Bitcoin Stabilizes Near $80,000 Amid Institutional Demand and Rate Uncertainty

Bitcoin has maintained its price around $80,000 on Monday morning, as cryptocurrency markets weigh strong institutional buying against 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%.

Institutional demand remains one of Bitcoin's strongest underlying supports, with US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds attracting around $986.9 million last week, taking inflows over the past three weeks to approximately $3.8 billion, the strongest three-week run of 2026.