BTC/USD Signal 13/10: Bitcoin is Sending Mixed Signals

By Crispus Nyaga Crispus N.

Created on October 13, 2026

Bullish view

• Buy the BTC/USD pair and set a take-profit at 87,200.

• Add a stop-loss at 79,000.

• Timeline: 1-2 days.

Bearish view

• Sell the BTC/USD and set a take-profit at 79,000.

• Add a stop-loss at 87,200.

Bitcoin price was in a narrow range on Tuesday morning as demand for the coin remained under pressure amid the rising bond yields. BTC/USD was trading at 82,910, down modestly from this month’s high of 87,200. This performance will be in the spotlight as investors wait for the US inflation report.

Bitcoin’s demand has waned this month, following the surge experienced in the last three months. Data shows that spot Bitcoin ETFs added $172 million in inflows in July, followed by $3.52 billion and $2.65 billion in the next two months. These funds have now lost over $300 million in assets this month.

Bitcoin’s demand has also waned in the futures market where open interest has continued falling this month. The retreat coincided with the rising US bond yields, with the 10-year rising to 5.23% and the 30-year hitting 5.60%.

Bitcoin also wavered as crude oil prices continued rising. Brent, the global benchmark, rose to $107, while the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) moved to $94. The average gasoline and diesel prices have also continued rising this week.