Bitcoin has spent the weekend stuck near $95,000 despite fresh geopolitical turmoil that sent EU and U.S. leaders into emergency talks over tariffs and troop deployments.
At a Glance
- Bitcoin has barely moved since Friday, hugging $95,000 after last week’s run to $98,000
- ICP leads weekly winners with a 25% surge; POL is the biggest loser, down 18%
- Monero keeps sliding, shedding another 10% and falling below $600
- Why it matters: The calm in BTC contrasts with volatile alt-coin moves, giving traders clear relative-strength signals
The largest cryptocurrency had rallied from $90,500 to a multi-month peak of $98,000 between Monday and Wednesday, only to give back roughly half those gains by Thursday’s close. Since reclaiming the $95,000 level on Friday, BTC has traded sideways even as headlines flared:
- Several EU nations deployed troops to Greenland after renewed U.S. statements on the territory
- President Trump announced 10% tariffs on eight EU countries
- EU lawmakers held an emergency session Sunday and warned they could scrap the pending trade deal
BTC’s market capitalisation sits at $1.9 trillion, with dominance over altcoins at 57.3%, according to News Of Los Angeles data.
Weekly Altcoin Scorecard
Top Weekly Winners
| Coin | Weekly Change | Current Price |
|---|---|---|
| ICP | +25% | – |
| ETH | +7% | $3,300 |
| BNB | +5% (approx.) | – |
| SOL | +4% (approx.) | – |
| LINK | +4% (approx.) | – |
| TRX | +3% | $0.32 |
Biggest Weekly Losers
| Coin | Weekly Change | Current Price |
|---|---|---|
| POL | -18% | – |
| LTC | -7% (approx.) | – |
| BCH | -6% (approx.) | – |
| DOGE | -5% (approx.) | – |
| XRP | -4% (approx.) | – |
Daily moves on Sunday were modest for most large-caps. TRX added 3%, while HYPE and XLM also edged higher. Monero extended its retreat from the prior week’s all-time high, dropping another 10% and trading well below $600.
Market Snapshot
- Total crypto market cap: $3.3 trillion (down slightly over 24 hours)
- BTC weekly range: $90,500 – $98,000
- BTC 24-hour change: virtually flat near $95,000
- ETH weekly gain: 7%, the largest among top-10 coins after ICP
Small-cap tokens saw mixed action. CC, PUMP and ZEC posted minor daily losses, while select low-cap names outperformed.
Trader Takeaways
- Bitcoin’s low volatility despite headline risk suggests either strong hands or limited speculative interest at current levels
- ICP’s 25% weekly rally stands out in an otherwise choppy altcoin environment
- POL’s 18% decline makes it the worst weekly performer among tokens tracked by News Of Los Angeles
- Monero’s ongoing slide offers a cautionary tale for momentum chasers after fresh highs
With the total crypto valuation holding above $3.3 trillion and BTC dominance steady, the market appears to be awaiting its next catalyst-be it macro data, regulatory news, or a fresh wave of corporate or sovereign buying.
Until that spark arrives, altcoin relative-strength trades remain the clearest near-term narrative, with ICP bulls celebrating outsized gains while POL holders nurse steep losses.
