Bitcoin Holds $81k as US-China Summit Looms

Bitcoin steadied around $81,096, flat on Wednesday 13 May 2026 as markets awaited US‑China summit cues.
President Trump’s three‑day China visit with CEOs Jensen Huang, Elon Musk and Tim Cook sparked optimism on US‑China ties and Iran stalemate.
Hot April CPI data heightened Fed rate‑hike expectations, pressuring crypto as higher rates raise opportunity cost.
Altcoins showed mixed moves; Ether up 0.3% to $2,301.74, XRP down 0.3%, Dogecoin +2%, $TRUMP +4.3%.