Crypto Consolidates Ahead of Data Week; SOL and DOGE Gain
10/9/2025
Cryptocurrency markets remained largely flat last week, with bitcoin underperforming peers and gold, as traders held cautious positions ahead of U.S. CPI, PPI, and central bank updates. Meanwhile, Solana (SOL) and Dogecoin (DOGE) posted strong gains amid selective rotations.
Bitcoin (BTC) hovered near $111,500 on Monday, trading in a tight range as investors monitored macroeconomic catalysts. Ether (ETH) traded around $4,312, XRP at $2.96, and BNB at $880. SOL rose to $218, while DOGE extended its 11.6% weekly gain to $0.24, buoyed by the upcoming launch of the first-ever U.S. memecoin ETF on Thursday.
“BTC treaded water last week, lagging both peers and traditional assets like equities and spot gold,” said Augustine Fan, head of insights at SignalPlus, citing weaker buying in digital asset trusts and reduced exchange inflows.
Macro events could shift sentiment. “This week is pivotal as U.S. data and Fed decisions converge,” said Lukman Otunuga, senior market analyst at FXTM. Cooler CPI or payroll revisions could favor Fed cuts, weaken the dollar, and lift alternative assets, while sticky inflation may increase volatility.
Investor positioning reflects this tug-of-war. “Traders are weighing bearish signals against the risk of missing upside or buying dips too early,” said Justin d’Anethan, founder of Poly Max Investment. Public companies now collectively hold roughly 1 million BTC.
“BTC consolidating around $111K is a healthy level for long-term holders; pullbacks of 10–15% historically haven’t broken trends,” d’Anethan added.
Traders will watch CPI, PPI, the dollar, and DAT premia closely for signs of renewed volatility.
