$BTC # 1. **Macroeconomic Concerns**
- **Stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data** (e.g., employment reports, inflation) have raised fears that the Federal Reserve may delay interest rate cuts, strengthening the U.S. dollar (DXY) and reducing risk appetite.
- **Higher Treasury bond yields** make safer assets like bonds more attractive compared to volatile cryptocurrencies.
### 2. **Bitcoin ETF Outflows and Miner Sales**
- Spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen **net outflows**, reducing buying pressure.
- Bitcoin miners are **selling reserves** ahead of the halving (expected in April 2024), adding supply pressure.