Bitcoin rebounded above 66,000 dollars in early trading after slipping to 64,400 dollars over the weekend, offering tentative signs of stabilization across digital asset markets. The recovery comes as broader financial markets navigate uncertainty linked to proposed United States tariff measures and rising geopolitical tensions involving Iran, both of which have pressured global risk sentiment.
The latest bounce follows a sharp decline that pushed market sentiment indicators deeper into extreme fear territory. The widely tracked Crypto Fear and Greed Index dropped to 6, marking one of its lowest readings in recent months and extending seven days of extreme fear. Despite this backdrop, Bitcoin’s ability to recover more than 1,500 dollars from Sunday’s low suggests renewed buying interest at lower levels.
Pre market trading in crypto related equities also showed signs of steadying after earlier weakness. Shares of Strategy, the largest publicly traded corporate holder of Bitcoin, were trading about 2 percent lower as the company prepares to announce what would mark its 100th Bitcoin purchase since launching its treasury accumulation strategy in 2020. The milestone underscores the firm’s continued commitment to holding Bitcoin as a reserve asset, even during volatile periods.
Other major crypto linked stocks including Coinbase, MARA Holdings and Bullish were also down roughly 2 percent in pre market activity, trimming sharper earlier losses. Artificial intelligence focused miners such as IREN and Cipher Mining showed comparatively smaller declines of around 1 percent, reflecting differentiated investor positioning within the digital infrastructure space.
Broader equity markets appeared relatively contained despite risk headwinds. The Invesco QQQ exchange traded fund slipped just 0.3 percent, while the iShares Expanded Tech Software Sector ETF declined about 1 percent near the 80 dollar level. The modest pullback in technology stocks highlights the ongoing correlation between Bitcoin and growth oriented equities, particularly software and innovation focused companies.
Meanwhile, safe haven assets attracted stronger flows. Gold extended its rally above 5,100 dollars per ounce, while silver approached 87 dollars, signaling heightened demand for defensive positioning. The US Dollar Index remained firm just below the 98 level, reinforcing tighter financial conditions that can weigh on risk assets including cryptocurrencies.
Macroeconomic uncertainty continues to shape market dynamics. Proposed tariff adjustments and evolving geopolitical developments are contributing to cautious positioning across asset classes. Investors are closely monitoring how these factors may influence inflation expectations, global trade flows and monetary policy outlooks.
Bitcoin’s rebound above 66,000 dollars places it back within a key short term trading range, though volatility remains elevated. Market participants are watching exchange flows, derivatives positioning and institutional activity for further clues on whether the recent stabilization can extend or if renewed macro pressure will challenge risk assets again.
