Bitcoin Slips Near $75,000 as Traders Focus on a $1.289B IBIT Block Sale
Bitcoin fell to nearly $75,000, down about 2% on the day, after a sudden selloff drew attention to flows around BlackRock's spot BTC ETF, IBIT. Analysts highlighted a $1.289 billion IBIT block trade involving 29 million shares, and some traders said the timing lined up with BTC's sharp downside move. The trade was reported as occurring at 10:30 AM yesterday, fueling speculation about potential ETF outflows.