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5/18/2026 11:39:00 PM

Bitcoin: Drops as Tom Lee Flags Short-Term Headwinds

Bitcoin: Drops as Tom Lee Flags Short-Term Headwinds

Bitcoin falls to $76996.87 with Tom Lee citing crypto headwinds and Saylor hitting 4% supply, shaping BTC price prediction amid crypto market crash.

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Bitcoin dropped today as Tom Lee outlined crypto’s biggest short-term headwinds, mirroring the May 2026 price drop drivers while MicroStrategy under Michael Saylor reached 4% of total supply.

Traders now watch whether this move extends the recent crypto market crash or sets up a relief rally. Historical context from the past year shows similar dips often preceded sharp rebounds once macro pressures eased.

Technical Confluence: BTC trades at $76996.87 inside the Bollinger Bands with price testing lower support at $76287.94 while EMA50 resistance at $78870.7 caps upside and the MACD death cross at -766.91 reinforces the bearish trend; RSI at 37.11 leaves room for further downside before any bounce materializes.


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