Bitcoin remains below $81,000, awaiting the outcome of talks

Bitcoin (BTC) is currently holding relatively steady, rising slightly by 0.5% this week to around $80,900.
The index is moving up slightly in sync, while the broader altcoin market shows divergence, with Injective (INJ) surging 24% in a single day, and notable gains in DOGE, DOT, and others.
Market focus shifts to the upcoming talks, where both sides may discuss tariffs, supply chains, and geopolitical issues.
Any positive progress could boost overall risk appetite.
Open interest in BNB, DOGE, Ethereum, and others has increased, with some indicators showing strengthening bullish momentum;
However, most tokens' 24-hour cumulative volume delta (CVD) remains negative, indicating cautious sentiment despite strong market performance;
Implied volatility for Bitcoin and Ethereum is at its lowest level this year, suggesting a relatively calm market overall.
Additionally, confidence in the DeFi sector has been restored.
DeFi United is advancing the recovery efforts from the $292 million exploit on Kelp DAO, having completed the first critical step, including destroying the attacker’s positions and planning to gradually replenish assets.
Currently, Bitcoin’s price remains within a key range, waiting for macro events to catalyze movement.
The talks are an important short-term risk event, while DeFi recovery efforts provide some support to the sector.
Overall market leverage remains moderate, and volatility is low, indicating that investors are cautious ahead of major news.
Crypto asset prices are highly sensitive to macro policies, geopolitical factors, and market sentiment, so ongoing developments should be closely monitored.
The above information is compiled from public market data and is for reference only, not investment advice or financial guidance.
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