Cryptocurrency8 May 2026SEO 801 min read

Analysis: Bitcoin retreats below $80,000, liquidating $300 million in futures bets

BTC fell under $80,000 after U.S. strikes in Iran sent oil briefly above $100, triggering liquidations and a shift toward bearish positioning. Bitcoin dropped…

BTC fell under $80,000 after U.S. strikes in Iran sent oil briefly above $100, triggering liquidations and a shift toward bearish positioning. Bitcoin dropped below $80,000 after fresh U.S. airstrikes in Iran sparked a surge in oil prices and a broader risk-off move across crypto markets. Crypto traders unwound leverage aggressively, with futures open interest falling 1.5%, nearly $300 million in liquidations, and options flow shifting toward protective BTC puts. Despite weakness in majors and…

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