What to Know
- Bitcoin (BTC) declined 1.9% to $74,049.20, with trading volume reaching $22.93 billion as major cryptocurrencies recorded widespread market losses.
- XRP (XRP) dropped 6.1% to $1.09, while Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) declined 5.4% and 3.5%, respectively, amid selling pressure.
- Janction (JCT) led smaller cryptocurrency gainers with a 189.6% surge, followed by Dessa (DESSA) at 64.9% and Ritual (RITUAL) at 54.6%.
The cryptocurrency market recorded widespread losses as Bitcoin dropped below $75,000, while Ethereum, XRP, and Solana experienced substantial declines. According to CoinGecko data, Bitcoin (BTC) fell 1.9% to $74,049.20, with trading volume reaching $22.93 billion. Its market capitalization stood at $1.48 trillion, maintaining its position as the largest cryptocurrency despite losses across leading digital assets.
Major Altcoins Decline as XRP, Ethereum, and Solana Face Selling Pressure
Ethereum (ETH) dropped 5.4% to $2,103.67, with trading volume reaching $11.18 billion and market capitalization standing at $257.13 billion. Meanwhile, XRP (XRP) declined 6.1% to $1.09, recording $1.92 billion in trading volume and $69.04 billion in market capitalization.
BNB (BNB) fell 2.2% to $678.51, with trading volume reaching $774.17 million, while Solana (SOL) dropped 3.5% to $85.65. Solana’s market capitalization stood at $50.67 billion, alongside $2.32 billion in daily trading activity.
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Zcash (ZEC) also recorded losses, declining 4.0% to $1,209.60, with trading volume reaching approximately $874.33 million. Additionally, Dogecoin (DOGE) dropped 3.5% to $0.06847, while Monero (XMR) slipped 0.9% to $591.07.
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Hyperliquid (HYPE) declined 4.1% to $73.45, recording $834.88 million in trading volume and $17.61 billion in market capitalization. TRON (TRX) experienced a smaller decline of 1.2%, trading at $0.3165 with daily trading volume reaching $320.76 million.
Top Gainers Led by Janction, Dessa, and Ritual
Janction (JCT) topped the daily gainers list, surging 189.6% to $0.008205, with trading volume reaching approximately $208.70 million. Dessa (DESSA) followed with a 64.9% increase to $0.04132, generating $4.33 million in trading activity over 24 hours.
Ritual (RITUAL) climbed 54.6% to $0.04851, while its trading volume reached approximately $8.26 million. Meanwhile, WorldAssets (INC) advanced 51.5% to $0.2255, recording $162,853 in daily trading activity.
LITY (LITY) gained 48.1% to $0.008292, with trading volume reaching approximately $346,901. Holo (HOT) increased 36.0% to $0.0004719, while OKZOO (AIOT) climbed 33.2% to $0.1658.
The Black Bull (ANSEM) advanced 26.9% to $0.05506, recording approximately $11.38 million in daily trading volume. Additionally, Pieverse (PIEVERSE) gained 15.6% to $1.60, with trading volume reaching $11.28 million.
Overall, the cryptocurrency market experienced widespread losses, with Bitcoin falling below $75,000 and XRP recording the steepest decline among leading assets. Meanwhile, smaller cryptocurrencies posted substantial gains, highlighting contrasting price movements across the broader digital asset market.
