Bitcoin started June in the low-$70,000 range after a weak May, as U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs posted a record 10-session outflow streak totaling $2.97 billion through May 29.
Bitcoin began June trading in the low-$70,000 range after a weak May, with market reports putting BTC around $71,400 to $73,400 as the new month opened.
The move came after U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs logged a record 10-session outflow streak totaling $2.97 billion through May 29, according to market coverage citing Farside Investors data. CoinDesk reported that the streak included a single-day outflow of $733 million on May 27, the largest in the run.
Why the market is under pressure
The recent slide looks more like a market-structure story than a single-day price shock. Bitcoin Magazine reported BTC around $72,600 on May 28 as outflows accelerated and risk-off sentiment spread across markets.
CoinDesk later reported bitcoin near $71.4K on June 1, alongside the ongoing ETF redemptions and a broader rally in AI-related equities that contrasted with weakness in crypto.
The combination of persistent ETF outflows and a soft monthly close left bitcoin with its third red monthly candle of 2026, reinforcing the sense that the market entered June on the back foot.
What to watch next
The key question now is whether the outflow streak slows or extends as June trading develops. Fresh ETF flow data and bitcoin’s ability to hold the low-$70,000 area will likely shape the next move.
For now, the setup points to continued attention on spot ETF demand rather than a standalone technical breakout.
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