$BTC Bitcoin slipped below the key $77,000 level on May 17, trading around $76,823 on Binance after a 1.77% decline over the previous 24 hours. The move suggests short-term selling pressure following Bitcoin’s recent attempt to stabilize above the $78K–$80K range.

What traders are watching now

Immediate support: around $76,000–$76,500

Next major support: near $75,000, a psychologically important level

Resistance zone: $78,500–$80,000

Possible drivers behind the drop

Profit-taking after earlier rallies

Reduced risk appetite across crypto markets

Liquidations in leveraged long positions

Broader macro uncertainty and interest-rate expectations

Market context

Despite the short-term decline, institutional interest in Bitcoin remains elevated in 2026, with continued ETF inflows and corporate treasury accumulation supporting longer-term sentiment. However, volatility remains high, especially around major technical levels.

Traders typically monitor:

Spot ETF flow data

U.S. Federal Reserve policy signals

Stablecoin inflows/outflows

Derivatives funding rates and liquidation activity

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