Bitcoin Soars on Trump Speculation and ETF Inflows: Can It Break $71,500?

Bitcoin prices surged on Wednesday, continuing a recent recovery fueled by speculation surrounding a possible Donald Trump presidency and the approval of Ether ETFs. Bitcoin climbed 2% in the past 24 hours to $65,803.3 by 01:41 ET.

• Bitcoin price rises above $65,000 amid Trump speculation and institutional inflows.

• Mt Gox mobilizes $2.8 billion in Bitcoin, but the market absorbs the impact.

• Spot Bitcoin ETFs see over $1.3 billion in net inflows over the past week.  

• BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF sees significant inflows of $260 million on July 16, the 8th consecutive day of inflows. 

The prospect of Trump winning a second term has injected optimism into the crypto market. Known for his pro-crypto stance, Trump is set to speak at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville. His recent popularity surge, following a failed assassination attempt, has further bolstered market sentiment. Trump's campaign accepts crypto donations and plans to release more NFTs.

Read more: Trump Plans to Launch His Fourth NFT Collection Even as PolitiFi Coins Remain in the Limelight 

Meanwhile, defunct crypto exchange Mt Gox has moved about $2.8 billion worth of Bitcoin to exchanges, likely for planned distributions. This move initially spooked the market, pushing Bitcoin to four-month lows earlier in July. However, the market has since rebounded, recouping all losses over the past four days.

Read more: Will $10 Billion in Bitcoin Repayments from Mt. Gox Weaken BTC Price?

US spot Bitcoin ETFs inflows and outflows | Source: Glassnode 

Institutional interest has also played a crucial role in Bitcoin's recovery. ETF inflows have surged, with Bitcoin investment products logging $1.347 billion in inflows between July 8 and July 12. Data from CoinShares corroborates this, showing substantial weekly inflows. Spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen seven consecutive days of net inflows, with more than $300 million flowing into 11 U.S. ETFs on July 15.

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust gathered $260 million from investors on July 16, contributing significantly to spot Bitcoin ETFs' net inflows. This marked the eighth consecutive day of positive net inflows for U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, totaling $422.5 million, the best performance since June 5.

Other notable inflows include the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund with $61.1 million and the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF with $29.8 million. Despite significant inflows into these funds, some, like Grayscale and WisdomTree-issued spot Bitcoin ETFs, failed to register any inflow.

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Bitcoin technical analysis by Rekt Capital | Source: X 

Bitcoin's price is currently at $65,300, according to KuCoin data. Analysts predict that Bitcoin could head toward $71,500 after breaching the $65,000 mark. Historically, breaking this barrier has led to significant upward movements.

Crypto trader Rekt Capital highlighted that breaking $65,000 could see Bitcoin move within the $65,000-$71,500 range. This range has been tested multiple times this year, often leading to further gains.

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A recent analysis by CryptoQuant highlights that the Bitcoin Network Value to Transactions (NVT) Golden Cross is currently at a level suggesting BTC might be underpriced. The NVT ratio measures the ratio between Bitcoin’s market cap and its transaction volume. A high value indicates the asset might be overpriced, while a low value suggests it could have room to grow.

The NVT Golden Cross, a modified version of the NVT ratio, compares its short-term trend (10-day moving average) against its long-term trend (30-day moving average). This helps identify potential tops and bottoms. Historically, when the NVT Golden Cross drops below the -1.6 line, Bitcoin is considered undervalued.

The chart below shows the trend in the NVT Golden Cross for Bitcoin over the past few years:

Bitcoin NVT Golden Cross | Source: CryptoQuant 

The NVT Golden Cross recently declined into the undervalued zone, similar to the market downturn following the spot ETF approval earlier this year. This decline was followed by a rally to a new all-time high (ATH). The current value of the NVT Golden Cross is -1.8, indicating Bitcoin might still be in an undervalued state and potentially poised for further gains.  

Bitcoin open interest (OI) | Source: CoinGlass 

Despite the bullish sentiment, there is a significant amount of short positions that could be liquidated at $71,500. According to CoinGlass data, approximately $1.47 billion in short positions are at risk, indicating confidence among traders that the price might not reach that level soon. However, Open Interest (OI) has spiked 13% over the past five days, indicating renewed interest among future traders.

German government exhausts its Bitcoin supply | Source: Glassnode 

Market intelligence firm Glassnode attributes Bitcoin's recent price rally to "complete exhaustion of the German government sell-side pressure." The German government had been a significant seller, depleting their 48.8k BTC balance rapidly. The majority of this selling occurred when Bitcoin was around $54,000, suggesting the market had already priced in this sell-off.

Additionally, declining exchange flows indicate reduced selling pressure. Glassnode reports a significant drop in exchange volumes since the all-time high set in March. Current volumes have stabilized at about $1.5 billion a day, further easing sell-side pressure.

Bitcoin's recent price rally is a result of multiple factors, including speculation around Trump’s presidency, institutional inflows, and reduced selling pressure from Mt Gox and the German government. With positive sentiment from institutional investors and potential regulatory changes on the horizon, Bitcoin could see further gains, testing new resistance levels. However, it's essential to remember that the crypto market is highly volatile. Always do your own research and consider the risks before making any investment decisions.