Bitcoin price prediction: Will strong ETF inflows offset risk of pullback? BTC consolidates at $73,988

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Bitcoin down 0.30% today at $73,988

Highlights

US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs posted over $760 million in net inflows last week, marking a third consecutive week of positive institutional demand.
Renewed ETF flows and institutional activity coincided with Bitcoin reaching its highest level since the Iran conflict, despite ongoing volatility and selling pressure.
Technical momentum is strongly bullish but overbought, with Bitcoin likely to consolidate between $70,000 and $76,500 as a downward correction becomes more probable.

ETF inflows bolster demand as volatility spikes amid selling pressure

Three consecutive weeks of net inflows into US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs were reported, with over $760 million recorded last week. Institutional demand has increased and ETF flows have resumed, highlighted by a single day in early March with approximately $500 million in new ETF inflows. Bitcoin also reached its highest price since the onset of the Iran conflict before pulling back, with recent ETF and institutional activity accompanied by elevated volatility, though price action has remained under broader selling pressure.

Overbought momentum signals risk as bullish structure holds

BTC’s technical setup remains bullish in the short and medium term, with the current price above the SMA-20 and SMA-50. The Ichimoku Kijun at $68,705.13 serves as immediate support, while resistance remains at higher levels, notably just below the recent $76,000 high. Momentum indicators are strong, as shown by an ADX of 28.06 and a bullish RSI of 61.47, but overbought conditions are evident via the Stoch RSI at 100.00 and CCI at 159.34. The BBP indicates clear short-term buyer dominance, supported by a positive Awesome Oscillator, yet overbought oscillators flag risk of a possible pause or reversal.

Downside correction favored as consolidation overshadows breakout odds

Over the next five trading days, BTC is expected to oscillate within a typical volatility band between $70,000 and $76,500. The probability of a short-term upward breakout above $76,500 is low (less than 20%), meaning a downward correction is more likely if key support levels are breached. The baseline expectation is for price consolidation within this range, but a sustained move below $70,000 could trigger accelerated selling toward lower support levels. Overall, technical signals suggest a cautious stance is warranted in the near term.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, sees short-term technical strength for Bitcoin but notes persistent long-term weakness. He points to ETF inflows and strong momentum, yet stresses that overbought signals and underlying selling pressure cannot be ignored. The analyst believes price is likely to stay range-bound, with downside risk if support at $70,000 fails. "Base case remains cautious: I will watch for a break below $70,000 as a trigger for deeper correction."

Previously it was reported that Strategy continued to expand its position as the largest public holder of Bitcoin through significant acquisitions. The return of robust institutional inflows and renewed ETF activity suggests persistent buyer interest, making the $70,000 support a critical level to monitor for downside risk in the coming sessions.

Source of Data: BTC Price Analysis by TU

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