Bitcoin, Ethereum in Downtrend: Can Inflation Numbers Spark a Crypto Comeback?

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In July, Bitcoin slipped below the $30,000 support, and now this area has turned into a resistance level.

As we enter August, the attempts to break through the $30,000 barrier are weak, confirming that the selling pressure is still significant.

After experiencing volatile price movements at the beginning of last week, Bitcoin stayed stagnant at the $29,000 mark, and it continues to show a downward trend with low volume.

Now, an intermediate support level around $28,750 has become crucial for the coming days. This area corresponds to Fib 0.382 of the trend that started from $25,000 in June and reached $31,500. The 3-month EMA value also acts as another support line at $28,750.

If Bitcoin closes below the $28,750 — $28,900 range this week, it could trigger rapid downward movements, potentially leading to a short-term drop to $26,000. The short-term exponential moving average (EMA) values also support a bearish outlook, as the 8-EMA crossed below the 21-EMA, creating dynamic resistance around $29,200 to $29,400.

On the other hand, signs of buying weakness are evident in the Stochastic RSI on the daily chart, which remains in oversold territory. An upside breakout point could be found if Bitcoin tests the $30,000 band again and achieves daily closes in that region, leading to potential upside reactions.

In conclusion, the price levels of $28,750 on the lower side and $30,000 on the upper side will be closely monitored to determine Bitcoin's next direction. The upcoming US inflation data, especially the US core inflation, will be crucial in influencing the crypto markets' volatility.

The inflation data will also significantly shape the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions. Although there is no FOMC meeting in August,