$96K+ Breakthrough! Bitcoin Rockets on Weak CPI & Record $754M ETF Surge

The rally in the price of BTCUSD above the psychological $95000 level was bolstered by the weak U.S. CPI number, which has driven speculation that Federal Reserve monetary policy may be changed to reflect lower rates on its balance sheet. The digital asset has established a new all-time high of $96374.

Bitcoin spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) in the United States saw a marked increase in their respective net inflows; January 12 saw net inflows of approximately $117 million (primarily due to Fidelity's FBTC having approximately $112 million) after an extended period of net outflows. Then on January 13, Bitcoin spot ETF net inflows skyrocketed; total net inflows on that day were assessed to be approximately $754 million—a record high—again being primarily driven by FBTC, which accounted for just over $351 million of that figure. Early volatility within 2026, including many outflows (like those of $681 million during the first full week) and then prices recovering above the $90,000.00 threshold, coupled with the return of strong institutional buying activity, represents an influx of new interested institutions. Total Cumulative Historical Net Inflows have reached approximately $57.3 billion as of January 13, with total net assets managed at close to $123 billion. Data for January 14 is pending for market close.

Oscillators and moving averages to forecast the trend of BTCUSD

CMP- $95159

EMA (4-hour chart)

55-EMA- $91573

200-EMA- $90632

365-EMA- $92611. The pair trades above the short-term (55 EMA) and above the 200 and 365 EMA long-term moving averages.

Major Support - $93600. Any breach below $93600 will drag the pair down to $91800/$90000/$88356/$86650/$84440/$83000/$80000.

Major Resistance - $97000.  Any break above $97000 confirms minor bullishness, a jump to $97400/$98500/$10000/$107000.

Indicators (4-hour chart)

CCI(50)- Bullish

ADX-  Bullish

5. Investment Strategy for BTCUSD

It is good to buy on dips around $92000 with a stop loss around $90000  for target profits of $100000/$107000.