🪙 XRP Rockets 11% as Bitcoin Starts New Year With Bullish Bang
XRP surged by 11% as Bitcoin kicked off the new year with strong bullish momentum, driven by significant trading volumes on South Korean exchanges, particularly Upbit, which reported $1.3 billion in trades. Analysts noted that high trading volumes often precede price volatility, typically on the upside.
Bitcoin's price rose above $95,000, as market participants anticipate a bullish year, with projections targeting $185,000 for Bitcoin and $5,500 for Ethereum. The optimism is fueled by expectations of a more crypto-friendly U.S. administration under incoming President Donald Trump and the historical impact of Bitcoin halving events, which typically lead to price increases.
Overall, the broader cryptocurrency market saw substantial gains, with major tokens like Cardano, Solana, and Chainlink also experiencing increases.
