Bitcoin steadies near $65,000 as US, Japan and UK central banks prepare policy decisions

Bitcoin traded around $65,000 on Monday, showing little movement ahead of a week in which the US Federal Reserve, the Bank of Japan and the Bank of England are set to announce monetary‑policy decisions. Traders on the Deribit platform have concentrated roughly $5 billion in call options at $70,000–$72,000, indicating strong bullish positioning, while put buying clusters near $62,000–$63,000 reflect hedging against a potential dip.

A CertiK report highlighted a surge in physical‑force “ransom attacks” on cryptocurrency owners, noting 52 incidents worldwide in the first half of 2026, with France accounting for two‑thirds of the cases. The report warns that such assaults could intensify as criminals shift from targeting wallets to targeting individuals directly.

The confluence of major central‑bank meetings, high oil prices and upcoming US tech earnings creates heightened macro‑economic uncertainty, influencing both spot Bitcoin price stability and the options market’s risk allocations.