Crypto markets opened the week cautiously as investors prepared for major U.S. economic reports, Federal Reserve developments, and growing geopolitical tensions. Bitcoin remained below the key $82,000 level after failing to sustain last week’s rally, while the broader crypto market value slipped toward $2.69 trillion.

Inflation data, Federal Reserve news, earnings reports, and crypto regulations will occupy the entire week for investors. Traders anticipate that these factors will have a significant impact on risk sentiment in cryptocurrency, stock, commodity, and bond markets over the next few days.

Fed Transition and Inflation Take Center Stage

Monday opened with fresh housing data showing U.S. existing-home sales edged up 0.2% in…