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​The Bitcoin trade setup for mid-May 2026 is a "Breakout-Pullback" play centered on the $80,000 psychological level. While the current trading level of approximately $80,800 to $81,000 suggests persistent upside momentum, traders must account for the immediate resistance at the 200-day EMA and the upcoming PPI data.
​Primary Long Configuration
​Entry Strategy:
​Tier 1 Entry (Pullback): Accumulate in the $78,962 – $80,000 zone. This area aligns with the 50% Fibonacci retracement and psychological support.
​Tier 2 Entry (Breakout): Execute on a sustained 4-hour close above $82,130 (the 200-day EMA), targeting the liquidity wall short squeeze.
​Take Profit (TP) Targets:
​TP 1: $82,130. Immediate technical resistance; lock in partial profits here to reduce risk.
​TP 2: $83,437. The 61.8% Fibonacci "Golden Ratio" level; high probability of local exhaustion.
​TP 3: $85,000 – $86,500. The top of the bullish channel and the primary target for May 2026.
​TP 4: $90,000 – $95,000. Long-term resistance zone for a sustained bull run.
​Stop Loss (SL) Parameters:
​Conservative SL: Place at $78,500. This sits just below the 50% Fibonacci level and the psychological floor.
​Structural SL: Place at $76,100. This level is below the cluster of 50-day and 100-day EMAs. A breach here invalidates the current bullish structure and suggests a return to the $70,000 range.
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Crypto Today: $BTC , $ETH , $XRP stuck below key supply zones ahead of US inflation report
Bitcoin extends its correction for the second consecutive day, as investors remain cautious ahead of the US CPI data release.
Ethereum trades between the 100-day EMA resistance and the 50-day EMA support amid ETF outflows.
XRP extends sideways action above the pivotal $1.45 level as retail demand steadies.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP stuck below key supply zones ahead of US inflation report
John Isige
John Isige
FXStreet

Cryptocurrency prices are struggling due to mounting overhead pressure on Tuesday, and traders await the release of April’s US inflation data. Bitcoin (BTC) hovers below $81,000, with support at $80,000 holding at the time of writing.

Altcoins, including Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP), appear to be grinding lower just like Bitcoin, with ETH trading below $2,300 and XRP above the pivotal $1.45 level.
Crypto market sentiment stable ahead of US CPI report
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is expected to release the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for April on Tuesday. This is the primary inflation indicator in the United States (US), measuring the average change in prices of goods and services, including food, housing and transportation over time.

The CPI in March came in hotter than expected, with headline inflation at 3.3% YoY, up from 2.4% in February during the same period. Excluding volatile food and energy prices, the core CPI rose to 2.6% YoY in March, up from the previous 2.5%. Markets expect CPI to rise year-on-year by 3.7% in April, while the core reading is forecast at 2.7%.

Softer inflation data could raise optimism for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve (Fed) in 2026. That said, escalating tensions between the US and Iran in the Middle East have triggered a global surge in oil prices, materially heightening the probability of inflation printing above expectations.

Turning to risk appetite, market sentiment remains steady, as reflected by the Crypto Fear & Greed Index rising to 49 in the fear territory on Tuesday, up from 48 the previous day.Bitcoin spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) experienced mild inflows of roughly $27 million on Monday, breaking a two-day bearish streak, according to SoSoValue data. Cumulative inflows now stand at $59.37 billion, with net assets averaging $109.08 billion.Ethereum spot ETFs continued to see significant pressure, recording almost $17 million in outflows on Monday. While Friday brought some relief with inflows of $3.57 million, this was a modest rebound from the substantial $104 million outflow observed on Thursday.Institutional interest in XRP digital investment products showed significant growth with inflows totaling $26 million on Monday, up from approximately $6 million on Friday. Cumulative inflows now stand at $1.35 billion, with net assets averaging $1.18 billion.
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