Why was Bitcoin down on Aug 3, 2026, 10:09 PM UTC?

Bitcoin's modest declines (-0.34% to -0.5%) appear driven primarily by technical volatility rather than the recent news items. While the departures of crypto-friendly figures (Prusak, Williams) and regulatory uncertainty around the Clarity Act could create underlying headwinds, these don't directly explain intraday movements—the yen carry trade concerns and Strategy's bitcoin sales are noteworthy but insufficient to pin down this specific price action.