Bitcoin climbed back above $63,000 late Sunday, rebounding from a sharp weekly decline as cryptocurrency markets regained momentum even while global equities weakened.
Bitcoin rebounds as crypto steadies
Data showed Bitcoin rising 3% over 24 hours to $63,168 as of late Sunday. Ethereum gained 6.5% to $1,687, while Solana advanced 4.7% to $66.30.
The recovery followed a turbulent week that left Bitcoin down roughly 15%, marking its weakest level in over two months. The earlier drop was driven by sustained outflows from crypto funds, a corporate Bitcoin sale, and mounting geopolitical tensions.
Global markets under pressure
The crypto rebound came as traditional markets in Asia moved sharply lower. South Korea’s KOSPI index fell more than 8% at Monday’s open, triggering a temporary trading halt, with heavy losses in semiconductor stocks. Samsung declined 7.3% and SK Hynix fell 4%.
Elsewhere in the region, Japan’s Nikkei 225 dropped 4%, Taiwan’s TAIEX slid 4.25%, and China’s Shanghai Composite lost 1%.
Analysts said the broader sell-off reflected rising caution across global risk assets as traders reacted to geopolitical and macroeconomic developments.
Geopolitical tensions add uncertainty
Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated over the weekend after Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel, prompting retaliatory airstrikes and renewed diplomatic strain.
At the same time, concerns over higher oil prices and interest rate expectations contributed to a reduction in risk exposure across markets.
Macro factors weigh on sentiment
Recent economic data has added to uncertainty about monetary policy. Strong U.S. labor market figures, including higher-than-expected job gains and job openings at a two-year high, have raised the possibility that the Federal Reserve could keep rates elevated or even tighten further.
This backdrop has weighed on both equities and digital assets, highlighting their sensitivity to macroeconomic conditions.
Crypto exchange-traded products recorded more than $1.88 billion in net outflows over the past five trading days, including $326 million in a single session, underscoring the cautious positioning among institutional participants.
Technical levels in focus
Despite the recent rebound, analysts noted that Bitcoin’s recovery was partly driven by short-covering and renewed institutional activity after reaching technically oversold levels.
Market participants are closely watching key price thresholds:
- The $60,000 level is seen as near-term support that could help sustain the broader upward trend
- A break below that level may expose Bitcoin to further downside toward $54,000, a level tied to the network’s average cost basis
Outlook remains fragile
The divergence between rising crypto prices and falling global equities highlights ongoing uncertainty. Analysts said future market direction will depend heavily on upcoming inflation data, central bank signals, and geopolitical developments.
Any escalation or easing of tensions in the Middle East, along with shifts in monetary policy expectations, could drive sharp and rapid price movements across both digital assets and traditional markets.
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