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Latest BTC news as of May 15, 2026:
1. Price slips slightly
BTC is currently at $79,112, down 2.44% over the last 24 hours. It briefly broke below $80k yesterday after holding for a full week.
2. Reasons for the correction
Hot inflation data: April CPI rose 3.8% YoY, while PPI rose 1.4% MoM versus the 0.5% forecast. This makes the market doubt that the Fed will cut interest rates, and the probability of a 25 bps increase in December climbs to 44%.
U.S. bond yields rise: The 10-year yield breaks above 4.5%, the highest level since May 2025. This typically puts pressure on risk assets like BTC.
Geopolitics: There are tensions stemming from the Trump–Xi meeting regarding Taiwan.
3. Key levels being watched
Support: $79,000. If it breaks, the next target is $74k-$75k.
Resistance: $82,755 SMA-200. If it can break and hold, the target is $84k-$85k.
4. Positive catalysts this week
The Senate is discussing the Clarity Act on May 14. If it passes, it could trigger an upside move due to clearer crypto regulation in the U.S.
5. Institutional activity
A new strategy has just bought 11,707 BTC through their ATM program. Spot Bitcoin ETFs also continue to see inflows of nearly $2 billion over the past month.
Bottom line: BTC is consolidating after rising to $81k earlier in the week. Macros are still less supportive due to rising inflation and yields, but regulation and institutional accumulation remain supportive.
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