Bitcoin trades near $77,500 as ETF outflows extend to four days, long liquidations mount, and analysts flag $80,000 as the next key test.

Bitcoin trades near $77K on May 18, 2026, just before 10 a.m., as mixed BTC indicators signaled consolidation below key resistance.

Bitcoin dropped into the $76,000 region as spot ETF outflows and weakening sentiment pushed crypto sentiment deeper into fear territory.