- Bitcoin trades near $89,000, lifting sentiment across major cryptocurrencies
- Ethereum, XRP, and Solana post steady gains as volumes remain strong
- Smaller tokens surge sharply as traders rotate toward higher-risk assets
Market sentiment shifted decisively as Bitcoin BTC traded close to the $89,000 level, drawing attention across the broader crypto sector. The move encouraged coordinated gains among major cryptocurrencies, signaling renewed confidence among traders and investors.
BTC exchanged hands at $88,835.42, reflecting a 0.9% increase over the last 24 hours, while trading volume reached $27.46 billion. Consequently, the asset retained its dominant position with a market capitalization of $1.77 trillion, reinforcing its influence on overall market direction.
Altcoins Track Bitcoin’s Strength as Broad-Based Gains Hold
Ethereum ETH recorded stronger upward momentum, rising 1.7% to trade at $3,024.87 during the session, while daily trading volume reached $16.57 billion. Moreover, the figures pointed to sustained interest from institutional participants alongside active retail traders.
BNB also posted gains, climbing 1.1% to $858.93, supported by steady trading activity throughout the session. Hence, its market capitalization remained firm at $118.27 billion, keeping it among the most valuable cryptocurrencies.
XRP maintained a stable upward move, trading at $1.92 after a 0.2% increase, while transactional activity stayed consistent. Besides that, its market capitalization held above $116.07 billion, reflecting ongoing demand across its ecosystem.
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Solana SOL continued its gradual advance, gaining 0.7% to reach $126.17, supported by $3.18 billion in daily trading volume. Additionally, the data highlighted continued participation from traders focused on high-throughput blockchain networks.
TRON TRX emerged as one of the stronger large-cap performers, rising 1.6% to $0.2872 during the session. As a result, its market capitalization climbed to $27.19 billion, reinforcing its standing among actively used networks.
Lido Staked Ether STETH closely followed Ethereum’s movement, increasing 1.7% to $3,025.07, reflecting broader market alignment. However, trading volume remained comparatively lower at $20.44 million, underscoring its staking-oriented market structure.
Dogecoin DOGE recorded a modest 0.2% gain, trading at $0.1317, while maintaining a market capitalization of $22.12 billion. Cardano ADA also edged higher, rising 0.3% to $0.367, with its market value reaching $13.45 billion, preserving its position among major layer-one platforms.
High-Gainers Accelerate as Risk Appetite Builds
Beyond established assets, smaller-cap tokens attracted heightened attention through sharp price movements during the session. NUMINE Token NUMI surged 149.0% to $0.1644, despite relatively modest trading volume.
Audiera BEAT advanced 68.7% to $4.47, supported by heavy trading activity totaling $125.98 million. Similarly, zkPass ZKP climbed 63.1% to $0.1597, reflecting increased speculative interest.
The Official 67 Coin 67 gained 61.3%, trading at $0.03403, while RaveDAO RAVE rose 39.1% to $0.6319. XPIN Network XPIN followed closely, increasing 39.0% to $0.002955 during the same period.
Overall, the market reflected a balance between steady advances among large-cap cryptocurrencies and aggressive rallies across smaller tokens. Moreover, sustained trading volumes suggested continued engagement as prices hovered near key technical levels.
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