Crypto Market Dips: Bitcoin, Ethereum Lead Decline

John Darbie
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Crypto Market Dips Marginally, Trading Volume Declines 6.68%

The global crypto market saw a slight decline on Saturday. The total market cap decreased by 0.40% to $2.34 trillion, with the total trading volume down by 6.68% to $64.76 billion.

Market Highlights

  • LayerZero (ZRO) was the most trending and the top loser cryptocurrency, down by 16.98% to $2.82. Its 24-hour trading volume was $333.40 million.
  • Arweave (AR) was the top gainer, increasing by 8.89%. Its 24-hour trading volume was $78.39 million.
  • DeFi (Decentralized Finance) saw a slight increase of 0.77% to $4.88 billion.

Bitcoin and Ethereum Performance

Bitcoin remained steady around the $64,500 level. Despite a minor dip of 1.13% in the last 24 hours, Bitcoin has shown resilience with a modest decline of 3.34% over the past week. Investors are cautious due to concerns over prolonged higher U.S. borrowing costs. This sentiment has impacted Bitcoin significantly.

  • Bitcoin (BTC): Down by 0.38% to $64,389.42. Its 24-hour trading volume was $24.22 billion. Bitcoin maintains a market dominance of 54.4%.

Ethereum also saw a minor decrease:

  • Ethereum (ETH): Down by 0.35% to $3,506.01. Its 24-hour trading volume was $15.05 billion. Ethereum holds a market dominance of 18.3%.

Performance of Other Cryptocurrencies

Tether (USDT) was trading at $0.9996, up by 0.03%. Its 24-hour trading volume was $49.73 billion.

Other Altcoins:

  • Solana (SOL): Up by 2.13% to $135.82. Its 24-hour trading volume was $2.05 billion.
  • Avalanche (AVAX): Trading at $24.94, up by 10.45%. Its 24-hour trading volume was $385.15 million.
  • Cardano (ADA): Down by 3.53% to $0.3752. Its 24-hour trading volume was $268.20 million.

Meme Coins:

  • Dogecoin (DOGE): Up by 0.21% to $0.1244.
  • Shiba Inu (SHIB): Up by 0.01% to $0.00001802.

Decentralized Finance:

  • DeFi Coin: Trading at $0.04117, down by 3.79%.
  • Yearn.Finance (YFI): Down by 1.54% to $5,844.98. Its 24-hour trading volume was $14.41 million.

Conclusion

The crypto market is experiencing a minor downtrend. Investors are advised to monitor market trends and support levels closely. Bitcoin and Ethereum, the leading cryptocurrencies, are exhibiting resilience despite slight declines, while other altcoins and meme coins demonstrate mixed performances.

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John Darbie is a seasoned cryptocurrency analyst and writer with over 10 years of experience in the blockchain and digital assets industry. A graduate of MIT with a degree in Computer Science and Engineering, John specializes in blockchain technology, cryptocurrency markets, and decentralized finance (DeFi). His insights have been featured in leading publications such as CoinDesk, CryptoSlate, and Bitcoin Magazine. John’s articles are renowned for their thorough research, clear explanations, and practical insights, making them a reliable source of information for readers interested in cryptocurrency. He actively follows industry trends and developments, regularly participating in blockchain conferences and webinars. With a strong reputation for expertise, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness, John Darbie continues to provide high-quality content that helps individuals and businesses navigate the evolving world of digital assets.