# The Week That Was

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Podcast: [Bitcoin News Digest Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bitcoin-news-digest-podcast-7405746)
Published: 2026-06-06T14:45:36+00:00
Episode link: https://bitcoinnewsdigest.substack.com/p/the-week-that-was-490
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Executive Summary The Bitcoin market during the first week of June 2026 was defined by a severe liquidity contraction and a significant structural repricing. Following a rejection at the $74,200 resistance level, the asset entered a waterfall-style decline, eventually breaching the $60,000 psychological threshold to reach intraday lows near $59,100. This downward pressure was catalyzed by a convergence of aggressive institutional capital flight—evidenced by a record 13-day streak of ETF outflows totaling $4.4 billion—and heightening geopolitical instability in the Middle East. While the spot market faced distress, the regulatory and institutional framework continued to deepen. Significant developments included the U.S. Treasury’s push for the “Clarity Act,” the launch of CME Bitcoin Volatility Index futures, and the first Fannie Mae-backed mortgage collateralized by Bitcoin. However, the week also exposed vulnerabilities in the corporate treasury model, specifically regarding Strategy Inc.’s leveraged positions, and highlighted new state-level tax burdens in Illinois. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bitcoinnewsdigest.substack.com

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