NEW YORK — Bitcoin rose steadily on Sunday, March 29, 2026, climbing 0.72% to trade at $66,808.99 as of 12:14 p.m. UTC, extending a modest recovery in the broader cryptocurrency market amid easing geopolitical concerns and steady institutional inflows.

The world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has now reclaimed the $66,000 level after fluctuating in a relatively tight range over the past week. The daily gain of $477.29 reflected renewed buying interest from both retail and institutional investors, though trading volumes remained moderate on the weekend..

Bitcoin’s market capitalization stood near $1.32 trillion, while total crypto market capitalization hovered around $2.45 trillion. Ethereum traded near $2,650, up…