Bitcoin slipped beneath major support levels as broader market risks intensified, with higher energy prices and geopolitical tensions weighing on risk assets. Oil’s renewed push toward $100, driven by developments linked to Iran, has dented risk appetite, while softness in gold is also on investors’ radar. The same macro pressure is showing up in crypto: Bitcoin ended the week below an important trendline, marking a notable technical break. Traders are increasingly focusing on the possibility of a move below $50,000. Technical picture: supports give way Chart watchers say Bitcoin’s recent structure resembles the "bear flag" pattern seen in January, a setup that keeps downside risk in play. The weekly close below the 200-week trend line is also being highlighted as a negative signal for the longer-term view. Analysts broadly expect any rebound attempts to face limits. On-chain signals: long-term holders selling On-chain data indicates long-term Bitcoin holders sold at a loss through May, reflecting a more defensive market stance and waning confidence. Leverage unwind: a $2.42 million ETH long wiped out Volatility is also shaping retail behavior. HyperInsight data points to a trader using the alias "Buddy" who ramped up a leveraged long in Ethereum amid FOMO. The position grew to about $2.42 million with a liquidation price near $2,142. A subsequent pullback triggered a full liquidation, with the account value falling to as low as $27,000. Risk management back in focus Market observers say the mix of macro uncertainty and emotion-driven positioning has pushed risks higher. They stress the need for disciplined risk controls and a strategic approach, particularly when using leverage. "Macro Pressure Mounts: Bitcoin Loses Key Levels!" first appeared on Bitcoin News, Altcoin and Crypto News.

Strategy (@Strategy) disclosed in an 8-K filing that it has launched two concurrent at-the-market (ATM) equity programs: a $21 billion $MSTR ATM and a $21 billion $STRC ATM. Together, the programs provide up to $42 billion of incremental capital-raising capacity. At current prices, the combined ATM capacity could theoretically finance the purchase of about 560,000 additional $BTC.