The global crypto market capitalization has reached the $4 trillion milestone for the first time , driven by massive capital inflows, particularly into Bitcoin, which continues to dominate over 59% of the total crypto market valuation. To provide perspective, since January 2024, more than $2 trillion in fresh capital has flowed into the cryptocurrency markets, with Bitcoin capturing over $1.2 trillion of these new investments. Source: Coingecko While Bitcoin’s momentum has moderated over the past 48 hours, creating opportunities for altcoins like Ethereum and Solana to surge , market analysts continue to project that BTC will maintain its trajectory toward a $142,000 price target. CryptoQuant Reveals a 20-25% Upside that Could Fuel $140K BTC Bitcoin is currently trading at $118,856 after reaching highs near $123,000 and encountering bearish buy-side liquidity, which has led to rejection and established a mid-range bearish configuration. However, according to CryptoQuant’s analysis , the Short-Term Holder (STH) MVRV indicator suggests additional upside potential for Bitcoin lies ahead. Historical data shows that whenever the STH MVRV reaches approximately 1.35, representing +35% unrealized gains, it typically triggers profit-taking activities, usually followed by short-term price corrections. Source: CryptoQuant Currently, BTC remains considerably below that threshold as the present STH MVRV sits around 1.15, indicating Bitcoin still has potential to climb approximately 20% to 25% before reaching that critical MVRV level again. Furthermore, U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to open the $9 trillion American retirement market to investments in Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, as covered by the Financial Times. A 20% rally from current levels, pushing BTC above $140,000, remains highly plausible. Technical Analysis: Will $121K Resistance Break or Hold? From a technical perspective, the Bitcoin ( BTC/USDT ) daily chart displays a consolidation pattern just beneath the crucial $121K resistance zone. The price is trading above the 9-day simple moving average (SMA), indicating sustained bullish momentum. A breakout above this consolidation range would likely trigger a move toward the next major target at $132,286. The RSI at 70.08 signals slightly overbought conditions, although not yet at extreme levels, suggesting that buyers still maintain control. Support is firmly established at $111K, backed by both horizontal structure and proximity to the STH MVRV line at $102,764.29, which often marks a value zone for short-term holders. Overall, the structure leans bullish, and if Bitcoin decisively breaks $121K, it may ignite a strong continuation toward the upper price target. However, a failure to clear resistance could result in another retest of the $111K–$115K support zone. Bitcoin Hyper Raises $3.31M: Layer-2 Project Gains Momentum As Bitcoin appears to be establishing new local highs, early investors are strategically positioning themselves in projects developing on Bitcoin’s blockchain infrastructure. One such BRC-20 project is Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) , which has successfully raised over $3.31 million, with investors contributing more than $600,000 in the past four days. The project’s Layer-2 infrastructure draws attention for its ability to enhance Bitcoin’s speed, scalability, and functional competitiveness. Bitcoin Hyper’s token presale operates on a timed price increase structure. Currently, $HYPER is valued at $0.01225, with the next price adjustment scheduled to occur within six hours. For investors considering early participation in Bitcoin Hyper, the official presale website provides comprehensive information about the Layer-2 infrastructure and opportunities to acquire $HYPER tokens before the upcoming price increase. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction 18 July, 2025: Can BTC Go To $142K, As Crypto Market Cap Hits $4 Trillion For the First Time Ever? appeared first on Cryptonews .
