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A modest weekly decline masks softer demand signals, as Bitcoin struggles for firmer footing and institutional positioning shifts.
A weak US jobs report shifted rate expectations, lifting risk assets as Bitcoin trades near US$65K despite cautious sentiment and unusual moves in bond markets.
Bitcoin traded within a familiar range as ETF flows remained mixed, Ethereum attracted fresh institutional demand and markets prepared for a week of key regulatory and earnings catalysts.
Markets enter a pivotal week with the Federal Reserve, oil and geopolitics in focus.
Geopolitical tensions fuelled market volatility as ETF inflows ended an eight-week drought, while regulatory developments kept traders focused on the next catalyst for crypto markets.
Bitcoin reclaimed US$64,000 in a week where everything pointed the other way: oil up 5%, markets pricing a possible September rate hike. ETF flows turned positive after the worst month on record. Now the real tests, Tuesday's US inflation print and Fed Chair Warsh's first testimony.