Bitcoin steadies near $77,200 as rate pressure tests weekend demand

Bitcoin hovered around $77,200 on Sunday as higher bond yields strengthened the appeal of dollar assets.

Bitcoin traded near $77,200 on Sunday, holding close to Saturday's finish while the market weighed persistent pressure from interest-rate expectations. The token was quoted around $77,245 late in the session, little changed on the day.

Higher bond yields and the prospect that borrowing costs remain elevated make cash and dollar-denominated securities more competitive with assets that do not produce income.

Weekend liquidity can amplify modest order imbalances, so trading desks are watching market depth, stablecoin balances and leverage rather than treating the narrow move as a firm directional signal.

The portfolio case for Bitcoin has not disappeared, but the current setup requires buyers to absorb a stronger rate backdrop. A sustained recovery would need broader spot demand and cleaner confirmation from liquidity indicators.