Bitcoin is facing a number of headwinds including low liquidity which is contributing to volatility.
Cryptocurrency prices rose broadly on Monday, with bitcoin climbing above $27,000 for the first time this month.
Bitcoin was last higher by less than 1% at $26,685.97, according to Coin Metrics.
The reason for the move wasn't clear, although there was a spike in trading volume during opening hours in the Asian market, said Dessislava Aubert, senior research analyst at crypto data provider Kaiko.
"In the current low liquidity environment, relatively low buying and selling pressure could amplify spot price movements and spur liquidations on derivatives markets," she said.
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