Bitcoin Holds Above $81,000 Amid ETF Inflows and Upcoming Macro Events

Bitcoin traded slightly above $81,000 on Monday, extending its recovery from a dip below $76,000 the previous week. The price held above the $80,000 psychological level after a series of regulatory and market developments.

ETF Flows Support the Rally

Spot Bitcoin exchange‑traded funds (ETFs) reversed a week of heavy withdrawals, attracting $592.5 million of net inflows on Thursday and Friday. Fidelity’s FBTC contributed $310.7 million and BlackRock’s IBIT added $108.4 million during the rebound. Across the five trading sessions of the week, the funds posted a modest net inflow of about $6.2 million.

Technical Momentum Remains Positive

The 14‑period Relative Strength Index (RSI) sits at 59.96, above its moving average of 57.35 and well below the 70 overbought threshold, indicating neutral‑to‑bullish momentum. The MACD histogram is positive, with the MACD line near 193.33 and the signal line around 143.26, suggesting short‑term upward pressure.

Key Resistance and Support Levels

• Resistance: $81,700‑$82,000 zone, where selling pressure emerged over the weekend.
• Support: $80,000 psychological level; a break below could retest $79,000.

Macro Catalysts on the Horizon

Several macro‑economic events could influence Bitcoin’s direction this week:

• U.S. flash PMI data for September, scheduled for Wednesday, will gauge manufacturing and services activity.
• Federal Reserve officials will speak, offering clues on the stance after the September rate hike to 3.75%‑4.00%.
• A meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday could affect risk sentiment, with trade, tariffs and technology issues on the agenda.

Broader Crypto Market Moves

Other digital assets posted gains on Monday. NEAR surged roughly 23% to above $4, driven by higher activity on its platform. ZEC rose about 3% to over $1,500, while BNB, Ether, and HYPE each advanced close to 2%. XRP, DOGE, SOL and TRX posted modest gains of around 1%.