Bitcoin stalls above $80K despite CLARITY Act pass: What will trigger a breakout?

Bitcoin’s break above $82,000 and a return of strong institutional demand are prerequisites to confirm a trend change for BTC price....
Key takeaways
- 1Bitcoin must break and hold above $82,000-$84,000 resistance to confirm uptrend continuation.
- 2Spot Bitcoin ETF outflows of $635 million on Wednesday signal weakening institutional demand.
- 3Breaking above 200-day moving averages last triggered 48.5% rally to $126,000 ATH in April 2025.
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Why it matters
Bitcoin's price action at $82K determines institutional adoption momentum in India's growing crypto market. CLARITY Act passage removes regulatory uncertainty, but ETF inflows are critical for sustained rally that could impact retail investor confidence and adoption across Indian exchanges.
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