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Bitcoin Approaches $75,000 as Traders Monitor 'Golden Cross', ZEC Drops 9%

Bitcoin's price nears $75,500 as traders eye a potential 'golden cross', while ZEC experiences a 9% drop amid significant ETF outflows.

Mercation Admin
May 27, 2026 1 min read
Bitcoin Approaches $75,000 as Traders Monitor 'Golden Cross', ZEC Drops 9%

Bitcoin's price has dipped to around $75,500, diverging from the rally of global stock markets, which are reaching new record highs. In the U.S., spot bitcoin ETFs have seen significant outflows, totaling $1.74 billion in the past two weeks, while retail traders are increasing their leverage, raising the potential for sharp liquidations.

The cryptocurrency market is currently watching for a potential 'golden cross' formation in bitcoin's moving averages, which could indicate future bullish trends. FXPro analyst Alex Kuptsikevich noted that bitcoin is finding support near the rising 50-day moving average, while the 200-day moving average has previously acted as resistance. The upcoming intersection of these averages may dictate market trends in the coming weeks.

In contrast, other cryptocurrencies have experienced slight declines, with Zcash (ZEC) suffering the largest drop of 9%, trading at $564. Meanwhile, the broader equity markets are performing robustly, with the MSCI All Country World Index hitting record highs and South Korea's Kospi index nearly doubling this year.

Market strategist Joel Kruger emphasized the importance of monitoring ether, which has struggled to break above the $2,400 resistance level. A decisive close above this threshold could signal renewed institutional interest.

The recent approval by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of options on a bitcoin index that aggregates prices from multiple exchanges marks a significant development in the crypto markets, potentially attracting more institutional players.