Bitcoin Price Forecast as Markets Brace For US CPI

Bitcoin price trades at $118,652 today, August 12, with a 2.18% decline. This drop comes ahead of the release of the US CPI data release. Because of this, analysts are looking at what lies ahead. Some projections suggest BTC might head to $94,000, while others are still optimistic about a rally, potentially to $141,000.

Bitcoin Price in Focus Ahead of US CPI Data

BTC price is under the spotlight. Just yesterday, it clinched $122,000. However, now, the momentum is shifting. By losing nearly $4,000 in value in just a day, it is clear that traders are jittery because they are unsure of what might happen next after CPI.

The majority of forecasts given by analysts are leaning toward the bullish side. One of these is by Crypto Rand. he said that after some amazing momentum over the weekend, Bitcoin price will continue to push for more. That means that altcoins will have to remain on hold.

Besides sharing his belief, he also takes note of a bull flag. It appeared in the first half of the year. The distance from the bottom to the top is what determines how high it is going to rally. Going by this, one should expect an upsurge to $141,000.

While Crypto Rand says that this highlights a good opportunity, Gert Van Lagen is even more optimistic. His target is even higher at $370,000. He bases this on a step-like formation that mimics a staircase. In a recent X post, he says that going by this, BTC might get to $370,000. Such a high price is likely for a long-term Bitcoin price forecast for 2025 and beyond.

However, there is another side to Lagen’s theory, and this is the bearish one. He warns that there is still the possibility of the price falling to $94,000. This is the price at which he believes his theory of getting to $370,000 is going to be invalid.

Before getting to $94,000, there is the risk of getting to $115,000 in the near term. This outlook is shared by analyst Scient’s post that this fall will happen after rejection. He says the price will get rejected before it falls back to $115,000.

CPI Data Release May Spike Volatility

There is one major reason why many BTC holders are jittery today. This reason is the release of CPI data. Because of tariffs, there seems to be a consensus that the data is going to show that inflation has become a thorn in the flesh again, and this will affect the BTC price movements.

MarketWatch data shows that CPI is expected to come to 2.8%. This will be more than the 2.7% announced last month. However, even if this happens, Bitcoin might reach an ATH. This is because the data might be just a passing wind and not cause any lasting impact on the price.

To sum up, jitters about inflation are causing havoc. However, this does not change the fact that the Bitcoin price is bullish. What this means is we might get to $147,000 just like some analysts expect.

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Muthoni Mary is a seasoned crypto market analyst and writer with over three years of experience decoding blockchain trends, price movements, and market dynamics. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Finance) from Kenyatta University, blending a solid academic foundation with a sharp eye for technical analysis and a deep understanding of on-chain data. Her work delivers clear, data-driven insights that empower investors to navigate the fast-evolving digital asset space with confidence. When she’s not analyzing the markets, Mary enjoys reading and travelling.

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