Bitcoin dips 5% this week, trading around $70K amid ongoing market volatility.

Bitcoin's price fluctuated around the $70,000 mark this week, ending with a 5% decline from last week's highs. Year-to-date, Bitcoin is down about 19% and remains roughly 43% below its record high from October 2025. Ether also fell over 8%, staying above $2,000 but down 27% for the year and 55% below its August 2025 peak. XRP, once a major cryptocurrency, trails behind Bitcoin and Ether in market share. The recent launch of spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs by various issuers marks a significant development for investor access and market growth.