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Bitcoin traded at $118,434 on July 19, 2025, with a total market 
capitalization of $2.35 trillion. Over the last 24 hours, it moved within an 
intraday range of $117,010 to $119,529, generating a trade volume of $42.72 
billion. Bitcoin From a daily chart perspective, bitcoin exhibited a 
pronounced bullish structure as it advanced from below […]

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Bitcoin is currently holding above the $115,000 level after setting a new all- 
time high of approximately $123,000 last Monday. The price structure remains 
firmly bullish, with buyers still in control, but growing signs suggest the 
potential for a short-term correction. Momentum has slowed, and the market is 
entering a consolidation phase as traders reassess risk. Related Reading: 
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Demand Accelerates According to new data from CryptoQuant, Bitcoin miner 
selling has surged sharply. On July 15, the same day Bitcoin reached its 
latest peak, daily BTC inflows to exchanges jumped from 19,000 BTC to 81,000 
BTC — a clear sign that major holders, including miners and whales, took 
advantage of high prices to offload assets. Notably, miner outflows spiked to 
16,000 BTC, the highest daily level since April, and nearly all of it was sent 
directly to exchanges. These inflows suggest a shift in sentiment among large 
players, raising the probability of increased supply pressure in the short 
term. While the broader trend remains intact, and fundamentals like long-term 
holder activity are still strong, the spike in exchange deposits is a classic 
signal to watch. Whether this leads to a deeper pullback or simply a healthy 
reset will likely be decided in the coming days. Miners Take Profits As 
Bitcoin Hits All-Time High Fresh data from CryptoQuant reveals that Bitcoin 
miners have resumed aggressive selling behavior as BTC reached a new all-time 
high of ~$123,000. On July 15, miner outflows spiked to 16,000 BTC — the 
highest single-day total since April 7. This level of activity represents what 
analysts at CryptoQuant describe as an “extreme outflow,” indicating that 
miners seized the opportunity to take profits at elevated prices. The miners 
sent nearly all the BTC they withdrew from their wallets directly to 
centralized exchanges. This reinforces the interpretation that the move was 
not simply a strategic reallocation but an active decision to sell into market 
strength. Such behavior often signals growing caution among miners, who may 
expect either near-term price exhaustion or are simply capitalizing on 
favorable conditions after months of holding. Miner behavior has long been 
viewed as a leading indicator of potential market shifts. When outflows rise — 
particularly to exchanges — it tends to precede increased volatility or 
temporary tops. While the broader Bitcoin trend remains bullish and investor 
demand stays strong, this wave of miner selling injects a dose of uncertainty. 
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What’s Next? BTC Consolidates Below ATH After Explosive Rally The daily chart 
of Bitcoin (BTC/USD) shows price consolidating in a tight range between 
$115,730 and $123,230 after reaching a new all-time high. This zone is now 
acting as a short-term channel, with buyers defending the $115K area while 
facing resistance around $123K. The latest daily candle shows low volatility, 
suggesting indecision among traders as Bitcoin pauses after its recent 
breakout. Volume has tapered off following a massive spike that coincided with 
the all-time high breakout, a potential signal of exhaustion or reduced 
participation from large buyers. The 50-day simple moving average (SMA) at 
$108,796 remains well below the current price, confirming the bullish momentum 
is still intact, but any breakdown below the $115K level could bring the 
50-day SMA into focus as a potential support. Related Reading: All 40K 
Remaining Bitcoin From The 80K Whale Just Moved: $4.75B In One Wallet Now So 
far, the trend structure remains bullish, but with a growing number of 
analysts pointing to miner sales and whale activity, traders are closely 
monitoring price action for signs of a pullback or renewed breakout. If BTC 
can reclaim $123,230 with volume, the next leg up could follow. Until then, 
this consolidation may serve as a healthy cooldown before the next major move. 
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