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Bitcoin regained ground on July 18, 2026, after a brief dip, per CoinGecko’s coverage data. This rebound came as the Nasdaq Composite Index recovered from a steep early drop—trimming losses by midday. It showed partial restoration of investor confidence in the markets today. Bitcoin climbed back to $63,000 while Nasdaq cut its hefty early loss, signaling markets were ready to rally again soon.
Bitcoin’s Price Action and Market Factors
Bitcoin surged after an earlier dip today, according to Kraken exchange data. June inflation figures showed a year-over-year rise below forecasts but above the Federal Reserve’s 2% goal, easing fears of aggressive monetary tightening that had pressured growth assets like tech stocks and cryptocurrencies recently. VanEck‘s research highlights this tight correlation between Bitcoin and Nasdaq during inflation sell-offs, indicating how inflation data shaped their joint performance.
The Nasdaq Composite bounced from a sharp early loss to a smaller decline. Since it’s heavily focused on growth and tech sectors, it strongly affects crypto sentiment given many investors hold both. CNBC reported positive tech earnings beats helped ease the day’s risks, which reduced wholesale selloffs and lifted correlated assets like Bitcoin, increasing trading volume compared with weekly averages.
Institutional Activity and ETF Flows
Bitwise noted that spot Bitcoin ETF inflows appeared across multiple products this week. Also, The Block documented rising futures open interest on the CME, reflecting growing institutional activity that supported Bitcoin’s recovery.
Technical Indicators Supporting the Recovery
Glassnode‘s on-chain analysis found Bitcoin’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) rose from oversold to neutral range, suggesting buyers regained control after last weekend’s correction. Exchange reserves have dropped over the past ten days, per CryptoQuant, which shows less pressure to sell among holders recently—a trend that bodes well for market stability.
Market Outlook and Upcoming Catalysts
Market watchers are eyeing July 21, 2026, when the Federal Reserve plans to release new monetary policy.
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