Sellers Regain Control: Why Bitcoin's Rebound Is Losing Fuel

Adler AM: Bitcoin Morning Brief · May 26, 2026 · 20m

Bitcoin bounced +2.7% from the May 23 low, but the underlying futures microstructure deteriorated much faster than price. In this episode, we break down why the rebound initially looked constructive, what failed beneath the surface, and why the collapse in Taker Score from 84 to 31 matters more than the shallow price pullback suggests. We also compare the taker-driven reversal to the smaller move in the composite microstructure index, explain how price can stay elevated briefly on inertia even after aggressive buyer flow has faded, and outline the warning signs that would confirm a broader…