Crypto & Web3 x Macro

Bitcoin Settles Near $81,000, Reaches Highest Level Since Late January

Bitcoin opened Thursday, May 7 at $81,423.91 and pulled back slightly to $80,936.01 as of 7:09 a.m. The opening price marks the highest since January 31, signaling stabilization of digital assets. Ethereum opened at $2,350.72, settling around $2,329.20 for a modest decline. Risk-asset rotation combined with peace deal expectations supported the crypto rally.

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