Bitcoin experienced a lackluster weekend in terms of price action, with a brief uptick towards $70,000 that was short-lived. The momentum was quickly halted, and the cryptocurrency retreated to familiar territory. Similarly, most altcoins have also shown little movement, with only a few exceptions such as BNB, NEAR, FIL, and FET, which have experienced significant price drops.
Despite the subdued market activity, Bitcoin saw strong inflows in ETFs last week, continuing a trend of 19 consecutive days of positive flows. This streak of positive inflows has not been seen since May 10, when there were outflows. These inflows contributed to some volatility in the market, leading to gains for Bitcoin. The price surged from $67,500 to over $70,000 at the beginning of last week, reaching highs of $72,000 by Friday.
However, the bullish momentum was short-lived, as the bears took control and initiated a significant price correction. Bitcoin experienced a sharp decline of over $3,000 in a matter of hours, dropping to $68,400. This downward movement resulted in over $400 million in liquidations across the entire market. Despite a minor recovery over the weekend, Bitcoin remains range-bound between $69,000 and $69,500.
Market Cap and Dominance
Bitcoin’s market capitalization is currently below $1.370 trillion, with its dominance over altcoins increasing to 51.4% on CoinGecko. Meanwhile, Binance Coin, one of the top performers last week, reached a new all-time high of $715 before experiencing a pullback to under $650 in the past 24 hours. Other altcoins such as NEAR, FIL, FET, and CRO also underperformed, while larger-cap altcoins showed minimal gains or losses. The total cryptocurrency market capitalization remains at around $2.660 trillion.
Bitcoin’s recent price actions have been characterized by periods of volatility and consolidation. While ETF inflows have provided some support, the market remains susceptible to sudden price swings. Altcoins have also shown mixed performance, with some experiencing significant drops while others remain relatively stable. As the market continues to evolve, investors should exercise caution and closely monitor developments to make informed decisions.