Key takeaways

  • Bitcoin tests $73,000 after hotter US inflation
  • Spot Bitcoin ETFs record four consecutive outflow sessions
  • Losing recent support could expose the $70,000 level

BTC traded around $73,974 on Wednesday, following a volatile session that briefly pushed prices toward $72,700. The latest decline extends November's Bitcoin market correction, which has left traders increasingly focused on whether the $73,000 region can withstand further selling.

Bitcoin Price Prediction: Can $73,000 Support Hold?

Bitcoin's short-term price structure remains fragile after sellers pushed BTC below several previously important support levels.

The $72,700-$73,200 region is now a key area to monitor, combining recent trading lows with the approximate location of Bitcoin's 200-day moving average.

A sustained recovery above $74,500 could improve near-term momentum, although buyers would still need to reclaim $75,000–$76,000 before establishing a stronger reversal.

Breaking that resistance could bring $78,000 into focus, followed by the psychologically important $80,000 level.

However, the downside scenario remains significant.

If Bitcoin falls decisively below $72,700, sellers could target $72,000 before testing $70,000. From approximately $74,000, that would represent another decline of 5.4%.

The bearish scenario would become more concerning if renewed long liquidations accelerate the downward move.

Bitcoin ETFs Lose $1.14 Billion in Four Trading Sessions

Institutional demand continues to present another obstacle to Bitcoin's recovery.

According to Farside Investors, US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $95 million in net outflows on November 10, extending their withdrawal streak to four consecutive trading sessions.

BlackRock's IBIT lost $78.2 million, while Fidelity's FBTC recorded $36.8 million in withdrawals.

The latest figures followed outflows of $430.2 million on November 5, $411.9 million on November 6 and $201 million on November 9.

Combined withdrawals reached approximately $1.14 billion across those four sessions, continuing the institutional selling pressure that has complicated Bitcoin's attempts to stabilize.

However, daily net outflows slowed considerably from the previous sessions, leaving open the possibility that selling pressure could moderate.

Hot Inflation Raises Questions About the Fed's Next Move

Bitcoin's weakness also follows the latest US inflation report.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that consumer prices increased 0.4% in October, while core inflation rose 0.3%.

The figures strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates in December.

Higher interest rates typically make lower-risk dollar-denominated assets more attractive while increasing financing costs, potentially pressuring cryptocurrencies and technology stocks.

The inflation surprise has therefore complicated Bitcoin's broader recovery outlook, particularly as Treasury yields and the dollar remain elevated.

Although BTC has previously recovered from substantial corrections, the latest market conditions suggest investors are not yet prepared to price in a sustained return toward previous highs.

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Elara Voss

Journalist covering cryptocurrency markets, blockchain innovation, and global digital asset regulation. With a background in financial research and technology reporting, she focuses on market movements, emerging protocols, institutional adoption, and the changing role of crypto in the global economy.

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