Leading cryptocurrencies consolidated on Sunday as the Iran-Israel war kept financial markets on edge.
| Cryptocurrency | Gains +/- | Price (Recorded at 8:45 p.m. ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) | +0.12% | $105,599.99 |
| Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) |
+0.36% | $2,546.20 |
| Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) | -1.66% | $0.1752 |
What Happened: Bitcoin spiked above $106,000 in the wee hours before retreating to the $105,000 region.
Ethereum dipped below $2,500 late afternoon but quickly reversed, continuing its movement around the $2,540-$2,550.
The two assets have plateaued in June following last month’s rally, with BTC up 0.53% and ETH up 0.92%.
Over $218 million was liquidated from the cryptocurrency market in the last 24 hours, with long liquidations accounting for $161 million. That said, over $250 million in shorts risked liquidation if BTC rallied to $107,000.
Bitcoin’s Open Interest rose 0.18%, matching the trajectory in spot price. The majority of Binance traders continued to be bearish on Bitcoin, according to the long/short ratio.
The market sentiment remained in “Greed,” according to the Crypto Fear & Greed Index.
Top Gainers (24 Hours)
| Cryptocurrency | Gains +/- | Price (Recorded at 8:45 p.m. ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Jito (JTO) | +11.96% | $2.20 |
| Bitcoin Cash (BCH) |