Bitcoin hits 2026 lows amid spot ETF outflows and options expiry

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1Bitcoin continued its decline to new 2026 lows amid spot BTC ETF outflows and a bearish monthly options expiry.

Amid a continued flight from high-risk digital assets, Bitcoin has fallen to its lowest levels of 2026, according to media reports. The decline is attributed to notable outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs and a bearish monthly options expiry, which intensified selling pressure. Weakness in US equities also weighed on the cryptocurrency, reflecting Bitcoin's correlation with traditional markets.

This drop comes within a broader sell-off across cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin remaining highly correlated with equities amid interest rate concerns. Reports indicate that Strategy (MicroStrategy)'s Bitcoin holdings are now under pressure as the price falls below its acquisition cost.

Traders are eyeing any shift in ETF flows or US monetary policy signals, with no near-term technical or regulatory catalysts. Key support and resistance levels are seen around $34,500 and $35,000 in the coming sessions.

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What changed: Correction: an out-of-date price that the story presented as current was removed; it did not reflect the market when the story was published.

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What changed: Correction: Bitcoin closed at $79,113.21 on May 15, 2026, within a daily range of $78,659 to $81,664. Both versions previously gave different, incorrect figures.