Key Facts

Bitcoin settled at US$77,300 a decline of 0.13% on the session, failing to hold a push toward the US$80,000 level.

Ethereum fell more sharply closing down 1.09% at US$2,392 amid forced selling from leveraged long positions.

Brazil remains the regional anchor with stablecoins accounting for about 90% of total crypto transaction volume in the country.

Argentina is a stablecoin-first market where inflation, capital controls and FX restrictions push households toward dollar-backed tokens.