$BTC Bitcoin (BTC) surged to a fresh all-time high above $118,000 on July 11, breaking its previous record (~$112,000) as institutional inflows and pro‑crypto legislation fueled momentum . Over the last few days, it has traded in a tight range between $116,800–$118,300, consolidating nicely after the breakout . A powerful short squeeze—liquidating over $1 billion in bearish bets—added fuel to the rally . The surge marks a ~26% gain year‑to‑date, supported by massive ETF inflows and growing institutional interest . For now, BTC holds above $116K, eyeing a potential