'DAILY CRYPTO LIVE' WITH CRYPTO KID!

| Podcasts | February 12, 2026 | 6.07 Thousand views

TL;DR

BlackRock is buying a specific crypto token for the first time ever, while Bitcoin sits at $67k with traders preparing for high volatility around tomorrow's CPI inflation data release.

πŸ“ˆ Bitcoin Market Outlook 3 insights

Four-year cycle suggests more downside possible

Bitcoin historically bottoms between September-October of midterm years, with diminishing losses each cycle (86% β†’ 77% β†’ current 52% drawdown).

Key resistance level at $72K critical

Breaking above $72K could trigger a move to $80K+ and close CME gaps at $83.7K, with 25x more short liquidations above vs below current levels.

DCA strategy recommended despite timing uncertainty

Experts suggest dollar-cost averaging now while accumulating cash for potential lower prices in coming months.

πŸ“Š Economic Data Impact 3 insights

Strong jobs data complicates Fed rate cut expectations

January added 130K jobs (above expectations) with 92% probability of no rate cuts in 34 days, despite White House pushing for cuts.

CPI data tomorrow expected to drive major volatility

Inflation forecast to drop from 2.7% to 2.5%, with potential for 5%+ Bitcoin price swings similar to December 2025 CPI release.

Fed focused solely on employment and inflation targets

Despite $38.7 trillion national debt requiring $9.5 trillion refinancing, Fed won't consider fiscal policy in rate decisions.

🏦 BlackRock Crypto News 2 insights

BlackRock making first-ever direct crypto purchase

The world's largest asset manager is buying a specific crypto token, signaling potential institutional validation of altcoin season.

Uniswap appears to be the target token

While not explicitly confirmed, hosts heavily implied BlackRock's purchase involves Uniswap token.

Bottom Line

Prepare for high volatility around tomorrow's CPI data release while considering dollar-cost averaging into Bitcoin, as breaking $72K resistance could trigger significant upside despite longer-term bearish cycle patterns.

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