Bitcoin Bulls Charge Past $66K on Positive Inflation News, Triggers Short Squeeze
Zameer Attar16 May 20241 min read
Bitcoin has surged past the $66,000 mark, sparking a frenzy of short liquidations totaling over $48 million in just one day. This surge came on the heels of positive U.S. inflation data, suggesting a potential easing of inflationary pressures.
The Impact of Inflation Data on Bitcoin
New data on Wednesday revealed a slight increase in the monthly core CPI rate by 0.3%, along with a year-on-year rise of 3.6%, marking the lowest 12-month core inflation rate since April 2021. These numbers hinted at a slowdown in inflation, reigniting bullish sentiment around Bitcoin and resulting in a total of $58 million worth of Bitcoin positions being liquidated.
Inflows and Outflows
Wednesday saw a significant net inflow of over $302 million, with Bitcoin spot ETFs experiencing their largest daily influx since early May. Fidelity’s FBTC led the charge with an impressive $131 million inflow, followed closely by Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) at $86 million. Ark Invest and 21Shares’ ARKB also attracted $39 million in this liquidation frenzy.
Bitcoin’s dominance surged to 51.9%, while Ether’s dominance dipped to 14.4%. This reshuffling coincided with a 5.5% increase in the global cryptocurrency market cap, now standing at $2.51 trillion. The GM 30 Index, comprising the top 30 cryptocurrencies, also surged by 5.45% to 133.49.
Bitcoin’s Institutional Appeal
With favorable inflation data setting the stage, the cryptocurrency trading landscape underwent a significant shift following Bitcoin’s rapid ascent. However, beyond the numbers, the growing institutional interest in Bitcoin positions it not just as a digital asset but as a symbol of a new era in investment.
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