#CPIdata $BTC Impact of US CPI DATA (release 12:30 pm UTC) :
1. Scenario A – Bullish CPI Surprise (Lower-than-expected inflation)
Catalyst:
• CPI YoY < 3.4%
• Core CPI YoY < 3.7%
Market Reaction:
• DXY weakens, risk assets (BTC, equities) rally
• BTC breaks above key resistance near $83,000–$83,500
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Trade Setup: Long (Buy BTC/USDT)
• Entry:
• Conservative: On breakout above $83,000
• Aggressive: Pullback to $81,200–$81,500 (support zone)
• Stop-Loss:
• Below EMA20 or breakout level: $79,500
• Take-Profit Targets:
• TP1: $84,800 (psychological and structural resistance)
• TP2: $86,000 (post-breakout rally potential)
• TP3 (swing): $88,000 (upper Bollinger extension if momentum sustains)
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2. Scenario B – Bearish CPI Surprise (Higher-than-expected inflation)
Catalyst:
• CPI YoY > 3.4%
• Core CPI YoY > 3.7%
Market Reaction:
• DXY strengthens, equities sell off, BTC drops on rate hike fears
• BTC could reject $83K zone and fall below key support
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Trade Setup: Short (Sell BTC/USDT)
• Entry:
• On rejection from $82,800–$83,200 zone
• OR breakdown below EMA20 ($79,667) with volume confirmation
• Stop-Loss:
• Above $83,800 (invalidates breakdown)
• Take-Profit Targets:
• TP1: $78,000 (recent consolidation support)
• TP2: $75,800 (24h low and Bollinger mid-zone)
• TP3 (deep drop): $74,000 (lower Bollinger band and swing low)