According to CoinMarketCap data, the global crypto market cap is $3.64T, a 1.60% increase over the last day.

Bitcoin (BTC) traded between $99,700 and $102,650 over the past 24 hours. As of 09:30 AM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $101,645, up by 1.58%.

Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading higher. Market outperformers include VELODROME, FIRO, and VITE, up by 64%, 47%, and 20%, respectively.

Top stories of the day:

MicroStrategy Joins Nasdaq 100 Index

Global Cryptocurrency Daily Active Users Reach Record High in December

Significant Support Wall Formed for Bitcoin Between $94,300 and $100,250

Bitcoin's Record Fuels Optimism for Altcoin Season and Christmas Rally

Citigroup Economists Predict Federal Reserve Rate Cuts Amid Global Economic Weakness

Bank of Japan Likely to Maintain Interest Rates Amid Economic Concerns 

U.S. Senator Suggests Government Acquire 5% of Bitcoin Supply, Sparking Market Volatility Concerns

Fear and Greed Index Climbs to 83, Signaling Persistent Extreme Greed in Crypto Market

Potential Policy Changes May Impact Inflation, Says Economist 

Metaplanet Adopts Bitcoin Standard, Shares Show Upward Trend

Market movers:

ETH: $3915.23 (+0.63%)

XRP: $2.4578 (+5.98%)

SOL: $226.07 (+0.32%)

BNB: $723.66 (+2.04%)

DOGE: $0.40731 (+0.65%)

ADA: $1.1062 (+1.15%)

TRX: $0.2965 (+2.52%)

AVAX: $53.57 (+3.42%)

LINK: $29.85 (+5.07%)

SHIB: $0.00002836 (+1.69%)