Bitcoin hovers above $78,000 as ETF inflows lead to best month since April 2025

Analysts warn that the Bitcoin rally was fueled by speculative futures trading, mirroring conditions that preceded the 2022 crypto crash.

Bitcoin rallied 12% in April as Strategy added $4.1 billion in BTC, but on-chain data suggests gains may be speculative.

BTC rises on steady volume and strong technical structure, but surging put interest and muted prediction market odds point to defensive positioning.

BTC rises to $77,000 after holding $75,000 support, but negative funding, unchanged open interest and cautious positioning signal a lack of conviction.

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Short-term traders took profit each time BTC rallied above $77,000, creating overhead sell pressure that has capped BTC’s ability to reach $80,000.

Spot Bitcoin ETF outflows reached $490 million as crypto investors considered the impact of high oil prices, Big Tech earnings and a shortfall in AI industry gr

Bitcoin bulls took another swing at the $77,000 resistance, but profit-taking and traders’ reluctance to increase margin and spot longs limit the strength of ea

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Futures drove up Bitcoin's price in April while spot demand declined, which CryptoQuant warned has historically preceded extended price declines.

Bitcoin finished April above $76,000 to preserve most of its monthly gains, but the S&P 500 stole the limelight with a trip back to record highs.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs posted strong April inflows as Bitcoin rallied, with IBIT leading gains despite late-month outflows across funds.

No rate cuts are coming any time soon, Big Tech earnings gave AI bulls more to work with, and Meta is back in crypto payments with USDC creator payouts.

Bitcoin faces profit-taking pressure near $80,000, backed up by a U.S. inflation report that comes as high oil prices and rising bond yields weigh on risk asset

Bitcoin’s 40% rebound against gold signals a potential bottom, echoing past setups that preceded strong BTC/USD rallies.

A large overhead supply cluster, increased profit-taking activity and the resumption of spot Bitcoin ETF outflows are key factors keeping BTC price pinned below

Bitcoin faces profit-taking pressure near $80,000, backed up by a U.S. inflation report that comes as high oil prices and rising bond yields weigh on risk asset

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