Bitcoin Holds Near $86,000 as Market Gains Narrow; Brent Falls Below $100

Bitcoin remained near $86,000 as the broader crypto market showed a narrower advance, according to CoinDesk. Thirty-eight of the 100 assets tracked in the CoinDesk 100 were lower on the day, highlighting the uneven performance across the market. Bitcoin Cash was the standout mover, gaining 32% over 24 hours after the listing of CME futures. Meanwhile, Brent crude slipped below $100, adding a commodities-market development to the day’s asset moves. The market snapshot covers bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash and the wider digital-asset complex, alongside the decline in Brent crude.