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Weekly cryptocurrency market review from Fixygen - geopolitics and increased volatility
The cryptocurrency market traded with increased volatility during the week of March 2-7, 2026, amid geopolitical risks and cautious investor expectations regarding the future trajectory of interest rates in the US. Activity shifted toward defensive strategies, while interest in infrastructure tokens and select L2 projects remained strong, and altcoins moved unevenly.
Crypto market started 2026 with increased volatility
The crypto asset market started 2026 with increased volatility and periodic sell-offs amid nervousness in global markets. On Monday, Bitcoin is trading at around $87,800, and Ether at around $2,900. The key short-term pressure factor is institutional demand behavior through exchange-traded products. According to Bloomberg, US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw five consecutive days of outflows totaling approximately $1.7 billion last week, which heightened market participants' caution. Additionally, Yahoo Finance reported notable weekly outflows from this category of funds.