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The crypto market today is witnessing a surge in investor interest, as a result, the market cap of the business is up 4.27% to $3.48 trillion. What goes without saying is that the trading activity shot up by an impressive 28.29% in 24 hours to $158.58 billion. Amidst the rising numbers, the Fear & Greed Index rose to 60, underscoring a shift in sentiments toward greed.
Bitcoin Price Awaits Bulls?
Bitcoin price continues its steady ascent, gaining 2.45% over the past 24 hours to hit $99,023.32. BTC’s market cap now stands at $1.96 trillion, accounting for a lion’s share of the market. Trading volume for Bitcoin also saw a notable uptick of 12.10%, reaching $57.76 billion, reflecting strong investor interest.
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Altcoins Make It to the Spotlight
Ethereum posted a solid 4.54% gain, trading at $3,345.55, while Solana emerged as a top performer among major altcoins, skyrocketing by 12.33% to $209.76. XRP stole the show with a remarkable 16.01% surge, trading at $3.18, indicating robust investor confidence.
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Top Gainers and Losers
In the past 24 hours, VIRTUAL led the market with a massive 27.63% surge, followed closely by FARTCOIN, up 24.81%, and XDC Network, which gained 21.26%. On the flip side, MOVE and OKB recorded minor losses of 2.01% and 1.61%, respectively.
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FAQs
At the time of writing, 1 Bitcoin (BTC) is priced at $99,023.32.
VIRTUAL, Fartcoin and XDC Network were the top gainers, with gains of 27.63%, 24.81%, and 21.26%, respectively.
Solana surged 12.33% over the last 24 hours, trading at $209.76.