Bitcoin began June on a shaky note as institutional interest in Bitcoin ETFs experienced their first quarterly contraction since the launch of spot products in the U.S. According to CoinShares, institutional Bitcoin holdings shrank from $27.4 billion in Q4 2024 to $21.2 billion in Q1 2025, a 23% decline.
While the report attributes much of this to an 11% drop in BTC’s price, it also reflects active selling pressure by professional money managers.
Bitcoin exposure in Q1 2025. Source: CoinSharesNotably, financial advisors were one of the few groups that slightly increased their exposure, signaling some resilience within certain investor classes. However, the larger institutional trend suggests a pivot away from short-term speculation and toward long-term treasury-style holdings, particularly among corporates.
Adding to the downside pressure, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) recorded a staggering $430 million in outflows on May 30, the largest single-day exit since inception. This ended a 31-day streak of inflows, stoking fears of continued selling.
Musk vs Trump Fallout Sparks Panic Selling
Sentiment soured further as a very public feud between U.S. President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk roiled risk assets. The disagreement, which centered around a disputed Congressional spending bill, escalated after Musk called for Trump’s resignation and threatened to push for impeachment. Trump, in turn, defended the bill as a historic tax-cutting measure.
This clash rattled investor confidence, especially given prior rumors about Musk potentially joining Trump’s 2025 tech policy team. The political drama triggered a broad wave of risk-off sentiment that bled into crypto markets.
Over $831 million in crypto liquidations followed, with long positions accounting for $765 million of that total.
Bitcoin’s fear and greed index dropped sharply from 62 to 57, reflecting the market’s swing toward caution. BTC fell below the key $102,000 mark and now hovers near $101,500, posting a 3.16% loss in the past 24 hours. ETH and altcoins followed suit, compounding losses across the board.
Can Bitcoin Recover Amid Macro Headwinds?
Despite the panic, some analysts believe this dip may open up long-term buying opportunities, especially if Bitcoin follows gold’s historical pattern of rallying during recessions.
With Musk warning that Trump’s tariffs could spark a U.S. recession in H2 2025, safe-haven assets may come back into favor.
Bitcoin Symmetrical Triangle Pattern’s Breakout – Chart Source: TradingviewKey Technical Levels:
Resistance: $102,178 → $103,127 → $104,561 Support: $100,766 → $99,807 → $98,772Trade Setup for New Traders:
Bullish Case: Close above $102,178 may lead to $103,127 test. Bearish Case: Breakdown below $100,766 opens path to $98,772.Until volatility cools, caution is warranted. However, growing corporate use of BTC as a treasury asset may provide a long-term support base even amid institutional ETF outflows.
BTC Bull Token Presale Nears $7.78M Cap as 61% APY Staking Draws Yield Hunters
With Bitcoin trading near $102K, investor focus is shifting toward altcoins, especially BTC Bull Token ($BTCBULL). The project has now raised $6,858,262 out of its $7,911,528 cap, leaving less than $1 million before the next token price hike. The current price of $0.00255 is expected to rise once the cap is met.
BTC Bull Token links its value directly to Bitcoin through two core mechanisms:
BTC Airdrops reward holders, with presale participants receiving priority. Supply Burns occur automatically every time BTC increases by $50,000, reducing $BTCBULL’s circulating supply.The token also features a 61% APY staking pool holding over 1.73 billion tokens, offering:
No lockups or fees Full liquidity Stable passive yields, even in volatile marketsThis staking model appeals to both DeFi veterans and newcomers seeking hands-off income.
With just hours left and the hard cap nearly reached, momentum is building fast. BTCBULL’s blend of Bitcoin-linked value, scarcity mechanics, and flexible staking is fueling strong demand. Early buyers have a limited time to enter before the next pricing tier activates.
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