Bitcoin (BTC) Price Stabilizes Before March CPI Data and FOMC Meet, What’s Next?

The Bitcoin price rally above $72,000 can result into a short squeeze while pushing the BTC whales to increase their positions.
By Bhushan Akolkar
5 Reasons Why Bitcoin Price Is Poised For Reversal Soon

Highlights

  • The US to announces its CPI data for March this week hinting at next Fed action.
  • Major central banks worldwide will mirror Fed's stance while maintaining interest rates unchanged.
  • Bitcoin price rally to begin after halving all the way to $120,000.

The Bitcoin price has been flirting around the $69,500 level recently as it awaits key economic data ahead of this week. Furthermore, starting today, the Bitcoin ETN products will be available on the London Stock Exchange for trading.

Key Macro Data Release This Week

This week, investors are bracing for a slew of macroeconomic events and data releases, including several key U.S. economic indicators and interest rate decisions from major central banks worldwide. The United States is set to unveil the March Consumer Price Index (CPI) on April 10, followed by the release of the March Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes on April 11. There’s a high likelihood, estimated at 93.3%, that the FOMC will maintain interest rates unchanged in May.

As we progress through this month, major central banks will mirror the Federal Reserve’s stance by maintaining interest rates at their current levels. The release of robust U.S. economic data has dampened expectations of potential interest rate cuts, prolonging the high-interest-rate environment. Against this backdrop, U.S. stocks, serving as the bellwether for risk assets, have experienced significant volatility.

Bitcoin Price Action Ahead

Meanwhile, in the cryptocurrency market, the $70,000 price level for Bitcoin (BTC) remains a fiercely contested battleground. However, other cryptocurrencies besides Bitcoin have entered into a technical bear market, facing downward pressure.

However, some market analysts also believe that the Bitcoin price might consolidate until halving to resume an upward rally all the way to $120,000 by the year-end.

Prominent investors, known as “Bitcoin whales,” have been amassing notable quantities of Bitcoin, indicating a positive market sentiment. In a recent transaction, one such whale acquired $90 million worth of BTC.

Analysts at CoinGlass speculate a potential short squeeze for Bitcoin if prices surpass the $72,000 mark. This scenario might prompt whales to maintain or increase their holdings, consequently propelling the price higher.

Bitcoin’s current price action is confined within a symmetrical triangle pattern, reflecting a state of uncertainty in the market. A breakout above the triangle suggests a bullish trajectory towards levels around $73,777 or possibly even $80,000. Conversely, a breach below the pattern could lead to a decline towards the $59,000 mark.

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Bhushan Akolkar
Bhushan is a seasoned crypto writer with over eight years of experience spanning more than 10,000 contributions across multiple platforms like CoinGape, CoinSpeaker, Bitcoinist, Crypto News Flash, and others. Being a Fintech enthusiast, he loves reporting across Crypto, Blockchain, DeFi, Global Macros with a keen understanding in financial markets. 

He is committed to continuous learning and stays motivated by sharing the knowledge he acquires. In his free time, Bhushan enjoys reading thriller fiction novels and occasionally explores his culinary skills. Bhushan has a bachelors degree in electronics engineering, however, his interest in finance and economics drives him to crypto and blockchain.
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