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Sign InBitcoin price dropped below the key $80,000 psychological level on Thursday as market volatility intensified across digital asset platforms. The decline followed hotter-than-expected U.S. producer inflation data, which weakened market expectations for near-term Federal Reserve rate cuts. Adding to the bearish sentiment, Bitcoin ETFs experienced significant pressure, recording net outflows of $635.2 million on Wednesday, according to reports.
The downward move is framed by broader geopolitical uncertainty surrounding the upcoming Trump-Xi summit in Beijing. In a wider context, while crypto markets faced selling pressure, global inflation data showed mixed signals with China's CPI at 1.2% YoY (per market data on May 11, 2026). Analysts from JPMorgan have previously noted that a breach of the $80,000 support could signal a period of consolidation following the recent rally to all-time highs.
Traders should closely monitor current price action, with the IBIT ETF reflecting the broader market slump as of close May 14, 2026. Looking ahead, key catalysts include a series of speeches from Federal Reserve officials Cook, Waller, and Bowman scheduled for today. Additionally, the Michigan Consumer Sentiment and 1-year inflation expectations data will be critical in determining if the current inflationary narrative continues to weigh on risk assets.