Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin Drops Toward $78K as Wall Street Sell-Off Deepens—Traders Eye RSI Signals

Bitcoin’s price is under renewed pressure, nearing four-month lows as Wall Street stocks tumble and macroeconomic uncertainty intensifies. With BTC struggling to hold $80,000 support, traders are looking at RSI signals for potential bottoming. Bitcoin Faces Renewed Selling Pressure Below $80KBitcoin (BTC) dropped 4% on March 10, trading at $79,170 on Bitstamp, as market-wide risk aversion weighed on crypto and equities alike.The S&P 500 fell 2%, while the Nasdaq Composite plunged 3.5% at the Wall Street open.The sell-off follows government spending cutbacks from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which analysts believe could slow economic growth.The Kobeissi Letter noted that crypto markets have erased $1 trillion in market cap over the past two months, wiping out gains from the U.S. Strategic Crypto Reserve announcement.Traders Watch RSI for Bitcoin’s Next MoveMarket analysts are now watching Bitcoin’s relative strength index (RSI) for signs of a potential price reversal.Rekt Capital highlighted that previous BTC rebounds occurred when the daily RSI dipped below 28, signaling oversold conditions.Currently, Bitcoin’s RSI stands at 33.2, suggesting further downside before a potential bounce.What to watch:If Bitcoin forms lower lows while RSI makes higher lows, a bullish divergence could signal a price bottom.Historical data suggests BTC tends to bottom or fall an additional 2–8% from current RSI levels before rebounding.Bybit Hack Adding to Crypto Selling PressureAnother major factor driving Bitcoin’s decline is the ongoing fallout from last month’s Bybit hack.QCP Capital reported that hackers have started selling off stolen assets, adding downward pressure on crypto markets.Investors are front-running further potential sell-offs, exacerbating the decline.Risk reversals in options markets show increased demand for protective puts, signaling bearish sentiment.Macroeconomic Data Could Trigger More VolatilityWith BTC closely tracking equities and macroeconomic risks, upcoming U.S. inflation data (CPI on Wednesday and PPI on Thursday) could increase volatility.Tariff concerns, economic slowdown fears, and tightening liquidity continue to weigh on Bitcoin’s near-term outlook.Q3 2025 could mark a turning point, with expectations of renewed institutional inflows and potential bullish narratives emerging.Final Thoughts: Can Bitcoin Rebound from $78K?Key Risks:Wall Street sell-off and slowing economic growthBybit hacker-driven sell pressureWeak investor sentiment and cautious institutional flowsBullish Signals to Watch:RSI bullish divergence (Bitcoin bottoming pattern)Stronger-than-expected demand at $78K supportU.S. economic data influencing Fed policy, potentially boosting risk assetsBitcoin traders remain cautious but watchful, as a break below $78K could lead to further downside, potentially toward $75K–$72K, while a strong bounce from RSI signals could trigger a relief rally, according to Cointelegraph.