Bitcoin stalls near $76,500 as muted trading points to macro wait-and-see
Bitcoin is currently trading around $76,500, with low trading activity as investors await macroeconomic developments. Analysts suggest that the market is in a cautious state, reflecting a balance between buying and selling pressures. The upcoming U.S. inflation report is expected to significantly influence institutional demand for Bitcoin.
- ▪Bitcoin is trading in a tight range around $76,500, with muted activity as traders wait for a clear macroeconomic catalyst.
- ▪Prediction market traders see a 60% chance that Bitcoin will finish the week above $76,000.
- ▪Despite recent macro shocks, Bitcoin has shown limited reaction, indicating either resilience or exhaustion in the market.
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MarketsShareShare this articleCopy linkX iconX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailBitcoin stalls near $76,500 as muted trading points to macro wait-and-seeEnflux says “the bid is there” but no one is adding size, while Glassnode data shows easing selling pressure alongside weaker market activity.By Sam Reynolds|Edited by Omkar Godbole May 26, 2026, 4:06 a.m. 2 min readMake preferred on What to know: Bitcoin is trading in a tight range around $76,500, with muted activity as traders wait for a clear macroeconomic catalyst.Prediction markets see a solid chance that bitcoin holds above $74,000 and ends the week above $76,000, reflecting expectations for stability rather than a sharp move in either direction.Analysts say bitcoin’s limited reaction to recent macro shocks shows either resilience or…
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