{"id":47092,"date":"2025-10-17T10:53:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T05:23:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinswitch.co\/switch\/?p=47092"},"modified":"2025-10-17T10:55:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T05:25:17","slug":"why-is-bitcoin-under-pressure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinswitch.co\/switch\/news\/why-is-bitcoin-under-pressure\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is Bitcoin under pressure today? October 17, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bitcoin slips below $110K as liquidation fears and macro headwinds weigh on sentiment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key takeaways<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The market is absorbing aftershocks from last week\u2019s brutal $19B liquidation event, which is still impacting investor confidence.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bitcoin dropped below $110K, triggering over <strong>$524 million<\/strong> in liquidations across crypto markets. As of 9:00 a.m., it is trading at $109,098, down 2.26% in the past 24 hours.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200bThe global crypto market cap is down to <strong>$3.69T<\/strong>. Meanwhile, the Fear and Greed Index, which measures the prevailing sentiment in the crypto market, is currently at 28, indicating \u201cFear.\u201d&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All the top cryptos by market cap are trading in the red, including BNB, SOL, TRX, and XRP.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Options data suggests traders are positioning for further downside, with hedging rising.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Although momentum wavered, accumulation by mid-sized wallets and institutional interest persists, hinting at latent support.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Broader regulatory pressure is mounting: the G20\u2019s FSB flagged \u201csignificant gaps\u201d in crypto rules, underlining global oversight risks.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr warned about risks stemming from the burgeoning stablecoin sector, adding to macro uncertainties.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Macro factors at play<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Investor sentiment is increasingly tethered to macro cues. The recent U.S.\u2013China trade rhetoric flare and hawkish central bank expectations amplify fears of a risk-off shift. Meanwhile, regulatory warnings from the FSB spotlighting fragmented crypto rules to U.S. officials raising alarms about stablecoin stability have intensified caution across markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If global trade tensions remain in check and central banks signal a more dovish stance, Bitcoin could find firmer footing. But any surprises, be it a hawkish Fed or regulatory clampdowns, could reignite volatility across both crypto and traditional assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Support and resistance levels<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bitcoin is currently defending the <strong>$110K\u2013$112K<\/strong> support zone. A breakdown below this may expose <strong>$107K<\/strong> and then <strong>$105K\u2013$106K<\/strong> as the next stops. On the upside, resistance is clustered around <strong>$116K\u2013$117.5K<\/strong>, with a breakout beyond <strong>$121K\u2013$123.8K<\/strong> opening the door toward <strong>$130K+<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to watch<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bitcoin ETF outflows vs Ethereum inflows<\/strong>: Bitcoin ETFs recorded $104 million in net outflows, while Ethereum funds saw $169 million in inflows, signaling a potential rotation toward Ethereum.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Massive BTC Wallet Movement<\/strong>: A dormant wallet transferred 2,000 BTC ($220M+) in recent hours, a move that could signify institutional repositioning or accumulation.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Bitcoin purchases by whales<\/strong>: Reports suggest $102.5 million in fresh Bitcoin buys, driven by stablecoin inflows and re-accumulation by large holders.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Declining institutional participation<\/strong>: Recent ETF outflows and weakening flows into Bitcoin investment products suggest fading institutional appetite amid market jitters.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regulatory overhang<\/strong>: The FSB (G20\u2019s financial watchdog) warned of \u201csignificant gaps\u201d in global crypto regulation, which could fuel regulatory risks and impede institutional confidence.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Uncertainty over leveraged ETF approvals<\/strong>: The SEC expressed uncertainty around approving new 3\u00d7\/5\u00d7 leveraged ETFs, creating ambiguity around the future of high-leverage crypto products.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Macro and policy events to watch<\/strong>: The upcoming Fed conference on payments, stablecoins, and tokenization may introduce surprises, while rising U.S.\u2013China tension and trade headlines remain wildcards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Market Outlook<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The market appears to be in a fragile consolidation phase. If Bitcoin can hold above $110K and reclaim $116K\u2013$117.5K, it may aim toward $125K+. But vulnerabilities are plentiful: regulatory uncertainty, macro pressures, and weak momentum could drag prices back to support regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Volatility remains the default. In the coming days, success will hinge on the balance of capital flows, on-chain conviction, macro cues, and regulatory clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top gainers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/coinswitch.co\/coins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/coinswitch.co\/switch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-17-at-10.48.23\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"Bitcoin\" class=\"wp-image-47095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinswitch.co\/switch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-17-at-10.48.23\u202fAM.png 700w, https:\/\/coinswitch.co\/switch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-17-at-10.48.23\u202fAM-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/coinswitch.co\/switch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-17-at-10.48.23\u202fAM-150x110.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Data source: CoinSwitch\u00a0<\/strong><br><strong>Date: 17 Oct. 2025, 10:30 a.m.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top losers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/coinswitch.co\/coins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/coinswitch.co\/switch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-17-at-10.48.31\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinswitch.co\/switch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-17-at-10.48.31\u202fAM.png 696w, https:\/\/coinswitch.co\/switch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-17-at-10.48.31\u202fAM-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/coinswitch.co\/switch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-17-at-10.48.31\u202fAM-150x111.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Data source: CoinSwitch\u00a0<\/strong><br><strong>Date: 17 Oct. 2025, 10:30 a.m.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bitcoin slips below $110K as liquidation fears and macro headwinds weigh on sentiment Key takeaways Macro factors at play Investor sentiment is increasingly tethered to macro cues. The recent U.S.\u2013China trade rhetoric flare and hawkish central bank expectations amplify fears of a risk-off shift. Meanwhile, regulatory warnings from the FSB spotlighting fragmented crypto rules to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":93,"featured_media":47093,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_ayudawp_aiss_exclude":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7701],"tags":[483,6467,6602,6536],"class_list":["post-47092","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-bitcoin","tag-crypto","tag-market-update","tag-news"],"acf":{"key_takeways":false,"youtube_vodeo_url":"","seo":{"title":"","keywords":"","description":"","canonical":""},"blog_banner_image":false,"blog_coin":false,"download_the_app":{"button_value":"","button_url":""},"twitter_card":{"twitter_title":"","twitter_description":"","twitter_link":""},"maturity_tag":"","post_author":false,"guest_author":false,"hide_toc":false,"select_disclaimer":"Disclaimer: Crypto products and NFTs are unregulated and can be highly risky. 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