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- **German Government Transfers**: Germany moved **~3,000 BTC** (worth ~$175 million) to exchanges like Kraken and Bitstamp this week, signaling potential sell pressure.
- **Institutional Inflows**: Despite short-term bearishness, BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF (**IBIT**) saw **$1.8 billion in inflows** in June, reflecting continued institutional interest.
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### **3. Technical Analysis**
- **Critical Support Level**: Bitcoin is testing the **200-day moving average (~$56,000)**. A sustained drop below this level could signal further downside.
- **Resistance**: Immediate resistance lies at **$58,000**, with stronger resistance at **$60,000**.
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### **4. Macro Factors**
- **Fed Rate Cuts**: Markets now price in a ~75% chance of a September 2024 rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve, which could boost risk assets like Bitcoin.
- **Dollar Strength**: The DXY (U.S. Dollar Index) remains near multi-month highs, weighing on crypto prices.
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### **5. Regulatory Updates**
- **SEC Closes Ethereum Probe**: The SEC ended its investigation into Ethereum, signaling potential regulatory clarity for ETH and indirectly benefiting BTC.
- **Global Adoption**: Argentina’s government recently passed pro-Bitcoin legislation, allowing BTC for contracts and payments.
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### **6. Market Sentiment**
- **Fear & Greed Index**: **30/100** ("Fear") as traders brace for volatility.
- **Long-Term Holders**: ~70% of Bitcoin hasn’t moved in a year, indicating strong hodler conviction despite short-term uncertainty.
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### **What to Watch Next**
- **Mt. Gox Sell-Off Risk**: Will creditors dump BTC, or hold?
- **U.S. CPI Data (July 11)**: Inflation figures could sway Fed policy expectations.
- **U.S. Election**: Crypto regulation is a key topic for Trump and Biden campaigns.
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