Bitcoin Weekly Outlook (July 13–17, 2026)Bitcoin / U.S. dollarBITSTAMP:BTCUSDYES_GroupBitcoin traded sideways with a slight bearish bias last week as investors remained cautious ahead of several key U.S. economic data releases. Although demand for risk assets continued to be supported by institutional capital inflows, the stronger U.S. dollar and rising U.S. Treasury yields limited Bitcoin's upside potential. Toward the end of the week, however, the cryptocurrency began to recover on renewed buying interest, leaving the overall price action confined within a trading range. This week's key U.S. economic data will play an important role in shaping expectations for the Federal Reserve's monetary policy. Stronger-than-expected economic figures could strengthen the U.S. dollar and push Treasury yields higher, creating headwinds for risk assets, including Bitcoin. Conversely, weaker-than-expected data may revive expectations of a more accommodative Fed policy, encouraging capital flows into risk assets and providing support for Bitcoin prices. In addition, investors should closely monitor capital flows into Spot Bitcoin ETFs and institutional investment activity, as both remain key drivers of Bitcoin's short-term price direction. Continued net inflows into Spot Bitcoin ETFs could help absorb selling pressure and support further price recovery, despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties. Weekly Outlook: Sideways with a Bullish Bias Bitcoin continues to trade above a key support level and is showing early signs of recovery following renewed buying interest toward the end of last week. However, the price must break above the $64,300–64,500 resistance zone to open the way toward the next upside target at $65,300–65,500. If Bitcoin fails to break through this resistance, it may pull back to retest the Fair Value Gap (FVG) and Order Block support zone around $63,300–64,000 before attempting another recovery. Overall, Bitcoin's short-term direction will largely depend on upcoming U.S. economic data, as well as continued capital flows into Spot Bitcoin ETFs.