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21/02/26 14:30 UTC-04

Cryptocurrencies Steady Amid Inflation and Geopolitics

Cryptocurrency markets traded in a narrow range at the end of the week as investors remained cautious ahead of key U.S. inflation and growth data, while macroeconomic uncertainty continued to shape sentiment

Bitcoin hovered around $67,750, while Ethereum remained below the $2,000 level, reflecting selective positioning rather than broad risk-taking. Recent developments highlighted a more cautious macro backdrop: hawkish signals from the January meeting minutes of the Federal Reserve weighed on risk assets and reinforced expectations that rate cuts could be delayed.

Geopolitical tensions also influenced market dynamics. Growing uncertainty surrounding U.S.–Iran relations boosted flows into safe-haven assets — the dollar and gold — limiting gains in liquidity-sensitive assets such as cryptocurrencies.

Kalchev noted that U.S. Bitcoin ETFs recorded roughly $165 million in net outflows, while Ethereum ETFs saw about $130 million in outflows, reflecting broader institutional caution as investors reassess positions amid macro volatility.

Bitcoin continues to consolidate following its early-February correction, even as network fundamentals strengthen. Mining difficulty has risen sharply and hash rate has recovered, signaling underlying resilience despite price consolidation. Market observers note that the asset remains sensitive to macro signals, particularly inflation data that could shape expectations for Federal Reserve policy.

Beyond crypto, markets show mixed risk appetite: gold is trading near record highs, and the dollar is heading toward a strong weekly gain as investors hedge geopolitical risks and rate uncertainty.

Looking ahead, traders are focused on U.S. core PCE inflation and GDP data, which may determine whether digital assets break out of consolidation or remain range-bound. Kalchev added that regulatory discussions around stablecoin legislation remain a long-term structural catalyst, but short-term price action will likely continue to depend on macro developments and investor positioning.

See also: "Bitcoin Falls After Donald Trump Announces Tariff Increase"

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Editor: Yulia Krasnaya
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