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Bitcoin price remains below 66,000 dollars despite global rally! What is putting pressure on BTC?

2026/06/18 00:31
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Bitcoin continued to trade below the 66,000 dollar mark even as the global appetite for risk rebounded following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran. While equities and commodities saw notable gains, the world’s largest cryptocurrency lagged behind, putting the spotlight on emerging company-specific risks within the crypto market.

Macroeconomic optimism has not fully lifted Bitcoin

Over the weekend, the agreement between the US and Iran helped ease fears that energy supply disruptions could occur around the Strait of Hormuz. This positive shift in sentiment drove S&P futures to rise more than 100 points above Friday’s close and even surpass previous highs.

Oil prices also responded swiftly, with crude dropping below 75 dollars as investors dialed back expectations of prolonged supply risks related to the region. In contrast, Bitcoin traded in a tight range and failed to match the upward momentum seen in other risk assets.

QCP, a Singapore-based digital asset trading and market analysis firm, remarked that the pressure on Bitcoin is increasingly tied to balance sheet and financing issues at Strategy, rather than broader macroeconomic dynamics.

Strategy-related concerns are in focus

A central question for the market is how Strategy will meet its future dividend obligations. The company recently repurchased 1.5 billion dollars of its 2029 convertible senior notes and raised about 200 million dollars through the sale of MSTR shares.

According to QCP, these actions have effectively extended the cash runway available for dividend payouts to approximately 7.5 months. However, investors remain wary of whether additional funding needs could arise in the near term.

Indicator Data
Bitcoin price level Below 66,000 dollars
Repurchased debt 1.5 billion dollars
Capital raised through share sales 200 million dollars
Estimated cash runway 7.5 months

The main issue, according to analysts, is whether the company might be forced to sell more Bitcoin if alternative funding sources fall short. QCP highlights this uncertainty as a key reason for BTC’s muted performance compared to other risk assets in recent days.

Expectations around the Fed shape pricing

At the same time, investors are watching US Federal Reserve policy closely. QCP notes that with annual inflation climbing to 4.2 percent, the market is pricing in a continued firm stance from the Fed, and even some expectation of further tightening during 2026.

As a result, Bitcoin has continued to struggle below major resistance levels. Even as broader market sentiment improves, crypto investors are expected to keep a close watch on developments related to Strategy’s financial position in the short run.

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