Here’s a breakdown of the crypto market from last week:
Love & Green Candles 📊
The week of love came with Bitcoin climbing back to the $70,000 zone after a recent dip to the low-$60Ks. And, as it has been for some time now, this isn’t just crypto being crypto; there’s a macro story behind it.
The January Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the U.S. slowed to 2.4%, with inflation coming in cooler than expected. That means the pressure on the Federal Reserve (Fed) to keep rates low is increasing. When inflation cools, money tends to move more freely, investors relax a bit, and risk assets like Bitcoin start to look attractive again. Investors’ anticipation of that is what we’re seeing in the market lately.
On top of that, spot Bitcoin ETFs (exchange-traded funds) have seen a surge in inflows. Total net inflows were reported to be around $15 million on Feb. 13. That’s institutional money quietly stepping back into the room.
Now, $70K is a shy number from Bitcoin’s October 2025 all-time high of $126,000, but staying above this price consistently would show real conviction from the bulls. Otherwise, Bitcoin could be back to the $60Ks or even lower.
Now, we wait to see how the market dances to the tune of liquidity, regulatory signals, and broader economic conditions.
Altcoins Could Extend Market Gains 📈
In the altcoin market, top coins like Ethereum (ETH), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) also followed the Bitcoin momentum with decent gains. ETH crossed $2,000 again, while DOGE and BCH increased by about 11% and 5%, respectively.
As Bitcoin strengthens, capital is flowing into smaller tokens, triggering sharp breakouts. For now, it looks like the altcoins can extend the slight gains across the market. However, how high they can go depends on Bitcoin breaking above $70K. A fall below may quickly cool risk appetite.
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