Traders Navigate a Volatile Day in Global Crypto Markets
Today, traders navigated a turbulent day in the global cryptocurrency markets. Bitcoin (BTC) continues to hover around the $87,000 mark, while Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) have witnessed price declines. The market experienced overall losses, with the total global cryptocurrency market capitalization decreasing by 0.52%, reaching $2.93 trillion. However, total crypto trading volume increased by 6.52%, amounting to $318.44 billion.
Status of Major Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana have demonstrated volatile price movements. Ripple (XRP), in contrast, drew attention with a notable increase today. Dogecoin (DOGE) also experienced intraday gains, potentially influenced by Elon Musk's political connections.
XRP's price surged by 11% to $0.67. Dogecoin also rose by 4%, trading at $0.3778. However, Shiba Inu (SHIB) faced a 9% decline. Other popular meme coins such as PEPE, BONK, and FLOKI exhibited positive trends.
Top Gainers and Losers of the Day
BONK surged by 30%, reaching $0.00003397. Stellar (XLM) increased by 14%, and FLOKI gained 8%. Conversely, FET plunged by 21%, becoming one of the biggest losers in the market.
The U.S. House of Representatives' pro-crypto stance has instilled optimism in the sector. Traders remain vigilant in monitoring the market's fluctuations to gauge potential opportunities and risks.