Monarq and DV Chain kick off trading in CME's bitcoin volatility index futures.
Bitcoin trades near $62,959 after rebounding from $59,100, but bearish MACD and rising leverage keep the $55,000 support in focus this week.
Military strikes between Iran and Israel over the weekend dismantled a ceasefire that had temporarily stabilized energy markets. The resurgence of hostilities created turbulence across international financial systems on Monday.
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Bitcoin climbed roughly 5% to around $64,000 on Sunday after U.S. President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will have “no choice” but to accept a U.S.-brokered deal with Iran.
Since its peak in October 2025 at $126,000, Bitcoin has lost more than 40%. The Fear & Greed index is in the extreme fear zone, institutional ETFs are recording net outflows, and obituaries are blooming again.
Bitcoins sharp recovery from last weeks decline triggered a massive short squeeze, resulting in significant losses for traders who had bet on further downside. According to data from CoinGlass, cryptocurrency short sellers lost approximately $504 million in liquidations during the 24 hours leading into Monday morning, marking the largest single-day loss for bearish traders since late April.
Bitcoin experienced significant volatility over the weekend and into Monday as renewed military exchanges between Israel and Iran sent shockwaves through global markets. The leading cryptocurrency momentarily climbed to $64,128 before retreating under $63,000 amid escalating regional tensions.
BTCTOP CEO Jiang Zhuoer has pushed back against fears that Strategy could become a major Bitcoin seller if the market falls further. In a post on X, Jiang said he does not believe Strategy will “substantially net sell BTC.
Wealthier crypto investors are continuing to cluster around large-cap tokens such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), signaling a defensive stance as broader market uncertainty persists. At the same time, several smaller altcoins are flashing unusually severe ‘oversold' readings, with Relative Strength Index (RSI) levels dropping into the 0% range—an extreme that can sometimes precede short-term rebounds but also reflects heavy, recent selling pressure.
A New York judge has halted proceedings in a lawsuit seeking ownership of 39,069 dormant Bitcoin wallets, delaying any attempt to secure a default judgment before a July 14 court hearing.