Bitcoin trades at $109,678.75, consolidating between $107K-$110K just 2% below its May 2025 ATH of $111,970. Critical support holds above $108K, reflecting institutional/retail standoff near resistance.

Key Factors Driving Discussion

• Growing Catalysts: Macro shifts amplify consolidation phase

• Technical Consolidation: Range-bound trading between $105K-$112K

• ETF Momentum: Institutional demand persists despite pullbacks

Trading Implications

• Net inflows (1,402.54 BTC) and buy volume spikes suggest whale accumulation

• Europe leads buy pressure (2,508.67 ratio vs Americas 1,369.61)

• MACD positive while Bollinger Bands compress, signaling potential volatility

• Break above $110K-$112K could trigger rally to $115K-$123K

• Currency margin ratio long-heavy (38.68) while USDT markets balanced (0.96)

Community Sentiment

• Bullish (80.4%): ETF inflows ($407.8M recent), BlackRock dominance, negative funding

• Bearish (19.6%): $108,771 rejections, SEC delays, IMF policy risks

Monitor volume confirmation and macro headlines for directional clues.

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