Bitcoin is facing renewed selling pressure amid rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East, with short-term traders and whales (large investors) taking defensive positions. The state of macroeconomic uncertainty has led key players to favor bearish hedges and aggressive short-selling strategies, while data indicates a slowdown in immediate demand for Bitcoin and a loss of momentum in the altcoin season. Concerns about inflation and U.S. policy, along with large whale activity, are driving increased volatility in cryptocurrency markets.$BTC $ETH $FUN #BTC