Bitcoin Holds Steady at $80,000 as Interest Rate Uncertainty Lingers

Bitcoin held steady around $80,000 on Monday morning as cryptocurrency markets weighed strong institutional buying against renewed uncertainty over US interest rates.

The world's largest cryptocurrency was little changed over 24 hours after a volatile week that saw it briefly climb above $82,000, its highest level since May, before retreating following stronger-than-expected US employment data.

Ethereum was firmer at around $2,500, while Solana outperformed, gaining more than 2% to trade near $106. BNB was among the weaker large-cap tokens, falling more than 2%.

The sustained buying in Bitcoin suggests institutional investors have continued adding exposure despite the cryptocurrency remaining well below its record levels reached in late 2025.