Will Bitcoin be at or above $78,000 on Aug 28?
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Entry · YES54¢
PublishedAug 26
Aug 26 forecast
Bitcoin is already trading modestly above the threshold after a powerful rally backed by fresh inflows, so an August 28 price of at least $78,000 is likely.
Bitcoin enters the final two days with a modest cushion above the threshold and strong recent momentum supported by ETF inflows and expanding stablecoin liquidity. Repeated rejection near $81,000, overbought readings, and demand for downside protection create meaningful uncertainty, but the short window favors holding enough of the recent advance to remain above $78,000.
Points to YES
- Bitcoin's current position above $79,000 provides a modest cushion over the threshold, reducing the decline needed before August 28 and making an above-threshold reading more likely.On August 26, the Bitcoin Real-Time Index displayed $79,024.46 after ranging from $77,853.30 to $79,233.40 during the session.
- Large recent ETF inflows provide spot demand that can absorb selling and help preserve the rally through the short remaining window.On August 24, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $337.56 million in net inflows, led by BlackRock's IBIT and Fidelity's FBTC.
- Expanding stablecoin supply adds deployable crypto-market liquidity, improving the chance that buyers absorb profit-taking near the threshold.On August 25, reported seven-day supply growth was $2.2 billion for USDT and $1.8 billion for USDC.
Points to NO
- Overheated momentum and repeated rejection near $81,000 increase the chance of a sharp pullback that crosses below the threshold before the relevant August 28 reading.On August 25, Bitcoin's daily RSI reached 82.93, its highest since November 2024, indicating short-term overheating.
- Profit-taking by newer large holders creates near-term supply that could overwhelm the market's narrow cushion if fresh demand weakens.On August 25, monitored on-chain commentary said newer large holders had realized more than $1.2 billion in profits over three days.
- Persistent demand for downside protection signals concern about an abrupt reversal, leaving the above-threshold outcome exposed to near-term volatility.On August 25, seven-day options skews remained negative even after Bitcoin's rally, indicating continued demand for downside protection.
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