Bitcoin, Ether Hold Steady Ahead of US Inflation Data

Ahead of Wednesday's U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) release, Bitcoin and Ether remain in a tight trading range.

Traders are positioning for a potential breakout, with some investors buying call options betting on a price rise if the CPI is softer than expected.

Others are setting up strangle strategies to profit from increased volatility regardless of direction.

Analysts note a cautiously optimistic market sentiment as major coins are being accumulated off exchanges, though derivatives traders remain guarded.

The CPI report is seen as a key event that could push Bitcoin out of its current $62,000, $66,000 range, influencing risk assets and Federal Reserve policy expectations.