The festive season brought a "Santa Claus rally" to the cryptocurrency market, with several altcoins posting impressive double-digit gains. Among the top performers was Pudgy Penguins ($PENGU ), which surged by 40% on December 24, propelling its market cap to an impressive $2.26 billion. This growth was driven by a sharp 40% increase in NFT sales, amounting to $1.38 million, coupled with significant whale accumulation.
IOTA ($IOTA) also enjoyed a streak of positive momentum, recording gains over three consecutive days leading up to Christmas Eve. The rally was fueled by overwhelming community approval for the Rebased proposal, with 98% of holders voting in favor of upgrades. These include staking features and enhanced smart contract capabilities, positioning IOTA as a potential competitor to major platforms like Ethereum and Solana.
Other notable gainers included Algorand ($ALGO), Hedera Hashgraph, Virtuals Protocol, and Curve DAO Token, all of which capitalized on Bitcoin’s stability and rise beyond $97,000. The broader market rally aligned with traditional financial indices, such as the Dow Jones, Nasdaq 100, and S&P 500, which also benefited from the seasonal bullish trend.
While the rally has sparked optimism, analysts remain cautious about its sustainability. There is speculation that the recent surge could be a "dead cat bounce" or a "bull trap," highlighting the need for Bitcoin and altcoins to exceed their December highs for confirmation of a continued uptrend.
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