Bitcoin rebounds 5% but stays under $70K; Ether rises 9%, both remain down year-to-date.

Bitcoin rose over 5% this week, marking its first gain in five weeks, but remains below the $70,000 mark and down 25% year-to-date. Ether also recovered, climbing over 9%, yet it stays below $2,000 and is down about 40% for the year. Both cryptocurrencies are significantly below their 2025 record highs, reflecting ongoing market volatility. Investors should note the recent launches of spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, which could influence future price movements.