflows from U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, adding to the pressure on market sentiment.”
Read article -
CNBC TV18 · Published 30 Jun 2026
Dow Jones reported its best first half of a year since 2021; Here's how other asset classes fared
In coverage record: 1 Jul 2026
“Bitcoin was a bigger casualty in the first half of the year, underperforming every asset class. The world's largest crypto token is now down 33% for the year so far, having corrected from record high levels, which were higher than $1,20,000.”
Read article -
Financial Post · Published 29 Jun 2026
Bitcoin ETFs set for worst month, US$4 billion in outflows
In coverage record: 30 Jun 2026
“The outflows come as bitcoin itself is on track for its worst monthly performance since June 2022, when a chain of crypto businesses went bankrupt, culminating in the downfall of Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX. The token is down more than 18 per cent this month, hovering around US$60,000 since falling through that level last week.”
Read article -
CoinGape · Published 24 Jun 2026
Bitcoin Price Prediction as CLARITY Act Faces Make-or-Break July 4 Deadline
In coverage record: 25 Jun 2026
“The price of Bitcoin has dropped below the psychological support level of $60,000, and bears are now targeting the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level of $57,000. The RSI reading of 32 shows that the momentum is favoring bears, making the drop to $57,000 more likely to happen.”
Read article -
CryptoSlate · Published 13 Jun 2026
Bitcoin faces one of its biggest mining difficulty drops as miner margins collapse
In coverage record: 14 Jun 2026
“The primary catalyst for this systemic retrenchment is the relentless downward pressure on the asset's underlying spot price.”
Read article -
TechBullion · Published 12 Jun 2026
Bitcoin Price Prediction Eyes $60K Support as Pepeto Passes $10M Raised
In coverage record: 13 Jun 2026
“Technical signals remain mixed because the 14 day RSI sits near 35, which is close to oversold territory, but the 200 day moving average around $62,000 is still acting as a ceiling that buyers have not managed to break through cleanly.”
Read article -
Decrypt · Published 10 Jun 2026
‘Intense Capitulation’ Hits Crypto as 8M BTC, Bulk of ETH Supply Sit at Loss
In coverage record: 11 Jun 2026
“Nearly half of Bitcoin’s circulating supply was in profit at the cycle peak. That has dropped sharply, with over 8 million BTC sitting underwater, 'highlighting the scale of the recent market reset,' Glassnode posted Tuesday.”
Read article -
Benzinga · Published 10 Jun 2026
Why Michael Saylor Selling Bitcoin Into A 'Bleeding Market' Is A Big Deal
In coverage record: 11 Jun 2026
“Bitcoin’s bid had already thinned for weeks, retail was selling crypto to chase equities, and US institutions had quietly turned bearish.”
Read article -
CoinGape · Published 9 Jun 2026
Michael Saylor Fires Back At MSTR Dilution Claims After Bitcoin Buy
In coverage record: 10 Jun 2026
“The average purchase price was $65,332 per BTC owing to a massive sell-off in the market last week.”
Read article -
Benzinga · Published 6 Jun 2026
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Says Crypto Is Bigger Than Just Bitcoin As BTC Plunges 26% In A Month: 'Will
In coverage record: 7 Jun 2026
“Bitcoin was trading at around $60,066, down roughly 18% over the last week and nearly 26% over the past month.”
Read article -
U.Today · Published 5 Jun 2026
Bitcoin Plunges Below $60K for the First Time Since 2024
In coverage record: 6 Jun 2026
“The battered bulls have endured a massive wave of liquidations across the cryptocurrency market. This is also the first time that Bitcoin has plunged below its 200-week moving average since 2022, which underscores how severe and dramatic this sell-off is.”
Read article -
CoinDesk · Published 5 Jun 2026
BTC falls below $60,000 to weakest price since October 2024
In coverage record: 6 Jun 2026
“Several headwinds have converged over bitcoin recently — the most important being its largest single buyer, Michael Saylor's Strategy, having turned seller.”
