Bitcoin retreated to $63,800 during U.S. trading hours Monday, giving up a modest overnight rebound as renewed selling pressure swept across both equities and digital assets. The pullback came as major U.S. stock indices declined, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 each falling more than 1%, reflecting persistent risk-off sentiment.
Market participants noted that Bitcoin has recently shown a strong correlation with software sector equities, amplifying downside volatility when technology shares weaken.
Software Stocks and Private Equity Rout Weigh on Crypto
The decline in crypto markets coincided with another sharp drop in the iShares Expanded Tech-Software ETF (IGV), which slid 5% to a fresh 52-week low. The ETF is now down nearly 35% since October, pressured by investor concerns that generative AI tools could disrupt traditional software business models.
Private equity linked names also faced renewed selling, adding to broader market stress. In the current environment, many traders increasingly view crypto assets as part of the broader technology trade, leading Bitcoin and other digital assets to mirror software-sector price movements.
Key Bitcoin Price Levels: $60,000 Support or Recovery Ahead?
Technical analysts are watching the $60,000 level as a potential downside target if selling accelerates. However, a stabilization in equities could open the door for a recovery attempt.
U.S. tariff policy remains a key macro catalyst influencing risk appetite. As the traditional finance trading week unfolds, Bitcoin continues to absorb waves of selling, with volatility likely to persist in the near term.
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