Why was Bitcoin down on Jul 22, 2026, 3:43 PM UTC?

Bitcoin is down 1.02% over 24h with minimal intraday movement (±0.35% in the last hour), suggesting consolidation rather than a strong directional move. The news cycle contains mixed signals—regulatory concerns about DeFi/securities law and scam forfeitures are headwinds, while speculation about crypto as an AI trade and interest rate commentary could support longer-term bullishness. No single headline appears to be driving today's modest decline; this looks like normal daily volatility without a clear catalyst.