Will Bitcoin Face a Bull Trap Post December CPI Numbers?
Bitcoin is facing a battle on two fronts: on one side, the pressure from the macroeconomic environment, and on the other, the advance of the bearish brigade that keeps the bulls at bay. The upcoming US CPI report (Feb 12) is critical for Bitcoin's price. A lower-than-expected inflation reading could trigger a rally. Most predict inflation around 2.9%, but Wednesday’s CPI release could act as a catalyst for Bitcoin’s price, with analysts pointing to a narrowing triangle pattern that signals an imminent breakout.
Following the CPI release, Bitcoin experienced a notable decline. This reaction reflects market expectations of potentially softer monetary policy ahead, as lower numbers could suggest. But could this recent surge be a false dawn?
Decoding the Potential Bitcoin Bull Trap
The question on everyone's mind: will this rally hold, or is it a carefully laid bull trap? In such a scenario, the latest rise will prove to be a bull trap and the asset could drop down in the $15.5k to $16.6 range to collect liquidity.
CPI, ETFs, and the Future of Bitcoin's Price
However, if the macro market Wednesday’s CPI release could act as a catalyst for Bitcoin’s price. Analyst van de Poppe predicts Bitcoin gains amid ETF inflows and upcoming CPI. 11 de sept. de 2025 Bitcoin ETFs saw $117 million inflows on September 10, signaling potential price surge. Whether these ETF inflows can sustain a true bull run or merely delay the inevitable remains to be seen. Keep a close watch on upcoming CPI data for critical clues.