Bitcoin holds steady near $81,000 ahead of Trump-Xi talks, with altcoins showing mixed bullish signals.

Bitcoin remains stable around $81,000 as President Donald Trump prepares for talks with China's Xi Jinping, focusing market attention on major cryptocurrencies. While Bitcoin and top tokens like Ether and BNB show steady gains and bullish derivatives positioning, short-term volume metrics suggest cautious trading. The DeFi sector is recovering from a recent exploit, boosting confidence in decentralized finance. Positive outcomes from the Trump-Xi talks could further improve market sentiment and support risk assets.