Bitcoin and Ethereum prices increased by 4.6% and 5.9% respectively over the past week, yet their trading volumes fell significantly by 27% and 32%. The volume decline coincided with Coinbase’s withdrawal of support for a crypto market structure bill and increased regulatory tensions involving the SEC. Institutional interest remains strong with ETF inflows, while retail participation stays subdued, reflecting cautious optimism amid geopolitical tensions and political pressures on the Federal Reserve.
