Despite hawkish Fed rhetoric on inflation and sustained outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs, BTC surged past the $60,000 mark. The market is divided on whether this is a bull trap or a prelude to $65,000. This brief covers the conflicting signals.
Bitcoin rallied above $60,000 on July 2, 2026, defying Federal Reserve rate hike fears and persistent net outflows from US spot Bitcoin ETFs.

Mixed Signals
The breakout comes as Fed Chair Powell reiterated inflation concerns, leading to expectations of further rate increases. Meanwhile, spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded consistent outflows in recent weeks. This leaves traders questioning if the rally is a bull trap or a genuine push toward $65,000.
On the technical side, $60,000 is a key psychological level; a hold above it could target $62,000 resistance, while a rapid rejection would confirm bearish dominance. Fund flows and Fed commentary remain the key catalysts.
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