Bitcoin (BTC) Breaks $80,000 After 1% Gain Amid Inflation Concerns

Bitcoin (BTC) traded just under $80,000, gaining more than 1% on Monday, while Ether rose 2% to about $2,470. This rally follows a significant three-day surge exceeding 20%, marking the largest since 2023. Institutional demand returned with spot bitcoin ETFs showing $1.92 billion in inflows last week, the highest weekly amount since October. The increase in asset prices occurred after the Treasury announced plans to double long-term government bond purchases, improving market sentiment for risk assets like bitcoin. This matters for ordinary investors as rising crypto prices could signal a potential market shift and renewed interest in the asset class.