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8/17/2026 10:45:00 AM

BTC: Weak US Data Overshadows Range Hold

BTC: Weak US Data Overshadows Range Hold

BTC stays near recent range lows while July retail sales fell 0.6% and consumer sentiment dropped to 51.0 on softer US macro data.

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BTC holds near the lower end of its recent range as macro data takes center stage. July retail sales declined 0.6 percent, the steepest monthly drop in over a year, while consumer sentiment slid to 51.0. Bitcoin price action now tracks closely with macroeconomic data release trends that shape crypto market sentiment across risk assets.


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