Read article -
Benzinga · Published 5 Jun 2026
Nasdaq 100 Plunges Over 3% On Rate Hike Jitters, Bitcoin's Bloodbath Worsens: Stock Market Today
In coverage record: 6 Jun 2026
“Bitcoin has now fallen 17% this week, putting it on track for its worst weekly performance since November 2022, when the collapse of FTX triggered a broad selloff across digital assets.”
Read article -
TechStartups.com · Published 5 Jun 2026
Bitcoin crashes to $59,000 as worst week since 2022 sparks fears of deeper crypto selloff
In coverage record: 6 Jun 2026
“Technical indicators suggest sellers remain firmly in control. On the daily chart, Bitcoin has broken below both its ascending recovery channel and the 100-day moving average near $74,000.”
Read article -
Barchart · Published 4 Jun 2026
Bitcoin is doomed to fall to $20,000?
In coverage record: 5 Jun 2026
“Secondly, what was initially supposed to be a miracle, institutional money, has turned into a drawback. While it brought capital into the industry, in tougher conditions it can also amplify downside pressure, as selling comes from both retail investors and institutional players.”
Read article -
Barchart · Published 4 Jun 2026
Bitcoin is doomed to fall to $20,000?
In coverage record: 5 Jun 2026
“Secondly, what was initially supposed to be a miracle, institutional money, has turned into a drawback. While it brought capital into the industry, in tougher conditions it can also amplify downside pressure, as selling comes from both retail investors and institutional players.”
Read article -
CoinDesk · Published 3 Jun 2026
Bitcoin isn't crashing because of Saylor, it's losing the momentum trade
In coverage record: 4 Jun 2026
“"People know that for bitcoin seasonally, summer is the weakest time," Ferraioli said.”
Read article -
International Business Times · Published 3 Jun 2026
Strategy Sold $2.5M in Bitcoin and the Market Acted Like Saylor Burned the Whole Treasury
In coverage record: 4 Jun 2026
“The market did not care about the math and Bitcoin slid to a near two-month low around $71,000, MSTR fell about 5%, and by June 3 BTC was trading near $67,000.”
Read article -
CryptoSlate · Published 2 Jun 2026
Bitcoin starts its first gapless CME week as the market searches for a new signal
In coverage record: 3 Jun 2026
“The sharper framing for this week is that Bitcoin is underperforming a record-high equity session, and the narrowness of that equity rally makes the underperformance harder to dismiss.”
Read article -
TechBullion · Published 29 May 2026
Bitcoin Price News: $7.5B Options Expire as Pepeto Presale Crosses $10M
In coverage record: 30 May 2026
“BITCOIN trades near $73,800 on May 29 after falling from $77,347 earlier in the month. The $7.5 billion options expiry creates immediate pressure, and the max pain level above spot means most contracts expire worthless.”
Read article -
Barchart · Published 28 May 2026
Stocks Pressured as Oil Prices Climb on US-Iran Clashes
In coverage record: 29 May 2026
“Cryptocurrency-related stocks are falling today, with Bitcoin (^BTCUSD) down more than -3% to a 6-week low.”
Read article -
CoinGape · Published 23 May 2026
Is Bitcoin Dead Again? 4 Reasons BTC Price Crashed to Below $75K
In coverage record: 24 May 2026
“Massive Liquidations Wipe Out Over $500M in Leveraged Crypto Positions... the liquidation cycle intensified downward pressure, as leveraged traders faced challenges to holding onto their trades.”
Read article -
Barchart · Published 22 May 2026
Stocks Settle Higher on Iran Peace Hopes and Tech Strength
In coverage record: 23 May 2026
“Coinbase Global (COIN) closed down more than -4% to lead losers in the S&P 500 as the price of Bitcoin (^BTCUSD) fell more than -2% to a 3-week low.”
