Today has been a significant day in the global crypto market, with major cryptocurrencies maintaining their gains and keeping the market in the green. Notably, Bitcoin (BTC), along with other top coins like Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL), all experienced increases in value. The standout performer, however, was The Sandbox (SAND), which emerged as the top gainer, further driving the overall market’s upward trend.
Bitcoin: Holding Strong Above $68K
Leading the charge, Bitcoin held firm above the $68,000 mark, reinforcing investor confidence. BTC saw a modest 1% increase, trading at $68,480. Throughout the day, Bitcoin’s price fluctuated between $67,521 and $68,969. Its market capitalization currently stands at $1.35 trillion, with its dominance slightly dropping to 57.58%. Interestingly, Bitcoin ETFs saw an influx of $273.71 million as of October 18, further boosting the coin’s upward momentum.
Ethereum and Solana on the Rise
Ethereum also continued its upward trend, with more than a 1% increase, trading at $2,648. The day’s lowest price for Ethereum was $2,608, and it reached a peak of $2,674. The market cap for Ethereum has risen to $318.74 billion, and Ethereum ETFs saw an inflow of $1.91 million on October 18, giving investors more confidence.
On the other hand, Solana saw a 1.5% rise, trading at $154 with a high of $156. Solana’s market capitalization climbed to $72.69 billion, making it one of the standout gainers for the day.
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Meme Coins: Dogecoin and Shiba Inu Make Moves
Among meme coins, Dogecoin (DOGE) had a particularly strong day, surging by 9% to reach $0.1448. Shiba Inu (SHIB) also experienced gains, increasing by 3% to $0.00001924. Other meme coins like Pepe Coin (PEPE) and Bonk saw more modest increases of 0.5% to 5%, showing that investor interest in these tokens remains high.
Today’s Biggest Gainers and Losers
The top-performing cryptocurrency of the day was The Sandbox (SAND), which soared by 12% to trade at $0.2933. SAND’s lowest price of the day was $0.2586, while its highest was $0.2964.
Axie Infinity (AXS) followed closely with a 12% rise, trading at $5.24, while Ondo (ONDO) gained 11%, reaching $0.8026. However, Celestia (TIA) experienced a 3% drop, falling to $6.07, highlighting the market’s inherent volatility.
As always, the crypto market remains highly volatile, with sharp swings both upwards and downwards. Investors are advised to stay informed and cautious as the market continues to evolve.
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