Crypto Markets Pause Ahead of Data Week; SOL and DOGE Outperform
10/9/2025
Cryptocurrencies remained largely flat last week, with bitcoin lagging peers and gold as traders adopted a cautious stance ahead of U.S. CPI, PPI, and central bank announcements. Meanwhile, Solana (SOL) and Dogecoin (DOGE) outperformed amid selective rotation.
Bitcoin (BTC) hovered around $111,500 on Monday, consolidating within a tight range as investors weighed macroeconomic catalysts. Ether (ETH) traded near $4,312, XRP at $2.96, and BNB at $880. SOL climbed to $218, while DOGE extended its 11.6% weekly gain to $0.24, supported by the upcoming launch of the first U.S. memecoin ETF on Thursday.
“BTC treaded water last week, lagging both peers and traditional assets like equities and gold,” said Augustine Fan, head of insights at SignalPlus, citing softer buying in digital asset trusts and weaker inflows on exchanges.
Macro developments could break the stalemate. “This week is pivotal as U.S. economic data and Fed decisions converge,” said Lukman Otunuga, senior market analyst at FXTM. Cooler CPI or payroll revisions could support Fed cuts, weaken the dollar, and lift alternative assets, while sticky inflation may increase volatility.
Investor positioning reflects this tension. “Traders are weighing bearish signals against the risk of missing upside,” said Justin d’Anethan, founder of Poly Max Investment. Public companies now collectively hold roughly 1 million BTC.
“BTC consolidating around $111K is healthy for long-term holders; pullbacks of 10–15% historically haven’t broken trends,” he added.
Traders will monitor CPI, PPI, the dollar, and DAT premia for signs of renewed volatility.
