FxWirePro- BTCUSD Daily Outlook

BTCUSD surged sharply after weak US inflation data. It hit a high of $66688 at the time of writing and is currently trading around $66287.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.30% m/m in Apr from 0.40% the previous month, in line with the estimate. The annual CPI dropped by 0.10% points to 3.4%. This has increased demand for riskier assets like Bitcoin.

US markets -

NASDAQ (negative correlation with BTC) - Bullish (neutral for BTC). The NASDAQ hits fresh all-time high on rate cut hopes. Any close above 18800 will take the index to 19000.

According to the CME Fed watch tool, the probability of a no-rate cut in June increased to 97.3% from 91.3% a week ago.

Technicals-

BTCUSD trades above the short-term moving average (21 and 55 EMA) and the long-term moving average (200 EMA) in the 4-hour chart.

Minor support- $63000. Any break below will take it to the next level at $60000/$56000/$50000.

Bull case-

Primary supply zone -$67500. Any break above confirms a bullish continuation. A jump to $70000/$73500 is possible.

Secondary barrier- $75000. A close above that barrier targets $80000.

It is good to buy on dips around $63000 with SL around $60000 for TP of $70000.

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