Bitcoin (BTCUSD) comes back to life: what happens next
The Bitcoin (BTCUSD) price rose to 63,421 USD. Buyers remain resilient, but renewed capital inflows would make their task easier.
BTCUSD forecast: key takeaways
Bitcoin (BTCUSD) is rising at the start of the week, but geopolitical risks and the FOMC minutes remain in focus
Bulls need capital inflows into ETFs to resume
BTCUSD forecast for 17 August 2026: 63,520
Fundamental analysis
The Bitcoin price is rising to 63,421 USD on Monday. The fundamental backdrop for BTCUSD remains mixed. Earlier, soft US inflation data and a decline in the probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike in September to around 33% supported risk assets. A weaker US dollar remains an additional positive factor.
Geopolitics continues to weigh on the cryptocurrency market through energy prices. Negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz remain deadlocked, while rising Brent prices increase the risk that energy inflation could become a more persistent factor.
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Central banks are buying gold at a record pace: what is next for XAUUSD?
Despite ongoing support, gold is forming a correction and testing the 4,390 USD level.
XAUUSD forecast: key takeaways
The likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate hike in September is around 35%
The key upcoming event will be the release of the minutes from the July FOMC meeting on 19 August
XAUUSD forecast for 18 August 2026: 4,345 and 4,480
Fundamental analysis
Weak employment data, moderate inflation, and lower retail sales have prompted investors to reassess the outlook for US monetary policy. At this stage, the market estimates the probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike in September at around 35%, which continues to provide fundamental support for gold.
US-Iran negotiations have effectively reached a deadlock, with Tehran announcing a shift to an offensive stance. Brent oil prices have risen to 89.00 USD per barrel, simultaneously supporting demand for safe-haven assets and increasing the risk of renewed inflationary pressure.
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The US 30 is completing its correction and is poised to resume its rise towards a new all-time high. A breakout below the 53,800.0 support level could push the index lower and open the way towards 52,900.0.
US 30 forecast: key takeaways
Recent data: US PPI remained flat in July compared to June
Market impact: the current data has a moderately positive impact on the US 30
Fundamental analysis
The release of the US Producer Price Index for July 2026 may have a moderately positive impact on the US 30 index and the US stock market overall, as PPI growth came in at 0.0% month-on-month versus expectations of a 0.2% increase. In June, the indicator fell by 0.1%.
For the US 30, the main positive factor is a potential easing of concerns about further monetary tightening by the Federal Reserve.
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Solana receives double support: ETFs grow as Alpenglow speeds up the network
SOLUSD continues to strengthen today amid the development of regulated infrastructure. The current SOLUSD rate stands at 85.85
SOLUSD forecast: key takeaways
Spot products on Solana continue to attract capital
The Alpenglow upgrade is expected to significantly accelerate transaction finality
SOLUSD forecast for 20 August 2026: 89.00 or 83.60
Fundamental analysis
Spot products on Solana continue to attract capital, while interest from large investors is supported by the development of regulated infrastructure. An additional positive factor is Bitwise’s plans to tokenise its Solana staking ETF through Superstate.
The main fundamental driver for the ecosystem is Alpenglow. The upgrade is expected to significantly accelerate transaction finality, with a target of around 150 ms compared to approximately 12.8 seconds for the current TowerBFT finalisation.
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