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The True Cause of Bitcoin’s Decline Lies Within — A Correction Driven by Structural Weakness
Bitcoin has fallen by around 5% in the past 24 hours. This is not just a short-term pullback, but a reflection of underlying structural fragility. The decline is less about price itself and more about weak liquidity combined with worsening macro conditions. Trading volume has been declining for months, leaving the market thin. In such an environment, even moderate institutional selling can move prices sharply. Recent price action shows high sensitivity to news and short-term flows, creating one-sided and amplified moves. This is a liquidity-driven market where downside risk escalates quickly. On-chain data supports this view. Active addresses remain at low levels, signaling a slowdown in network activity and capital circulation. When both price and activity decline together, it indicates weak organic demand and a fragile foundation for recovery. XWIN Research notes that while some on-chain metrics have recently improved, they are not strong enough to confirm a trend reversal. Structural weakness still dominates, and without broader participation and liquidity, any rebound is likely to be temporary. At the macro level, rising oil prices driven by the Iran conflict have pushed inflation expectations higher and lifted U.S. yields. Markets have rapidly shifted from rate-cut expectations to rate-hike concerns, tightening financial conditions. Unlike typical risk events, bonds are also being sold due to inflation fears, creating a cross-asset sell-off across equities, bonds, gold, and crypto. In the near term, Bitcoin may continue to drift lower unless liquidity and activity recover. The key factor to watch is the Iran situation, as it will shape inflation, interest rates, and overall market direction.