Bitcoin faces pressure as it enters the second half of the year, but investors continue to align with optimists, according to Bitget.

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• The cryptocurrency market begins the latter half of 2026 with carefulness, yet signs suggest a positive outlook in the future.
• Global liquidity plays a crucial role in determining the performance of various risk assets, such as cryptocurrencies and traditional markets.
• Bitcoin remains stable at a value ranging from $59,000 to $61,000, even with the anticipation of Bitcoin ETF launches.
• Large investors are accumulating the asset, as indicated by interest in future contracts and on-chain data, demonstrating the asset’s resilience.
• U.S. monetary policy, earnings from Treasury bonds, and decisions made by the Federal Reserve are important factors influencing risk tolerance.
• Institutional inflows picking up again and better liquidity may boost digital assets, although high interest poses a risk.
• S&P 500 is expected to fluctuate between 7,500 and 8,000 points until the conclusion of 2026, with American and gold markets showing corresponding movements in bets.
• Gold is considered a safe investment, with predictions ranging from $9,900 to $6,000 per ounce by the end of the year.

The cryptocurrency market begins the latter half of 2026 with a sense of uncertainty.

Future market indicators and on-chain data suggest a positive long-term outlook despite the recent drop in Bitcoin’s value, as stated by Gil Herrera, the strategy director and Bitget operations lead for Latin America.

Global liquidity will continue to be the primary determinant of risk asset performance for executives in the upcoming months, impacting both traditional markets and the cryptocurrency sector.

Bitcoin is currently trading between $59,000 and $61,000 following a period of market weakness, according to Herrera.

ETFs are still exerting pressure on Bitcoin.

The executive stated that the primary factor causing recent pressure was the emergence of Bitcoin ETF assets.

He stated that withdrawals totaling more than $4 billion had been accumulated since mid-May, which hindered the cryptocurrency’s recovery.

Herrera notes that other signs still exhibit strength.

Future contract open interest is high, funding rates are positive again, and on-chain data indicates accumulation by major investors and low Bitcoin reserves on exchanges.

Bitget’s evaluation shows that institutional involvement is progressing further through ETFs and companies adopting Bitcoin as a treasury asset.

Investors are keeping an eye on Federal Reserve and Treasury actions.

Herrera believes that the second half of the year will be characterized by monitoring US monetary policy in addition to the cryptocurrency market.

Investors should focus on US Treasury bond yields, inflation rates, Federal Reserve actions, and ETF movements to detect shifts in risk tolerance, as per his advice.

If liquidity conditions get better and institutional investors withdraw their contributions from ETFs, it is likely that the situation will be more beneficial for digital assets.

In conclusion, Herrera states that the return of institutional investments and better liquidity can boost digital asset prices, but risks include high interest rates and ongoing ETF outflows.

American and gold bets are popular among investors.

Bitget expects the continuation of the strength of American and gold actions in the global market.

Market forecasts suggest that the S&P 500 will reach a range of 7,500 to 8,000 points by the conclusion of 2026, propelled by company earnings and investments in artificial intelligence.

Gold is considered a key defensive asset, with price estimates ranging from $9,900 to $6,000 per ounce by the year’s end. Oil is expected to remain volatile due to geopolitical risks.

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