Bitcoin retail demand fell to nearly -10%, its weakest level since March 2026, after surging above 17% near $80,000. Bitcoin dropped from approximately $84,000 to $67,264, with $66,500 emergi
Bitcoin retail demand has plunged nearly 10% as the latest correction drives BTC below $70,000. According to analyst Darkfost, smaller investors have sharply reduced their Bitcoin purchases after demand surged above 17%. The decline coincides with Bitcoin's continued losses, with its price reaching $67,264.44 on November 14, 2026.
Darkfost reported that Bitcoin's average monthly retail demand change has fallen to nearly -10%. This represents its weakest reading since March 2026, when demand reached a similar level.
Notably, the decline follows a sharp increase in retail participation as Bitcoin approached $80,000. During that period, demand surged above 17% before reversing alongside the market correction.
The analyst measures retail demand through changes in purchase volumes involving transactions below $10,000. These figures show how smaller investors have adjusted their buying activity during recent market movements.
Darkfost also highlighted a recurring pattern in retail participation. Demand typically increases when Bitcoin rallies, while corrections coincide with reduced buying activity. The latest figures reflect this shift, with smaller investors becoming less active during the downturn.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin's four-hour Binance chart shows sustained selling pressure, with lower highs and lower lows throughout the decline. BTC has dropped from approximately $84,000 in mid-October to $67,264.44. The latest candle recorded a 0.92% recovery, adding $613.62.
Bitcoin opened at $66,742.39, reached $67,437.25, and tested $66,500. However, the recovery has not changed the broader downward structure. BTC remains below the $70,000 psychological level, while $66,500 represents immediate support.
Technical indicators also reflect the ongoing pressure. The Relative Strength Index is at 24.48, below the oversold threshold of 30. Its yellow signal average is at 27.19. The MACD line reads -1,901.21, below the signal line at -1,521.96.
Source: TradingView
Additionally, its histogram is at -379.25, with negative bars indicating continued bearish momentum. On the downside, a break below $66,500 could expose BTC to $65,000. Meanwhile, recovery levels stand at $70,000, $72,500, and $75,000.
