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Story: Bitcoin Eyes $200K as Inflation Cools

By Pankaj K

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Bitcoin’s Long-Term Momentum Remains Intact. From a technical standpoint, Bitcoin is showing solid strength on higher timeframes.

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Short-Term Signals Remain Bullish, With Caution Ahead. While the long-term trend looks promising, short-term traders should stay alert to potential price…

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The Road to $200K?. While predictions above $200,000 remain speculative, they’re not without basis.

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Bitcoin’s bullish momentum appears far from over, as cooling inflation data and strong technical indicators provide the perfect storm for an extended rally.

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For May, U.S. inflation rose just 0.1%, with the annual rate settling at 2.4%. Core CPI, which strips out volatile food and energy costs, also ticked up by only 0.

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This marked the fourth straight month of lower-than-expected inflation prints. While the data eases concerns of a near-term inflation surge, the Federal Reserve remains cautious.

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From a technical standpoint, Bitcoin is showing solid strength on higher timeframes. On the weekly chart, BTC is comfortably trading above both the 20- and 50-week moving…

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Moreover, key volume indicators support this rally. The On-Balance Volume (OBV) broke above its December 2025 high, showing sustained buying interest and participation even after…

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Another critical signal comes from the fair value gap (FVG) between $98,000 and $100,700—a demand zone that was tested earlier in June.

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A daily candle close beneath $106,500 would be the first warning signal, potentially opening the door for a retracement toward $100,000–$102,000.

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Importantly, profit-taking has subsided over the past few weeks, according to exchange inflow data.

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While predictions above $200,000 remain speculative, they’re not without basis. With favorable macro conditions—including rising global liquidity, declining inflation, and…

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In the coming weeks, market participants will watch for confirmation that BTC can hold above its current demand zones while maintaining strong momentum.

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For now, Bitcoin appears poised for further gains, with the cooling inflation data serving as a strong tailwind for its next leg up.

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