Bitcoin Price Tests $80K Resistance, Fidelity Executive Spot Next Bull Run

Bitcoin price is once again showing strength amid the broader market volatility, with bulls approaching to move past the $80,000 resistance. Inflows into spot bitcoin ETFs have resumed again, surging to $630 million on May 1. This shows that institutional interest in BTC is back, along with retail action.

Experts Share Key Bitcoin Price Levels to Watch

As per popular analyst Daan Crypto Trades, Bitcoin price must hold above $72,000 to maintain the bullish structure. He added BTC that maintained its short term bullish structure after breaking above the $72,000 level. This eventually led to an additional 10% rally in April.

The analyst noted that holding above this breakout zone is essential to preserve the current upward trend. He identified the low $80,000 range as the next critical resistance area on higher timeframes.

Daan believes that this range has a strong technical confluence that includes the November 2025 low, the daily 200 day moving average and exponential moving average, as well as a CME gap near $84,000.

Bitcoin Price Outlook for May

Another market analyst Ali Charts stated that Bitcoin price is consolidating in the tight range at the start of May. Moreover, major liquidity levels are shaping the near-term market outlook.

The analyst identified $80,000 as a key overhead barrier, where a large concentration of short side liquidity has formed. A breakout above this level could trigger a short squeeze, potentially pushing Bitcoin price toward the $84,000 region.

On the downside, Ali Charts highlighted support zones at $75,000, $73,000, and $70,000. This is where the liquidity clusters could absorb any retracement if resistance holds. He added that Bitcoin price is currently in a consolidation phase. Thus, a decisive daily close outside the $75,000 to $80,000 range is likely to determine the broader trend for the rest of the month.

Capital Rotates from Gold to Bitcoin ETFs

Jurrien Timmer, the director of Global macros at Fidelity stated that Bitcoin is showing improving momentum and risk adjusted returns following its price correction from $126,000 to $60,000.

Timmer noted that Bitcoin’s Sharpe ratio has strengthened relative to gold and other asset classes, including commodities. He also pointed to a shift in capital flows, with investors rotating out of gold ETPs and back into Bitcoin ETPs.

Timmer also pointed out the strong conviction among the long-term Bitcoin holders. He said the he views BTC as one component within a diversified portfolio framework rather than a standalone asset.

Timmer added that recent market conditions have produced a “double accumulation” signal based on technical indicators. This hints at the possibility of further upside if Bitcoin price breaks above key resistance levels.

As per data from Farside Investors, spot Bitcoin ETFs saw inflows of $630 million on May 1. BlackRock reported continued strong demand for its iShares Bitcoin Trust, IBIT. The fund recorded net inflows of 3,627 Bitcoin valued at approximately $284.17 million.

The IBIT Bitcoin ETF also recorded $2 billion in trading volume, reflecting sustained institutional participation in Bitcoin investment products.