Cryptocurrencies started the week on a strong note, with Bitcoin rising over 2% to cross $108,000 and Ethereum gaining 1.7%. Solana also saw gains, trading above $155, while Hyperliquid advanced nearly 5%, coming close to its all-time high. Broader market sentiment remained positive, with most major tokens in the green.
Among the top performers, KAIA surged more than 20% following the announcement of a stablecoin project in South Korea. Fartcoin, one of the best performing memecoins today, climbed close to 11%.
Across the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market cap, there are only few tokens in red and the declines among them are minimal, under 2%. The only exception is DeXe, dropping over 12% – we cover this fall here.
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U.S.-China Talks Signal Possible Shift
One of the contributing factors to Monday’s crypto market strength was renewed dialogue between the United States and China. Officials from both countries met in London to resume trade negotiations. While no formal agreements have been reached yet, the continuation of talks was interpreted by investors as a signal that a new tariff deal could be possible.
The prospect of easing trade tensions has had an impact not only on crypto but also on traditional financial markets, where stocks also posted gains. Though the details of the discussions remain limited, market participants responded positively to the willingness of both sides to return to the negotiating table.
UK Opens Access to Crypto ETNs and ETFs
Another development supporting market sentiment came from the United Kingdom. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) lifted a restriction that previously banned retail investors from accessing crypto-related exchange-traded notes (ETNs) and ETFs. These products, which offer indirect exposure to digital assets, can now be purchased by individual investors in the UK.
Investors Prepare for CPI Data
Looking ahead, market participants are anticipating the release of the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data on Wednesday. This report is considered a key indicator for potential Federal Reserve policy shifts, particularly regarding interest rates.
A lower-than-expected inflation reading could increase the likelihood of future rate cuts, which would generally be supportive of risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. Some analysts suggest that current price action could be a result of investors taking positions ahead of the CPI announcement.
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Circle’s Stocks Remain High
Shares of Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, have remained above $100 following a significant rise after its market debut. The company’s strong public performance has drawn attention from institutional and retail investors, contributing to overall sentiment around regulated stablecoins and their role in the crypto ecosystem.
Strategy Doesn’t Stop Buying
One week after confirming its most recent Bitcoin purchase, Strategy (formerly known as MicroStrategy) announced the acquisition of an additional 1,045 BTC, bringing its total holdings to approximately 582,000 coins.
What’s Next?
The week opened with strong sentiment across digital assets. While there is no single catalyst, a combination of geopolitical signals, regulatory changes, and investor optimism has contributed to Monday’s price movements.
Market volatility may increase midweek as new macroeconomic data is released. The resolution of US-China negotiations might also significantly influence the markets in the coming days.
