Bitcoin Holds $111K As Markets Brace For Fed Decision

(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Bitcoin maintains its grip above $111,000 as traders position themselves ahead of critical U.S. economic data that could reshape the cryptocurrency landscape.

Trading at $111,547 on Tuesday morning, the digital asset retreated 0.43% from Monday's levels while institutional flows continued supporting price stability.

Market participants await Thursday's Consumer Price Index release and the Federal Reserve's September 17 meeting, where an 82% probability exists for a 25 basis point rate cut according to prediction markets.

The upcoming inflation data will test whether core CPI holds near 3.1% yearly, potentially influencing the Fed's monetary policy trajectory through year-end.

Technical analysis reveals Bitcoin trapped in a narrow corridor between $110,000 support and $112,000 resistance, with volatility compressed to multi-month lows.



The cryptocurrency failed multiple attempts to sustain gains above the psychological $112,000 barrier since late August, creating a consolidation pattern that typically precedes significant directional moves.

Exchange-traded funds drove renewed institutional interest, with Bitcoin products attracting $368.25 million in net inflows on September 8. Fidelity's FBTC led with $156.5 million while BlackRock 's IBIT contributed $25.5 million to the surge.

This marked the strongest single-day institutional demand since early August, pushing total Bitcoin ETF assets under management to $145.4 billion.

Meanwhile, Ethereum ETFs experienced contrasting dynamics with $96.7 million in outflows, highlighting institutional rotation toward Bitcoin as the preferred digital store of value.

The divergence signals investor preference for Bitcoin's established market position amid economic uncertainty. The Relative Strength Index hovers near neutral territory at 43.91, indicating neither overbought nor oversold conditions.

Moving averages show Bitcoin trading below short-term resistance while maintaining support above longer-term trend lines. The MACD displays minimal momentum divergence, reflecting the current consolidation phase.

Global liquidity conditions remain favorable for risk assets, with the yellow-line Global Liquidity Index maintaining elevated levels throughout September.

This metric tracks combined central bank balance sheets and suggests continued monetary accommodation supports cryptocurrency valuations. Producer Price Index data scheduled for September 10 will provide initial inflation insights before Thursday's comprehensive CPI report.

Lower-than-expected readings could strengthen the case for aggressive Fed easing, potentially triggering Bitcoin 's breakout toward $115,000 resistance levels.

Corporate treasuries and institutional adoption continue providing structural demand despite short-term price consolidation.

MicroStrategy expanded its Bitcoin holdings while various corporations explore cryptocurrency treasury strategies, creating a foundation for sustained price appreciation.

Market observers note September's historically challenging performance for cryptocurrencies, yet current institutional flows suggest different dynamics may prevail in 2025.

The combination of ETF demand, potential Fed rate cuts, and corporate adoption creates multiple catalysts for upward price movement.

Should Bitcoin break above $112,000 with sustained volume, technical targets point toward $115,000 and potentially $120,000 in an extended rally scenario.

Conversely, failure to hold $110,000 support could trigger retracement toward $108,000 levels where stronger institutional buying may emerge.

The coming 48 hours will prove decisive as inflation data either confirms market expectations for Fed easing or surprises investors with persistent price pressures.

Bitcoin's response to these developments will likely set the tone for the remainder of September and potentially influence fourth-quarter performance across all risk assets.

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