Pi42 Co-founder and CEO Avinash Shekhar shared an exclusive assessment with Coinpedia on the state of crypto markets through the second week of June, describing a period of gradual recovery after one of the most turbulent stretches of 2026.
The Recovery
Bitcoin spent much of the week clawing back from the sharp correction seen in early June, reclaiming the $63,000 level after briefly falling below key support zones. The recovery came despite continued ETF outflows and persistent macroeconomic concerns that have weighed on investor positioning throughout the year.
“The second week of June highlighted the crypto market’s resilience as sentiment gradually improved following a period of heightened volatility and uncertainty,” Shekhar said.
Bitcoin has fallen significantly from highs above $120,000 late last year, with the current price reflecting a market navigating geopolitical uncertainty, liquidity pressure from major IPO events, and shifting institutional flows simultaneously.
What Drove the Stabilisation
Shekhar identified US-Iran negotiations as the key catalyst behind the improvement in market sentiment. As concerns around a prolonged geopolitical conflict eased, global financial markets regained footing and digital assets followed.
“The week’s price action further reinforced how closely crypto markets are now interconnected with broader economic developments, liquidity conditions, and global capital flows,” he said.
Within the digital asset ecosystem Bitcoin led the recovery while Ethereum remained relatively subdued. Solana continued attracting attention through ecosystem development and real-world asset innovation. SUI reflected selective investor interest in high-growth blockchain networks recovering from the broader correction.
What’s Next
Despite short-term turbulence Shekhar pointed to continued strength in long-term industry fundamentals including corporate treasury participation, stablecoin expansion, blockchain infrastructure development, and regulatory progress across major markets.
“The long-term indicators that matter most continue to be adoption, institutional participation, regulatory clarity, and the growing use of blockchain technology across real-world applications,” he concluded.
Looking ahead Shekhar flagged ETF flow trends, inflation data, monetary policy signals, and regulatory developments across key jurisdictions as the variables market participants should track most closely heading into the second half of 2026.
