ETF anomaly | Bitcoin ETF leads the decline, market concerns about central banks maintaining tightening policies, Bitcoin falls below $77,000.

2026-05-18 11:16

Zhitongcaijing
Bitcoin ETF leads the decline, as of the time of publication, Huaxia SOL(03460) dropped 6.91% to 3.424 Hong Kong dollars; Jiashi Ethereum(03179) dropped 6.44% to 4.996 Hong Kong dollars; Boshi Bitcoin(03008) dropped 5% to 5.895 Hong Kong dollars; Huaxia Bitcoin(03042) dropped 4.88% to 9.355 Hong Kong dollars.
Bitcoin ETF leads the decline, as of the time of publication, Huaxia SOL (03460) fell 6.91% to 3.424 Hong Kong dollars; Jia Shi Ether (03179) fell 6.44% to 4.996 Hong Kong dollars; Baoshu Bitcoin (03008) fell 5% to 5.895 Hong Kong dollars; Huaxia Bitcoin (03042) fell 4.88% to 9.355 Hong Kong dollars.
On the news front, on Monday, Bitcoin fell below $77,000. With the continued escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran, investors are concerned that global inflationary pressures may further intensify, forcing central banks around the world to maintain tighter monetary policies for longer periods. JonesTrading's chief market strategist stated that global bond markets are experiencing sell-offs, pushing up interest rates, and exacerbating risk-off sentiment for high-risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.
It is worth noting that in the recent period, several top cryptocurrency companies have released financial reports, with Coinbase, Strategy, Bakkt, and other well-known institutions experiencing significant declines in performance in the first quarter. According to Strategy's official financial report, the company had a net loss of $12.54 billion in the first quarter of 2026. The Strategy CEO stated in the earnings conference call that the company may sell some Bitcoin to pay dividends.