Bitcoin nears $65K as Ether hits monthly high; both remain down year-to-date.

Bitcoin's price rose nearly 3% this week, approaching $65,000, though it remains down about 26% year-to-date and 48% below its October 2025 peak. Ether also rallied nearly 7%, reaching its highest level in over a month, but is still down roughly 36% year-to-date and 61% below its August 2025 record. XRP remains a notable cryptocurrency but has been surpassed by newer tokens. The article highlights the resilience and ongoing volatility of these major cryptocurrencies, noting recent launches of spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs that may influence investor access and market dynamics going forward.