Bitcoin faces $80,000 resistance as derivatives show signs of risk aversion

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crypto" class="cross-link" data-cross="1">Bitcoin faces profit-taking pressure near $80,000, backed up by U.S. inflation report that comes as high oil prices and rising bond yields weigh on risk assets.
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Search / News Video Prices Research Consensus 2026 Data & Indices Sponsored Search / en iframe]:m-auto items-center w-[var(--ad-width)] h-[var(--ad-height)]"> Markets Share Share this article Copy link X icon X (Twitter) LinkedIn Facebook Email Bitcoin faces $80,000 resistance as derivatives show signs of risk aversion Bitcoin faces profit-taking pressure near $80,000, backed up by U.S. inflation report that comes as high oil prices and rising bond yields weigh on risk assets. By Francisco Rodrigues , Omkar Godbole | Edited by Sheldon Reback Updated Apr 30, 2026, 1:48 p.m. Published Apr 30,
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