Leading cryptocurrencies rose overnight on Sunday while stock futures dipped as President Donald Trump’s warning to Iran put investors on edge.
| Cryptocurrency | 24-Hour Gains +/- | Price (Recorded at 9:20 p.m. EDT) |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) | +2.52% | $68,843.45 |
| Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) |
+2.68% | $2,114.41 |
| XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) | +1.12% | $1.32 |
| Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) | +1.59% | $81.97 |
| Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) | +0.60% | $0.092 |
Institutional Buying Boosts ETH
Bitcoin spiked to $69,500 late in the evening, while trading volume jumped 62% over the last 24 hours. Ethereum rallied to $2,130, as Bitcoin’s rise sparked broader market buying. XRP and Dogecoin also traded in the green.
Over $250 million were liquidated in the past 24 hours, predominantly bearish short positions, according to Coinglass data.
Open interest in Bitcoin futures rose 3.62% in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, sentiment for the apex cryptocurrency among Binance’s retail derivatives users stayed “Neutral.”
“Extreme Fear” sentiment, however, persisted in the market, according to the Crypto Fear & Greed Index.
The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $2.36 trillion, following an increase of 1.95% from the previous day.
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