Market Panic & Liquidation: A sharp sell-off triggered mass liquidations in leveraged positions, amplifying BTC’s downward spiral.

2. Macroeconomic Fears: Rising U.S. Treasury yields or stronger-than-expected economic data renewed inflation concerns, pressuring risk assets.

3. ETF Outflows: Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw sudden withdrawals, signaling weakened institutional demand in the short term.

4. Geopolitical Tensions: Escalating global conflicts or regulatory crackdowns in key markets may have spooked investors.

5. Technical Breakdown: BTC broke critical support levels (e.g., $60K), triggering automated sell orders and deeper losses.

6. Mt. Gox FUD:Anxiety over Mt. Gox’s impending BTC repayments (worth billions) added selling pressure.

7. Whale Movements:Large holders ("whales") dumping BTC on exchanges fueled bearish sentiment across crypto markets.

Analysts advise caution but note Bitcoin’s history of recovering from steep corrections. Stay updated on Binance Square for real-time insights.