Bitcoin pushed past $82,000 on Monday, hoisting the total crypto market cap to $2.81 trillion. The move came as global crypto funds logged their sixth straight week of inflows, the longest such run since last summer.
Bitcoin reclaims $82,000
The largest cryptocurrency last traded at $82,020, up 0.9% on the day and 1.9% over the past week. The gain was enough to nudge overall market value past the $2.8 trillion mark for the first time this month. Trading volumes were steady, with no single exchange dominating the move.
Fund inflows hit sixth week
Global crypto investment products have now pulled in money for six consecutive weeks. That's the strongest sustained appetite from institutional and retail fund flows since at least the middle of last year. The streak cuts against the quieter summer months and suggests renewed interest despite lingering regulatory uncertainty in several jurisdictions.
Ether lags behind
Ether didn't keep pace with the broader rally. The second-biggest token underperformed relative to major cryptocurrencies during the same period. No single catalyst was cited, but traders pointed to a lack of fresh narrative around Ethereum's network upgrades compared to Bitcoin's halving cycle and spot ETF momentum in some markets.
The six-week inflow streak now becomes a benchmark for market sentiment. Whether it extends into a seventh week will depend on macroeconomic data due later this month and any shifts in U.S. monetary policy signals.
