‘Will $100K Break Today?’ Bitcoin Teeters as Shutdown Ties Record — Live Price, ETF Flows, Expert Calls (Nov 4, 2025)

Key facts (Nov 4, 2025):

Spot price: $103,974, down ~3.5% (24h); intraday high $108,242 / low $103,617.
Context: BTC is ~20% below its early‑October record; sellers probing $100K support after a fresh leg lower this morning. ^[1]
Macro overhangs today: U.S. government shutdown ties the all‑time record length; dollar index near 100 adds pressure to risk assets. ^[2]
Derivatives stress: Roughly $1.4B in crypto liquidations as the slide accelerated. ^[3]
ETF flows: U.S. spot BTC ETFs posted –$186.5M net outflows on Nov 3 (latest available); today’s tally not yet posted. ^[4]
Related tickers now: IBIT $60.53 (–2.8%), FBTC $92.89 (–2.9%), COIN $330.42 (–3.9%), MSTR $264.67 (–1.8%).

What’s happening

Bitcoin fell back toward $104K on Tuesday, with traders eyeing whether the symbolic $100K level will hold. Weakness follows a run of negative ETF flow days and a firmer U.S. dollar as Washington’s shutdown drags on, weighing on risk appetite. CoinDesk notes BTC is about 20% below its early‑October peak and “approaching its lowest since June,” while the DXY dollar gauge has pushed back to the 100 area—typically a headwind for crypto. ^[5]

The selling has been forceful: CoinDesk tallies roughly $1.4B in liquidations across major exchanges over the past day as altcoins joined BTC’s slide. ^[6]

On the fund side, U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs logged –$186.5M net outflows Monday, Nov 3—driven entirely by withdrawals from BlackRock’s IBIT—extending a weak run for dedicated BTC vehicles. (Daily figures for Nov 4 aren’t posted yet at publication time.) ^[7]

Why today’s macro matters

Policy uncertainty is front‑and‑center: the U.S. federal shutdown has tied the record for longest on record, hobbling data releases and denting growth expectations, while the Fed’s quarter‑point cut last week came with a caution that a December cut is not a given—undercutting the “easy‑liquidity” narrative. As Reuters’ instant analysis put it, “The rate cut was expected, Powell’s remarks took some shine off the market expecting another cut in December.” ^[8]

A firmer dollar compounds the pressure: a rising DXY typically tightens global financial conditions and correlates with softer bitcoin returns in risk‑off phases. ^[9]

What the pros are saying

Markus Thielen (10x Research) on the technical line in the sand: “BTC’s breakdown shifts focus to the $100,000–$101,000 area,” with risk of a deeper test near $94K if that zone fails. ^[10]
Reuters’ instant view on policy tone: “The rate cut was expected, Powell’s remarks took some shine off the market expecting another cut in December.” ^[11]

Market snapshot (live)

Bitcoin (BTC): $103,974, –3.5% (24h); intraday $108,242 / $103,617.
iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT): $60.53, –2.8%; Fidelity FBTC: $92.89, –2.9%.
Coinbase (COIN): $330.42, –3.9%; Strategy/MSTR (MSTR): $264.67, –1.8%.

(Prices captured mid‑session on Nov 4, 2025; percentages vs. prior close.)

Deeper drivers

ETF flow weakness: After sporadic inflows in late October, Nov 3 saw –$186.5M in net outflows across U.S. spot BTC ETFs, led by IBIT. Sustained redemptions sap marginal spot demand. ^[12]
Macro risk tone: The shutdown tying the record heightens growth anxiety; a hawkish‑leaning Fed and a stronger dollar raise the hurdle for risk assets. ^[13]
Positioning & leverage: The day’s $1.4B liquidations underscore still‑elevated leverage; deleveraging spikes can overshoot on both sides. ^[14]

Levels to watch

Immediate support: $100,000–$101,000. A decisive break risks a momentum push toward $94,000 (prior gap/area of interest flagged by technicians). ^[15]
Near‑term resistance: $106,000–$108,000 (today’s range top and recent breakdown zone).
Bigger picture: BTC remains ~20% off its Oct 6 all‑time high (Reuters reported a peak above $125K). A reclaim of the mid‑$110Ks would repair momentum into year‑end. ^[16]

Short‑term outlook & scenarios

Base case (range trade): If $100K holds on closing bases, expect choppy consolidation between $100K–$108Kwhile markets await clarity on shutdown resolution, ETF flows turning positive, or softer dollar data. ^[17]
Bear case (breakdown): A clean loss of $100K on heavy volume/flows could invite stops toward $94K; failure there opens a deeper retrace into the high‑$80Ks cited by some technicians. ^[18]
Bull case (repair): A quick reclaim of $106K–$108K with net ETF inflows would neutralize downside momentum and refocus on $112K–$115K. Watch today/tomorrow’s flow prints. ^[19]

Background you may have missed

All‑time high context: BTC set new highs in early October, topping $125K before the latest pullback. ^[20]
Altcoin spillover: Ether, Solana and others are also under pressure in today’s move, consistent with broad risk‑off across crypto. ^[21]

Sources & further reading

Markets & prices: live BTC, IBIT, FBTC, COIN, MSTR pricing.
CoinDesk market coverage (Nov 4): BTC nears June low amid record‑tying U.S. shutdown; liquidations; support risks near $100K. ^[22]
ETF flows: Farside Investors daily U.S. spot BTC ETF flows (–$186.5M on Nov 3). ^[23]
Macro: Reuters on shutdown’s record‑tying duration; Fed’s late‑Oct cut and Powell’s caution. ^[24]

Editorial note: This report is for general information only and not investment advice. Crypto assets are volatile; do your own research and consider your risk tolerance before trading.

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