Leading cryptocurrencies lifted on Monday, while major stocks closed lower as investors parsed President Donald Trump’s latest hints on a potential Iran ceasefire.
| Cryptocurrency | 24-Hour Gains +/- | Price (Recorded at 9:30 p.m. EDT) |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) | +2.04% | $67,934.87 |
| Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) |
+3.33% | $2,075.14 |
| XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) | -0.01% | $1.33 |
| Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) | +1.72% | $83.92 |
| Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) | +0.57% | $0.09203 |
Crypto Heavyweights Lift
Bitcoin spiked to $68,000 late evening as trading volume jumped 58% over the last 24 hours. Ethereum also rallied to $2,088 late in the day, fueled by robust buying momentum. XRP and Dogecoin, however, stagnated.
Shares of Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) and Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc. (NYSE:BMNR) closed down 3.64% and 0.49%, respectively.
Over $262 million in cryptocurrency holdings were liquidated in the last 24 hours, with short-term traders suffering the most losses.
Open interest in Bitcoin futures rose 2.29% in the last 24 hours. Sentiment among Binance retail and whale traders also remained bullish, according to the Long/Short ratio.
Despite these developments, “Extreme Fear” sentiment persisted in the market, according to the Crypto Fear & Greed Index.
Top Gainers (24 Hours)
| Cryptocurrency (Market Cap>$100 M) | Gains +/- | Price … |