Bitcoin traded near $81,500 early Friday, down 0.4% over 24 hours, after moving in a range of less than $1,000 throughout the day. This followed a week in which it swung by about $3,800, from a high near $84,800 on Wednesday to a low near $81,000 on Thursday. It remains below the $82,500 support level it lost on Thursday.
Bitcoin moves in a narrow range below $82,500
After failing to break above $84,000 on Wednesday, Bitcoin fell to around $81,000 late Thursday before stabilizing. The market is now seeing its calmest stretch in days, with $82,500 acting as resistance above the price.
BNB leads mixed altcoins
BNB stood out among major coins, rising about 2% to around $745, while DOGE gained about 1%, according to CoinDesk data. XMR fell 7% to around $607, giving up some of its gains from Thursday, while ZEC dropped about 4% to around $1,200. HYPE, XRP, Ether, and SOL each declined by about 1% or less, while Ether held just below $2,400.
Bitcoin moves in a narrow range below $82,500
After failing to break above $84,000 on Wednesday, Bitcoin fell to around $81,000 late Thursday before stabilizing. The market is now seeing its calmest stretch in days, with $82,500 acting as resistance above the price.
BNB leads mixed altcoins
BNB stood out among major coins, rising about 2% to around $745, while DOGE gained about 1%, according to CoinDesk data. XMR fell 7% to around $607, giving up some of its gains from Thursday, while ZEC dropped about 4% to around $1,200. HYPE, XRP, Ether, and SOL each declined by about 1% or less, while Ether held just below $2,400.