Market Momentum
Bitcoin reached $118,869.98 on July 12, stabilizing at $117,644.81 (+5.38%). Technical indicators remain bullish with strong support at $116,000. A bull flag breakout pushed prices beyond previous resistance (BTC Breaks $113K ATH), triggering $2.5 billion in short liquidations.
Institutional Drivers
• ETF inflows and corporate treasury acquisitions tightening supply
• Large transactions exceeding 2,143 BTC during peak hours (BTC Crosses 117K)
• Long-short ratio surged to 117.64
• MicroCloud Hologram allocated $200 million to BTC reserves
Trading Outlook
Market sentiment is 91.49% bullish, with key developments driving momentum:
• Regulatory progress: GENIUS stablecoin and CLARITY bills advancing
• Short squeeze potential below $117K (BTC Hits 118K)
• Risk factors: 20x leveraged shorts and price discovery volatility
Traders should monitor $116K support, ETF flows, and regulatory updates as primary decision points.