Bitcoin price prediction: BTC faces critical resistance at $78,000 as ETF outflows mount

• Bitcoin ETFs posted $1.25 billion in weekly net outflows.
• BTC must clear $78,152 to sustain bullish momentum.
• Strategy paused Bitcoin purchases despite holding 843,738 BTC.

Bitcoin (BTC) continued to trade near the $77,000 level on Monday amid growing institutional outflows against improving macro sentiment and rising demand from spot buyers.

The world’s largest cryptocurrency was up 0.5% over the past 24 hours, trading at $77,182 at press time, slightly outperforming the broader crypto market.

The slight rebound pushed BTC’s price closer to a major resistance zone near $78,000, a level that traders are watching closely after weeks of volatile price action and heavy selling pressure from spot exchange-traded funds.

The market is reacting to easing geopolitical tensions after US President Donald Trump said a potential agreement with Iran was “largely negotiated,” reducing fears of a wider Middle East conflict.

Bitcoin ETF outflows continue to pressure sentiment

Institutional demand for Bitcoin ETFs weakened sharply over the past week, with spot Bitcoin ETFs recording roughly $1.256 billion in net outflows between May 18 and May 22, Read Entire Article