Bitcoin steadies above $76k after sharp flush

Bitcoin has shifted from freefall to a quiet grind, holding a $76,600 to $78,800 range after the prior window's sharp slide from $81,700. The last 12 hours drifted only about 1% lower, a marked change from the 4.3% give-back the session before. The most recent six hours were tighter still, with a late bounce toward $78,000 on the final bar. Cumulative delta remains negative, keeping the tape defensive.