Read article -
Times Now · Published 22 May 2026
Why Bitcoin Investors Are Panicking At A Price That Should Be Bullish
In coverage record: 23 May 2026
“Bitcoin’s prolonged spell of ETF withdrawals is revealing a deeper weakness in the cryptocurrency market: the very price levels expected to attract buyers are instead triggering intensified selling pressure.”
Read article -
TechBullion · Published 19 May 2026
Top 3 Cryptos To Buy Now After $657 Million Liquidation Wipes Weak Hands From the Market
In coverage record: 20 May 2026
“A $657 million liquidation wave hit crypto on May 18 after Trump warned of military action against Iran, and Bitcoin dropped from $81,000 to $77,000 in one session.”
Read article -
U.Today · Published 15 May 2026
Bitcoin (BTC) Says Goodbye to $80,000, Dogecoin (DOGE) Spikes 50% Hinting at New Rally, Toncoin (TON) Risks Losing $2: Crypto Market Review
In coverage record: 15 May 2026
“Bitcoin is struggling below its 200-day moving average, which is close to $81,900. One of the chart's most obvious barriers is still that line. Bitcoin briefly moved in that direction but was unable to create a clear breakout, indicating that sellers are still active in the vicinity of higher levels.”
Read article -
U.Today · Published 15 May 2026
Strive's Bitcoin Buy Rivals Strategy
In coverage record: 16 May 2026
“Strategy expects to fund the repurchase using available cash reserves, proceeds from its at-the-market (ATM) equity offering program, and even proceeds from the direct sale of Bitcoin.”
Read article -
U.Today · Published 15 May 2026
Dogecoin Faces Ultimate 'Bitcoin Problem': Why Both BTC and DOGE Blocked at Same 200
In coverage record: 16 May 2026
“Bitcoin is unsuccessfully attempting to break through its 200-day MA around $82,000, while Dogecoin is mirroring the struggle beneath a similar barrier.”
Read article -
Crypto News · Published 15 May 2026
Flare Network rallies 14% on FAssets upgrade
In coverage record: 15 May 2026
“Bitcoin remained below its 200-day simple moving average near $82,228 throughout the session... but macro pressure from hotter-than-expected inflation data and the $2.6 billion options expiry reversed those gains by Friday.”
Read article -
Benzinga · Published 27 Mar 2026
Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Futures Drop As Trump Pushes Iran Deal Deadline-Unity Software, Oracle, SoFi Technologies In Focus (UPDATED)
In coverage record: 27 Mar 2026
“Meanwhile, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) was trading 2.27% lower at $68,231.67 per coin, as per the last 24 hours.”
Read article -
NDTV Profit · Published 27 Mar 2026
US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Slip As Trump's Extended Deadline For Iran Offers Limited Relief
In coverage record: 27 Mar 2026
“Bitcoin, the largest traded cryptocurrency was down 3.5% at $66,567.77.”
Read article -
Benzinga · Published 19 Mar 2026
Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow Jones Futures Slip As Jobless Claims Fall To 205,000- Micron, FedEx, Constellation Energy In Focus (UPDATED)
In coverage record: 19 Mar 2026
“Meanwhile, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) was trading 5.37% lower at $70,065.66 per coin, as per the last 24 hours.”
Read article -
U.Today · Published 7 Mar 2026
Bitcoin Clings to $70,000: Can Crypto Shake off Employment Upset Before Monday?
In coverage record: 7 Mar 2026
“Friday's U.S. employment report triggered a wave of selling across the cryptocurrency market and Bitcoin, putting downward pressure on its price, which fell below the important psychological level of $70,000.”
Read article -
NDTV Profit · Published 6 Mar 2026
US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Plunge Over 1% As Trump Rules Out Iran Deal, Dow Slumps 900 Points
In coverage record: 6 Mar 2026
“Bitcoin, the largest traded cryptocurrency, fell 3% to $69,028.95.”
Read article