Bitcoin consolidates near $77,000 while US credit downgrade and $648 million ETF outflows weigh on sentiment

Bitcoin hovered around $77,000 amid global economic jitters and significant ETF outflows, totaling $648 million. This pullback, influenced by a US credit rating downgrade and geopolitical tensions, has seen major cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and altcoins experience declines. Markets now await the FOMC minutes for a potential catalyst.