Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded on May 26, 2025, climbing back to $109,845 — just shy of its recent all-time high of $111,953. The cryptocurrency gained 2.6% over the last 24 hours, supported by improving macroeconomic sentiment and easing geopolitical risks.
Market Context
Bitcoin’s intraday high touched $110,085, with a low at $106,801, suggesting strong buying interest around support levels. This performance comes amid renewed optimism in global markets, as geopolitical tensions ease and institutional demand for digital assets remains steady.
Other cryptocurrencies followed suit, with Ethereum (ETH) up 3.6% to $2,588 and several major altcoins logging gains between 2% and 5%.
Key Drivers
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Reduced geopolitical pressure has restored confidence in risk assets.
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Institutional interest in crypto remains elevated after recent ETF flows and custody announcements.
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Regulatory clarity in major economies continues to boost market sentiment.
The broader crypto market is now closely watching the U.S. macro calendar, including upcoming PCE inflation data, which may influence the Fed’s rate outlook and, consequently, Bitcoin’s next move.
