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You are here: Home / Cryptocurrency News / Bitcoin (BTC) / Bitcoin Price Eyes Breakout to $70K After Whale Momentum and Cooling US Inflation

Bitcoin Price Eyes Breakout to $70K After Whale Momentum and Cooling US Inflation

What to know:

  • Bitcoin price holds key support, keeping bullish momentum intact as traders watch for a move toward $70,000.
  • Bitcoin whales are increasing long positions, signaling growing confidence in BTC's near-term outlook.
  • Cooling U.S. CPI and PPI data have boosted optimism for a more supportive Fed policy and Bitcoin.

By Sadia Ali | Edited By Ammar Raza,July 16, 2026, 2:30 AM

Bitcoin

Bitcoin (BTC) is holding a key support level as buyers attempt to sustain bullish momentum for the Bitcoin price. Growing whale activity reflects rising market confidence, while easing U.S. inflation has strengthened optimism for supportive monetary policy, though expectations of future rate hikes continue to pose risks for further gains.

At the time of writing, BTC is trading at $64,771.37 with a 24-hour trading volume of $28.12 billion and a market capitalization of $1.29 trillion. Despite the signs of stability over the last 24 hours, the Bitcoin price structure and on-chain growth point to a bullish reversal ahead.

Bitcoin current price

Source: CoinMarketCap

Also Read: Bitcoin Price Eyes Quarter Rebound as Bitfinex Highlights Key $68,000 Level

Bitcoin Eyes $70K as Bulls Defend Key Support

According to the crypto analyst Daan Crypto Trades, Bitcoin remains at a crucial technical juncture as bulls defend a key support zone needed to sustain the current breakout and preserve bullish momentum. 

Holding this level could reinforce buyer confidence, while any breakdown may trigger short-term weakness. Traders are closely watching price action for confirmation before the market’s next significant directional move.

Bitcoin price prediction

Source: Daan Crypto Trades’ X Post

The liquidity point is located at $65,600, whereas $67,200 is the stiff resistance level. The decisive breakthrough above $67.2K can help generate an impulse towards higher prices, thus allowing Bitcoin to revisit the price of $70,000. It would mean that the asset would return to the broader $60,000-$80,000 trading range.

Bitcoin Whales Turn Bullish on Hyperliquid

The data from the crypto analyst CryptoJack pointed out that larger investors holding Bitcoin are becoming long on Hyperliquid, which suggests increasing confidence about the short-term future of BTC. 

Bitcoin whale momentum

Source: CryptoJack’s X Post

There is an increase in betting on the decentralized perpetual future platform, which reflects the expectation of larger gains from this. However, the increased exposure is accompanied by increased risks of liquidation in case of increased volatility.

US CPI and PPI Ease: What It Means for Bitcoin

Moreover, the data from Bull Theory further highlighted that producer prices in the US declined to 5.5%, comfortably beating market estimates of 6.2%. The drop in the core inflation number also points toward an easing in inflationary pressure. 

US PPI rate

Source: Bull Theory’s X Post

The lower-than-expected numbers make it more likely that the Fed would slow down the increase in interest rates. This is good news for Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in general.

The crypto analyst BATMAN also revealed that inflation in the U.S. fell by more than expected, as seen through the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which fell to 3.5% from 4.2%. This was mainly due to declining prices in the oil and energy sectors. 

US CPI rate

Source: BATMAN’s X Post

Despite the easing of inflation figures, the market is still pricing in an increase in rates by the Federal Reserve in September. The continued expectation of rising interest rates may limit Bitcoin’s upside movement.

Also Read: Bitcoin ETF Breaks Eight-Week Outflow Streak With $197 Million Weekly Inflow

This article contains market analysis and price predictions. These are not guarantees. Crypto markets are volatile. Always DYOR. Not financial advice.

Filed Under: Bitcoin (BTC), Cryptocurrency News

About Sadia Ali

Sadia Ali is a News Desk writer at Tronweekly, covering breaking and developing cryptocurrency news across global markets. Her reporting focuses on Bitcoin, Ethereum, altcoins, DeFi, crypto regulations, Layer 2 solutions, and blockchain innovations, with close attention to market activity and official updates. She previously wrote for BTCRead and follows strict verification and editorial coordination processes to deliver clear, accurate, and timely coverage for a global audience.

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