$BTC is holding firmly above the $82,000 level, showing resilience as traders head into the session.

Meanwhile the US dollar index (DXY) is trending lower, which is often a supportive backdrop for risk assets like crypto and equities.

US stock futures are sending mixed signals this morning:
-Nasdaq futures: down 0.13%
-S&P 500 futures: up 0.12%

The split suggests investors are cautious with tech showing slight weakness while the broader market edges higher. Keep an eye on how futures develop ahead of the opening bell.