The cryptocurrency market has been enduring a fluctuating phase, with Bitcoin (BTC) revisiting the sub-$43,000 level, and a predominant negative sentiment shadowing the leading altcoins. Ethereum (ETH) has also succumbed to this pressure, dropping below the $2,300 benchmark. In a contrasting trend, Ripple’s XRP has safeguarded its crucial support level at $0.50 despite the day’s downturns.
Tracking the Cryptocurrency Pulse
Prior to the start of the week, Bitcoin’s valuation receded slightly, sitting at $42,645.17, reflecting a 1% diminution. However, the flagship cryptocurrency’s trade volume surged by 36.79% within 24 hours, reaching $15.39 billion. Despite the dip, its market capitalization hovers just beneath $850 billion. Ethereum mirrored this contraction, with its price dipping to $2,290.92, marking a modest 0.10% reduction, and a concurrent trading volume hike of 35.20%, amounting to $5.80 billion.
Altcoin Highlights and Market Movements
Binance Coin (BNB), native to the Binance exchange, defied the prevailing trend by appreciating 1.43% in value, achieving a price of $302.80, alongside a substantial 42.76% increase in its 24-hour trading volume. Solana (SOL), on the other hand, experienced a 0.85% decline to a price of $96.64, drifting below the sought-after $100 threshold. XRP, under the investor microscope, managed to stay afloat above $0.50, despite a 2.03% price drop.
The realm of meme coins also saw some activity, with Dogecoin’s value descending by 0.93% to $0.07818, while Shiba Inu shed 1.48% of its worth. Pepe Coin, less prominent in the market, continued its downtrend with an additional 0.87% decline, positioning its price at $0.000000895.
Among altcoins gaining traction, Ronin (RON) emerged as a notable outlier with a 15.09% surge in value, outperforming others in the last 24 hours. Pendle (PENDLE), part of the Olympus Pro Ecosystem, also delivered a significant gain, with an 8.98% increase on Monday, reflecting positive momentum amidst contrasting broader market movements.