BITCOIN CLIMBS TOWARD $89K AS ASIA MARKETS OPEN MIXED
Bitcoin moved slightly higher in early Asian trading, climbing toward the $89,000 level as investors assessed an uneven regional market open. Attention also shifted to a busy slate of upcoming U.S. corporate earnings and renewed discussion around potential new funding for OpenAI.
Despite the modest price gain, overall crypto market activity remained subdued, with traders showing limited appetite for large directional moves.
Crypto Market Activity Remains Thin
Market depth across crypto stayed relatively light. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw minimal fresh inflows following substantial redemptions in the previous week, while derivative positioning eased.
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This combination has kept traders focused on short-term price ranges rather than committing to strong bullish or bearish positions.
Market Snapshot
- Bitcoin: $89,158, up 0.7%
- Ether: $3,007, up 2.5%
- XRP: $1.90, down 0.6%
Total crypto market cap: $3.10 trillion, up 0.7%
China Markets Send Mixed Signals
Equities in mainland China delivered a mixed performance. The Shanghai Composite rose 0.21%, while the DJ Shanghai index gained 0.22%.
In contrast, the SZSE Component slipped 0.10%, and the China A50 fell 0.20%, reflecting selective risk appetite among investors.
Hong Kong Outperforms Regional Peers
Hong Kong markets stood out on the upside. The Hang Seng Index advanced 1.22%, supported by broader risk-on sentiment across parts of the region, even as mainland Chinese markets moved in different directions.
The gains highlighted investor interest in selective Asian equities despite ongoing global uncertainty.
U.S. Futures Rise on OpenAI Investment Talks
U.S. equity-index futures extended gains after a report suggested SoftBank is in discussions to invest up to $30 billion more in OpenAI. The news helped lift sentiment ahead of a key stretch for U.S. markets.
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Currency markets remained volatile, with the U.S. dollar under pressure as traders continued to monitor policy signals from Washington and the Federal Reserve’s next steps.
Gold Hits New Record as Investors Seek Safety
Gold continued its strong rally, rising above $5,200 an ounce to set a fresh record. The move reinforced gold’s role as a hedge against economic uncertainty and geopolitical risk.
Safe-haven demand has remained firm as markets brace for major macro and corporate developments.
Wall Street Closes at Record Ahead of Earnings Rush
U.S. stocks ended higher, with the S&P 500 posting a record close for a fifth consecutive session. Investors positioned ahead of earnings from major technology companies while navigating sector-specific pressure.
Health insurers weighed on the market after proposed changes to Medicare-related payment rates triggered a sell-off led by UnitedHealth, adding another layer of uncertainty during a busy earnings period.
Markets Await Fed Decision and Key Earnings
Looking ahead, markets face several important catalysts. Investors are focused on upcoming big-tech earnings reports and the Federal Reserve’s policy decision on Wednesday.
In crypto markets, traders are watching closely for any renewed inflows into Bitcoin ETFs or increased futures activity that could help push Bitcoin out of its recent trading range.
