Bitcoin holds strong above $60K, showing resilience as the crypto market recovers.
Several top cryptos, including DOGE and SOL, recorded gains, reflecting positive sentiment.
Smaller altcoins like ALPACA surge, showcasing potential in a volatile crypto market.
Renowned analytical platform CryptoRank has revealed that Bitcoin remains steady above the $61,000 mark, showing resilience in a market that is beginning to show signs of recovery. The platform highlighted that the broader cryptocurrency landscape is experiencing a positive shift. Several top cryptos are recording gains, reflecting this upward trend.Â
Market Overview#Bitcoin trades above $61K. The top-10 cryptos are traded in green zone:$DOGE +1.55%$SOL +1.49%$TON +1.44%
Market capitalization: $2.28T (+0.95%)
The #BTC dominance: 53.00% (-0.55%)
Fear & Greed Index: 34 (Fear)
Top Gainers
Alpaca Finance $ALPACA⊠pic.twitter.com/wHPq5skhUG
â CryptoRank.io (@CryptoRank_io) August 23, 2024
Market Capitalization on the Rise
As of press time, BTC has been trading at $61,133, showing a slight increase of 0.33% in the past day. The overall cryptocurrency market capitalization has increased, climbing to $2.28 trillion. This marks a 0.95% uptick, indicating a broad-based recovery in the market.Â
Bitcoinâs market dominance has slightly decreased to 53.00%, down by 0.55%. This minor decline indicates a subtle shift in investor focus toward altcoins as traders look for opportunities outside Bitcoin.Â
Top Cryptos Show Gains
A positive trend is evident in the top 10 cryptocurrencies, with several assets recording gains. Dogecoin (DOGE) has risen by 1.55%, continuing its trend as a favorite among meme coin enthusiasts. Solana (SOL) has also posted a 1.49% increase, while Toncoin (TON) has seen a 1.44% rise, contributing to the overall positive sentiment in the market.
Fear and Greed Index Signals Cautious Optimism
The modest gains reflect a cautiously optimistic outlook among investors, as indicated by the Fear & Greed Index, which currently stands at 34. This level indicates a prevailing sense of fear, suggesting that while the market is recovering, there is still a significant amount of caution among participants.
Altcoins Surge with Top Performers
Several smaller cryptocurrencies have emerged as top performers. Alpaca Finance (ALPACA) has led the way with a staggering 83.3% surge, showcasing the potential for significant returns in the altcoin sector. Biswap (BSW) has also performed exceptionally well, with a 58.1% increase.Â
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Other notable gainers include Pocket Network (POKT), which rose 35.2%, VITE, which rose 33.2%, and SUN_io (SUN), which climbed 32.8%. These remarkable gains highlight the marketâs inherent volatility and opportunities within lesser-known cryptos.
However, the dominance of caution, as indicated by the Fear & Greed Index, is still evident even after the green zone in cryptocurrencies. Market trends would most likely be given as much attention as before, with investors weighing the prospect of value addition against the volatility.
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