Bitcoin traded near $64,000 on Monday after a volatile weekend tied to U.S.-Iran headlines.
Summary
- Bitcoin held near $64,000 as traders watched ETF outflows, Iran headlines and PCE inflation data.
- PCE, GDP, new home sales and sentiment data could guide Fed rate bets this week.
- Ether stayed near $1,750, while Solana neared $75 and large-cap altcoins remained stable overall Monday.
According to crypto.news market data, Bitcoin traded near $64,217, while Ethereum traded near $1,747. Bitcoin dipped toward $63,300 after fresh uncertainty around peace talks, then recovered toward the middle of its short-term range.
Meanwhile, traders are still watching $62,000 as the main support area and $67,000 as the level bulls need to reclaim. The broader market stayed near $2.29 trillion, showing stability but not strong demand.
PCE and GDP data set macro tone
The main U.S. economic event this week is the May Personal Consumption Expenditures report, due Thursday. PCE is the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, so a hot reading could reduce hopes for rate cuts and weigh on risk assets.
The calendar also includes June S&P Global flash PMI data on Tuesday, May new home sales on Wednesday, and first-quarter GDP data on Thursday. The University of Michigan sentiment update and inflation expectations data are due Friday. Together, those reports will give traders a fresh view of growth, consumer demand and price pressure.
Iran headlines and ETF flows add pressure
Middle East risk remains another market driver. Hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal helped calm oil markets last week, but the tone shifted again after new warnings from President Donald Trump.
President Trump wrote that “Iran must immediately stop” its proxies in Lebanon from causing trouble, warning that the U.S. could hit Iran “very hard again” if the attacks continue. Any renewed threat to shipping or oil supply could raise inflation worries and keep crypto traders cautious.
Bitcoin also faces pressure from spot ETF outflows. As previously reported by crypto.news, Galaxy Research said U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $6.35 billion in net outflows over the latest 30-day window, the largest such outflow in its tracked data.
Weak ETF demand does not always push BTC lower right away, but it removes a key support that helped earlier rallies. If outflows continue while macro risks rise, traders may wait for a stronger close above resistance before adding exposure.
Altcoins stay mixed ahead of catalysts
Large-cap altcoins were mostly steady. Ether held near $1,750, while Solana moved close to $75. BNB stayed near $600, XRP remained below $1.15, and the total crypto market value hovered around $2.29 trillion.
For now, the week’s setup depends on four catalysts: PCE inflation, GDP data, Iran headlines and ETF flows. A softer inflation reading, calmer oil markets and slower ETF outflows could help Bitcoin test $67,000 again.
A hotter PCE report or renewed Middle East stress could bring $62,000 back into focus. If that level fails, the $60,000 area may become the next test. Until then, crypto markets look stable but fragile, with Bitcoin still setting the tone for altcoins. Traders may need confirmation from both macro data and fund flows before the next clear move.
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only.
