The crypto market has moved from panic to stabilisation over the past week, with Bitcoin successfully defending a critical support level and recovering ground as selling pressure eased, according to Avinash Shekhar, Co-founder and CEO of Pi42.
Bitcoin’s Recovery Reveals Structural Strength
Shekhar told Coinpedia that Bitcoin’s defence of the $58,000 zone and subsequent recovery above $62,000 was not coincidental. It reflected the depth of long-term demand that continues to emerge during periods of weakness.
“The speed of Bitcoin’s recovery once again highlighted the depth of long-term demand emerging during periods of weakness,” Shekhar said. “While volatility remains part of the market, institutional participation showed signs of stabilising.”
He explained that Bitcoin continued to demonstrate relative strength within the broader market, while Ethereum maintained its position as the leading institutional smart contract platform despite comparatively softer price action.
XRP was among the week’s stronger performers, supported by continued optimism around institutional adoption and ETF participation. Dogecoin also participated in the broader recovery, illustrating that improving confidence tends to extend beyond Bitcoin into established alternative assets as conditions stabilize.
The Fed Is Now Driving Crypto As Much As Crypto-Native Events
A central theme in Shekhar’s analysis is how deeply macroeconomic forces are now shaping digital asset prices. The Federal Reserve dominated investor attention throughout the week, with markets focused on the prospect of rates staying higher for longer and watching labour market data and upcoming inflation readings for signals on the timing of future monetary policy decisions.
“Rather than reacting to crypto-specific events alone, digital assets are increasingly moving alongside broader global liquidity expectations,” Shekhar said, describing this as a reflection of the asset class’s growing integration with traditional financial markets.
Institutional Adoption Building Quietly Beneath the Surface
Beyond price action, Shekhar pointed to a structural story that he believes the market is underpricing. Tokenization initiatives, stablecoin expansion, and growing interest in on-chain financial infrastructure are quietly transforming blockchain from a speculative asset class into the foundation of next-generation financial markets.
“Capital continues to build around long-term utility even as short-term price movements remain driven by macroeconomic conditions,” he said.
What to Watch Next
Looking ahead, Shekhar said the market’s focus will remain on upcoming inflation data, Federal Reserve commentary, ETF flow trends, and broader liquidity conditions.
“If macroeconomic uncertainty continues to ease while institutional participation strengthens, digital assets could be well positioned to extend their recovery,” he said, adding that adoption, tokenisation, and real-world blockchain applications will continue to shape the next phase of market growth.
