Bitcoin edged up 0.3% to $83.8K, Ethereum gained 0.8% to $2,552, and Solana hovered around $112. XRP barely moved at $1.39. After recent leveraged liquidations, traders appear happy to sit on their hands. In crypto, that's practically a holiday.

Institutional demand and spot ETF activity offer support, but elevated U.S. Treasury yields keep risk appetite in check. Investors are watching inflation and central bank signals for clues on liquidity. Lower rates could reignite the rally; stubborn inflation could send the bulls back to the waiting room.

The next big move needs a catalyst. Bitcoin and Ethereum are holding modest gains, but conviction remains thin. Stronger institutional buying could tip the balance toward a bullish breakout, while restrictive monetary policy threatens to keep prices range-bound. For now, crypto has plenty of potential energy—just not much momentum.
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