The crypto market today is seeing gains as Bitcoin price surge above $93,000, triggering a wave of excitement across investors. The sudden surge has many asking — why is the crypto market up today? The answer lies in a powerful mix of political optimism, institutional inflows, and renewed risk appetite.
Trade Optimism and Institutional Inflows Drive Rally
U.S. President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made market-moving remarks hinting at potential relief in the U.S.-China trade war. Bessent called the current 145% tariffs “unsustainable” and suggested a de-escalation could be near. That was enough to boost investor confidence, not just in equities but also in risk-on assets like crypto.
Backing the momentum, Bitcoin spot ETFs saw $381 million in net inflows on Monday, the highest since January. The return of institutional money is a bullish signal, especially as MicroStrategy added another 6,500 BTC to its holdings — reinforcing long-term belief in Bitcoin.
SEC Shakeup, Altcoin Surge, But Caution Remains
Adding to the bullish sentiment, newly appointed SEC Chairman Paul Atkins has already dismissed several crypto enforcement cases. His pro-crypto stance is giving the industry fresh hope for a more innovation-friendly regulatory climate.
Meanwhile, Ethereum jumped above $1,700, Dogecoin surged 8.6%, and SUI spiked nearly 12%. Traditional markets also bounced back, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq recovering from recent losses.
However,the liquidity and new demand remain weak compared to past bull runs, according to CryptoQuant. Resistance zones could still trigger pullbacks, but for now, the rally has reignited crypto market momentum.
