#CryptoMystery

part-2.

Here are the updated current prices alongside a refreshed take on why the market feels sideways.

🔍 Updated Price Highlights

Ondo (ONDO): ~$0.74 (‑1.1% 24h) with ~$100M volume

Polymesh (POLYX): ~$0.12 (‑0.6% 24h), 24h volume ~$3M, market cap ~$117M

🧭 Why Crypto Prices Are Grinding Sideways

1. Range-based consolidation

Major coins (BTC/ETH/SOL) are holding tight within their recent ranges ($106–108K, $2.4–2.46K, $140–143) — consolidating gains before the next major catalyst.

2. Macro/regulatory uncertainty

With lingering questions around Fed timing, upcoming CPI/PPI data, and SEC policy on ETFs & RWA tokens (like ONDO/POLYX), capital is pausing instead of flowing aggressively.

3. Lack of fresh inflows

Institutional and retail investment have leveled off—spot ETF inflows remain stable but aren’t accelerating—leading to flat order books.

4. Fee harvesting by market makers

Bots are trading within the range—buying at support and selling at resistance. This keeps volatility suppressed and prices choppy.

5. Waiting on narrative catalysts

Focus is on next events: CPI release, ETF approvals for ETH/SOL, POLYX infrastructure launches, and RWA momentum via ONDO. Until then—take-your-profit range trading.

📈 Trader Strategy During Sideways Action

Range-Trading Mindset

Buy support (e.g., BTC near $106K, ETH near $2.42K, ONDO near $0.72)

Take profit near range highs (e.g., BTC at $108K+, ETH near $2.46K, ONDO at $0.75–0.80)

Use tight stops within the range

Catalyst Watchlist

Macro data: CPI/PPI, Fed statements

Crypto-specific: ETF updates (ETH/SOL), RWA token milestones (ONDO), Polymesh network news (POLYX)

Breakout Prep

Compute breakout levels (e.g., BTC $108K+, ETH $2.46K+, ONDO $0.80+, POLYX $0.13+)

🧭 Bottom Line

Crypto is in coiling range mode, digesting the last wave of catalysts while awaiting stronger macro or sector-specific triggers. It’s a good period for range-based strategies, with prepared alert zones for when volatility reignites.