Leading cryptocurrencies rose on Monday as investors weighed developments related to Iran and the possibility of a White House meeting with cryptocurrency and prediction-market executives.
Crypto Market Gains Momentum
Bitcoin fell sharply overnight after breaking $65,500 in early trading. Trading volume for the apex cryptocurrency jumped 43% over the last 24 hours.
Ethereum remained volatile around the $1,700 mark, as buying and selling pressure from bulls and bears created significant swings
Cryptocurrency-related stocks also rose, with Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) and Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc. (NYSE:BMNR) closing up 4.99% and 3.68%, respectively.
President Donald Trump is reportedly expected to host top cryptocurrency, prediction market and finance executives at the White House this week.
Over $210 million was liquidated from the cryptocurrency market in the last 24 hours, with $175 million in bearish short positions alone wiped out, according to Coinglass data.






