Bitcoin Price Prediction after Economic Factors Drag Crypto Market Down

Bitcoin is falling fast alongside a wide market downturn.

Quick overview

  • Bitcoin (BTC) fell 5.4% over the last week, driven down by rising oil prices and worsening inflation.
  • The price of Bitcoin is currently at $76,502, indicating that the $80K price point is unsustainable.
  • U.S. Treasury yields have reached their highest levels in years, contributing to investor concerns about rising costs.
  • The overall market is bearish, with leading cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and XRP also experiencing declines.

Bitcoin (BTC) fell 5.4% over the last week, losing substantial ground over the weekend due to several pressing economic factors that pulled down the entire market.

Bitcoin fell sharply Monday as the market looked bearish.
Bitcoin fell sharply Monday as the market looked bearish.

Stock markets and cryptocurrency coins are both down Monday after oil prices rose, inflation worsened, and the conflict in Iran extended into another week. Bitcoin fell 1.91% over the last day, bringing the coin down to $76,502 (BTC/USD) and providing that an $80K price point is unsustainable for the coin right now.

BTC/USD

U.S. Treasury yields hit their highest point in several years, with the 30-year yield climbing to 5.12%. The cause of that jump is squarely on the shoulders of the latest inflation report, which demonstrated rising prices to the tune of 3.8%. It is difficult for Bitcoin to perform well when investors are so concerned about what they will be paying for groceries and gas.

Bitcoin Under Severe Selling Pressure

The price of Bitcoin is down along with the rest of the market. Stocks dipped around 0.4% on the Nasdaq Composite Monday, while the S&P 500 fell 0.04%. Leading tech stocks continue to suffer from a sweeping downtrend, and the crypto market is not doing any better.

The Ethereum (ETH) price fell 2.91% for the day so far, and XRP (XRP) lost 2.54%, and other leading crypto tokens suffered similar fates. That downtrend started Friday as markets slipped from earlier highs and traders started to digest new inflation information. Gas and oil prices are also rising across the world, and that is mostly due to the conflict still raging in Iran. The situation here could get worse since Israel and the United States are contemplating renewed attacks on Iran.

This all leaves Bitcoin in a troubled state. The coin made great progress over the last few months, moving from a low point of $62,700 to nearly $80,000. The movement has been slow and steady, but the overall BTC rate trend is definitely upward. Whenever the coin has a serious setback, selling pressure increases and many investors bail out.

Even serious, long term whale investors like Strategy (MSTR) are talking about selling off shares periodically from this point on. The coin is simply not as bullish as it was in fall of 2025, and investors are tired of waiting for it to break out. With several economic factors pressing down on the coin for now, we do not expect an upward surge anytime soon, but there may be some recovery over the next couple days as selling pressure eases.

 

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Timothy St. John
Financial Writer - European & US Desks
Timothy St John is a seasoned financial analyst and writer, catering to the dynamic landscapes of the US and European markets. Boasting over a decade of extensive freelance writing experience, he has made significant contributions to reputable platforms such as Yahoo!Finance, business.com: Expert Business Advice, Tips, and Resources - Business.com, and numerous others. Timothy's expertise lies in in-depth research and comprehensive coverage of stock and cryptocurrency movements, coupled with a keen understanding of the economic factors influencing currency dynamics. Timothy majored in English at East Tennessee State University, and you can find him on LinkedIn.

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