Bitcoin Under Pressure: Why $60K Is the Next Key Test

A persistent risk-off sentiment is dictating terms across markets as digital assets and tech heavyweights face broad selling pressure. Bitcoin has slipped toward the $61,000 level [1][2], burdened by persistent ETF outflows, regulatory tax proposals in the US, and a growing skepticism over its role as an inflation hedge during high-rate cycles [3][4]. Simultaneously, tech sentiment remains fragile after Apple's highly anticipated AI rollouts failed to spark immediate upgrade optimism, compounded by regulatory hurdles in the European Union that have delayed its Siri AI rollout [5][6][7]. Macroeconomic indicators reflect a similarly cautious tone. The US NFIB Small Business…