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Volatility returned to the crypto market on Monday as Bitcoin (BTC) surged to nearly $79,500 before quickly reversing and dropping back to around $77,800. The move began around 23:00 UTC, coinciding with the opening of U.S. equity markets and CME Bitcoin futures, a period often associated with heightened activity and sharper price swings.
By 05:30 UTC, Bitcoin failed to break through the key $80,000 resistance level, triggering a rapid 2% decline within an hour. The pullback coincided with rising macroeconomic tension, as oil prices climbed to $107 per barrel, their highest level since the U.S.-Iran ceasefire. The spike also followed reports that U.S. President Donald Trump canceled planned diplomatic talks in Pakistan, adding uncertainty to global markets.
Ethereum (ETH) faced downward pressure as well, trading near $2,320 after a 2.2% drop since midnight UTC. While ETH underperformed Bitcoin, several altcoins recorded even steeper losses during the selloff.
In the derivatives market, nearly $300 million in crypto futures positions were liquidated over the past 24 hours, largely affecting short traders caught off guard by Bitcoin’s brief rally. XRP futures saw open interest rise by 2.5%, reaching a one-week high of 1.82 billion XRP.
Funding and volume signals pointed to caution: negative funding rates and weak cumulative volume delta suggested a bearish outlook across major cryptocurrencies. Analysts also noted that Bitcoin’s negative funding rates may reflect institutional hedging rather than outright bearish sentiment.
Bitcoin and Ethereum implied volatility continues to decline, indicating relative market stability and supporting the possibility of longer-term price growth. Options data from Deribit showed strong interest in Bitcoin’s $80,000 call options, with over $1.5 billion in open interest. Positive dealer gamma at this level could limit volatility, as market makers may sell during rallies and buy during dips.
Altcoins were hit hardest, with Lido (LDO) plunging 17% and wiping out recent gains. Broader indices such as the CoinDesk 20 and DeFi sectors also declined, while a few tokens—including PENGU, JUP, and CHZ—posted gains.
The Altcoin Season Index remained neutral at 39, indicating no clear dominance across the sector.
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