Will Bitcoin be at or above $78,500 on Aug 28?

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Entry · YES56¢

PublishedAug 26

Aug 26 forecast

Sustained spot-fund inflows have kept Bitcoin near the cutoff, so an August 28 price at or above $78,500 is favored but far from guaranteed.

Bitcoin enters the final stretch close to the required level after a strong rally supported by sustained investment-fund inflows and expanding spot demand. That proximity makes a qualifying price the more likely outcome. However, repeated rejection near $80,000, heavy profit-taking and major macroeconomic catalysts leave substantial room for a sharp move either way.

Points to YES

Bitcoin's proximity to the cutoff leaves only a small upward move needed, raising the chance that ordinary short-term volatility produces a qualifying price.
On August 26, Bitcoin was quoted at $78,567.36, narrowly above the $78,500 cutoff.
Persistent investment-fund inflows provide spot demand that can absorb profit-taking and help keep Bitcoin above the cutoff.
U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin funds recorded $314 million in net inflows for August 25, their seventh consecutive positive session.
The rally's restrained futures leverage reduces dependence on crowded long positions, lowering the risk that routine deleveraging alone drives Bitcoin far below the cutoff.
On August 25, Bitcoin-denominated futures open interest was near a five-month low while perpetual funding remained below 10% despite the rally toward $80,000.

Points to NO

Repeated rejection near $80,000 and active profit-taking can cap rebounds and leave Bitcoin vulnerable to slipping below the cutoff.
On August 26, Bitcoin traded at $78,707 after rejection at $80,000, while long-term holders were reported to be taking profits.
Overbought momentum after the rapid weekly advance increases the chance of continued consolidation or a corrective selloff before August 28.
On August 26, Bitcoin had pulled back below $79,000 after a seven-day surge above $80,000, while widely followed momentum indicators showed overbought conditions.

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