Bitcoin hits $76,000 before easing to $74,500 as whales accumulate, profit booking caps rally

Bitcoin hovered near a one-month high after softer U.S. PPI data supported prices, though profit booking capped gains. Ethereum and major altcoins saw mild declines. Analysts highlighted strong whale accumulation and improving sentiment, with expectations of a sustained uptrend if key resistance levels are breached amid easing macroeconomic and geopolitical concerns.