Investing.com-- Bitcoin held steady in range-bound trading on Monday, with investors staying cautious ahead of high-stakes U.S.-China trade talks later in the day and a closely watched U.S. inflation report due later this week.The world’s largest cryptocurrency was largely unchanged at $105,435.20 as of 01:37 ET (05:37 GMT).The token has remained range-bound in recent sessions, with traders avoiding large positions amid uncertainty over global economic policy. Investors cautious as US-China talks, US CPI loomMonday’s talks in London between U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng have drawn close market scrutiny, given the potential impact on global trade, tariffs, and capital flows. Hopes for progress have supported risk sentiment broadly, but crypto markets remained cautious ahead of concrete developments.The London meeting marks the first formal negotiation between the two sides since last month’s tentative agreement in Geneva.A constructive outcome from the talks could signal improved geopolitical stability and bolster appetite for alternative assets.Adding to the cautious mood, markets are also bracing for a closely watched U.S. consumer price index report due later this week, which could provide clues on the Federal Reserve’s rate path. Gemini joins crypto IPO rush with confidential US filing.Crypto exchange Gemini has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, according to a regulatory filing over the weekend, signaling growing investor appetite in digital assets.

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