Bitcoin Hits 2026 Low, Rebounds... Will U.S. Markets Continue to Decline?

Bitcoin fell 9% over three days, hitting its lowest level since 2026, before rebounding to $59,500. Weakness in Bitcoin was amplified by ETF outflows, options expiration, and expanding unrealized losses for strategies like MicroStrategy. U.S. tech stocks remained strong, with Micron Technology, Sandisk, and Applied Materials rising 16-18% amid favorable macroeconomic conditions. However, Bitcoin's performance diverged from equities, driven by ETF outflows, downside-leaning options expirations, and strategies' mounting losses. Analysts note Bitcoin's rebound requires separate momentum from equities.