Crypto markets witnessed a return of volatility on Monday as Bitcoin surged to $79,480 before swiftly retracting to $77,800. The volatility commenced around 23:00 UTC, coinciding with the opening of US equity and CME Bitcoin futures, a period often marked by heightened market fluctuations. By 05:30 UTC, the price began to decline after failing to breach the $80,000 threshold, resulting in a 2% drop within an hour. This downturn occurred in tandem with oil prices reaching their highest level since the US-Iran ceasefire, with Brent crude trading at $107 per barrel following the cancellation of US officials' planned visit to Pakistan.
Meanwhile, Ether traded at approximately $2,320, having lost 2.2% since midnight UTC, underperforming Bitcoin's 1.1% decline but faring better than several altcoins that experienced more pronounced losses.