Decrypting the Pressures: Why Bitcoin Faces Price Headwinds

Image Credit: StormGain Dec 13, 2023

Downward Trend

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Miner Activity

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Key Indicator

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Resilience at $40,000

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Motivations for Sales

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Investor Impact

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Market Uncertainty

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