This Sunday, February 15, Bitcoin trades at $69,766, while Ethereum follows at $2,086. The day shows a modest gain of 1.3%, and the week closes with a 0.7% increase. Nothing spectacular, but a welcome breather after weeks of turbulence. Trading volumes remain low, typical of a weekend, with few sharp moves on major platforms.
This relative calm comes in a still-tense macroeconomic context. Traditional markets, particularly US stock indices, oscillate between hopes of rate cuts and fears of persistent inflation. Bitcoin, often correlated with risk assets, benefits from this lull to stabilize. Ethereum follows the same trend without a major catalyst. Investors seem to be in wait-and-see mode, watching the next moves from central banks.
For traders, this uneventful day is no surprise. The crypto market is going through a consolidation phase, where every small gain is seen as a sign of resilience. But caution: low volumes can amplify swings. If the uptrend continues during the week, this Sunday could mark a starting point. Otherwise, watch out for sudden reversals. In the meantime, hodlers are keeping their positions, hoping Bitcoin will reclaim $70,000.
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