Crypto Market Consolidates Gains as Bitcoin, Ethereum Hold Steady
The cryptocurrency market is consolidating its gains as Bitcoin and Ethereum hold steady near their recent highs. Bitcoin (BTC) stabilized at around $86,000, with sustained institutional inflows supporting the price. Ethereum (ETH), meanwhile, retains a broad bullish outlook above $2,700 despite a cooling rally.
Ripple (XRP) continues its breakout, extending its advance to tag highs above $1.60. The crypto Fear & Greed Index remains in the Greed territory at 71, indicating elevated risk appetite and potential demand for risk assets.
Institutional demand for Bitcoin and Ethereum spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) eased slightly, with inflows coming in at $715 million and $162 million respectively. Cumulative inflows hold near $57 billion and approaching $14 billion, respectively.