Bitcoin<\/a><\/strong> is holding steady around $114,300<\/strong>, with a modest increase of 0.44%<\/strong> over the last 24 hours. In contrast, Ethereum<\/a><\/strong> (+1.81%) and XRP<\/a><\/strong> (+1.54%) are showing superior performance<\/strong>. However, the market as a whole is struggling to gain momentum<\/strong>, lacking a true catalyst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After reaching an all-time high<\/strong> of $123,300<\/strong> on July 14<\/strong>, Bitcoin<\/a> seemed to have found smooth sailing again. However, these periods of calm<\/strong> in the markets<\/strong> often precede unwelcome news. Last week, disappointing employment figures in the United States fueled fears of an economic slowdown<\/strong> and a return of inflation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n