Bitcoin Price to Hit $70,000 After $4.8B Liquidations

Bitcoin price makes a strong bullish case above $60,000 after sweeping liquidity below $60,000 in spite of immense liquidations.
By John Isige
Updated July 17, 2025
Bitcoin Price to Hit $70,000 After $4.8B Liquidations

Highlights

  • Bitcoin price bullish outlook could lock in gains to $70,000 before September.
  • Liquidations hit $4.8 billion in August as uncertainty shrouds global markets including crypto.
  • Large holders (whales) up their appetite for Bitcoin suggesting a bullish future in the offing.

Bitcoin (BTC) price bullish outlook on Thursday ignored extensive uncertainty among investors, which continues despite the Federal Reserve committing to the first rate cut of the year in September. Higher support will encourage more traders to consider taking long positions in BTC, targeting a significant rally over the weekend.

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Bitcoin Price Reverses Trend, Aiming For $70,000

Bitcoin price confirmed the support capacity at $58,000 to absorb the selling pressure and prevent losses from extending to $55,000. Traders and whales jumped on the earliest opportunity to buy the dip, boosting BTC price trend reversal above $60,000.

The largest cryptocurrency hovered at $60,980, gearing up for the next leg to $64,000. Unfortunately, as the rollercoaster continues with unexpected movements, liquidations rise. Liquidations in August alone reached a staggering $4.8 billion mark and could keep growing, making it harder to trade Bitcoin.

According to Santiment data, investors with between 1,000 and 10,000 BTC in their wallets now hold 20.23% of the circulating supply, approximately 4.8 million BTC. Rising whale accumulation suggests a bullish sentiment for Bitcoin price. When large holders (whales) accumulate, it signals their belief in a potential price increase. This accumulation creates upward pressure on the price as whales buy more coins.

Bitcoin whale accumulation
Bitcoin whale accumulation

A slump in BTC supply on exchanges to 1.92 million, as reported by Santiment, is a crucial bullish indicator for Bitcoin price, especially now that global markets are facing a liquidity crunch. This suggests that investors hold their BTC in self-custody rather than sell, indicating confidence in the coin’s future value. Reduced supply can lead to increased demand, historically pushing prices higher.

Bitcoin supply on exchanges
Bitcoin supply on exchanges
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BTC Price Analysis: Bulls Stage A Comeback

Technically, Bitcoin must hold $60,000 to dispel all fears of further correction and encourage more traders to buy in anticipation of the run to $62,000. Above the support, traders will focus on the 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) and the 50-day EMA confluence resistance at $61,193. The subsequent break above $64,000 will increase the chances of Bitcoin price climbing to retest $66,000 before September. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) and the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) flaunt buy signals in short-term ranges like the four-hour chart.

Bitcoin price
BTC price chart

Conversely, the BTC price forecast calls on traders to be vigilant and prepare for dollar-cost average (DCA) in dips below $60,000. Support at $58,000 will be in handy again in stopping further BTC decline but it is too early to rule out an extended correction to $55,000.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Why did liquidations reach $4.8 billion in August.

Traders were forced out of their positions amid rollercoaster price movements first below $50,000 and recently above $65,000.

2. Should I buy Bitcoin now?

Investors can buy BTC amid the pullback below $62,000, but they must understand the risks in holding and trading cryptocurrencies.

3. Will Bitcoin reach $70,000 this week?

Bitcoin may or may not reach $70,000 depending on various factors like market sentiment, economic news, and technical indicators.
John Isige
John is a seasoned crypto expert, renowned for his in-depth analysis and accurate price predictions in the digital asset market. As the Price Prediction Editor for Market Content at CoinGape Media, he is dedicated to delivering valuable insights on price trends and market forecasts. With his extensive experience in the crypto sphere, John has honed his skills in understanding on-chain data analytics, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Centralized Finance (CeFi), and the dynamic metaverse landscape. Through his steadfast reporting, John keeps his audience informed and equipped to navigate the ever-changing crypto market.
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