Bitcoin recently hit a new all-time high of nearly $74,000, just hours after dropping below $72,000. This surge comes after a strong end to the previous week, where Bitcoin broke the $70,000 barrier for the first time, only to experience a slight retracement. Despite this setback, Bitcoin bulls quickly recovered ground over the weekend, leading to another push above $72,000 and eventually hitting the current all-time high at $73,800.
Altcoins Soar to Multi-Year Peaks
While Bitcoin has been dominating the headlines with its price milestones, alternative coins like Solana and Binance Coin have also been making significant moves. Binance Coin, for example, has surged by 7% in the past 24 hours and over 40% in the last week, reaching a two-year high of over $600. Solana’s native token, SOL, has also reached a multi-year peak above $170, with a 13% increase in the past day. Dogecoin, buoyed by Elon Musk’s recent endorsement, has risen by 8%. Other altcoins like AVAX, ADA, DOT, and BCH are also showing positive gains.
Ethereum and Market Trends
While Bitcoin has been making headlines with its price movements, Ethereum has failed to maintain momentum after briefly crossing the $4,000 mark. Ethereum has retraced by almost 2% in the past day, currently trading just below that level. Despite this, the total cryptocurrency market cap is slightly up, sitting above $2.9 trillion on CoinGecko. Bitcoin’s market capitalization is close to $1.450 trillion, with its dominance over altcoins slipping slightly to 49.6%.
Bitcoin’s recent surge to a new all-time high near $74,000 has once again highlighted the volatility and excitement in the cryptocurrency market. While Bitcoin continues to set new records, altcoins like Binance Coin and Solana are also experiencing significant gains. As the crypto market continues to evolve, investors and traders should stay vigilant and adapt to the ever-changing landscape.
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