Bitcoin Reclaims $80,000 as Ethereum Gains 6% and Altcoins Post Triple-Digit Rally
Bitcoin climbed back above $80,000 as the cryptocurrency market recorded broad gains, with Ethereum outperforming the largest digital asset and several smaller altcoins posting sharp increases. Data from CoinGecko showed Bitcoin (BTC) rising 3.7% to $80,686.40, supported by $35.02 billion in trading volume and a market capitalization of $1.62 trillion.
Ethereum (ETH) advanced 6.0% to $2,429.87, while XRP and Solana also moved higher. Gains extended across several other major cryptocurrencies, although TRON and Hyperliquid declined during the same period.
Ethereum Leads Gains Among Major Cryptocurrencies
Ethereum recorded a stronger daily performance than Bitcoin, rising 6.0% to $2,429.87. Its trading volume reached $15.07 billion, with a market capitalization of $296.91 billion.
XRP (XRP) gained 2.7% to $1.31, recording $2.49 billion in trading volume and a market capitalization of $83.15 billion. BNB (BNB) increased 2.4% to $714.50, with trading volume reaching $1.02 billion.
Solana (SOL) climbed 3.8% to $96.28. Its market capitalization stood at $56.83 billion, supported by $3.82 billion in daily trading activity.
Zcash (ZEC) posted a larger gain, rising 6.7% to $1,324.25, while its trading volume reached $1.08 billion. Dogecoin (DOGE) advanced 2.5% to $0.07659, and Monero (XMR) added 0.5% to $635.21.
Not all major tokens followed the upward trend. TRON (TRX) slipped 0.8% to $0.3187, while Hyperliquid (HYPE) declined 1.4% to $83.47.
Dessa Leads Daily Crypto Gainers With a 130% Increase
Among the strongest-performing smaller cryptocurrencies, Dessa (DESSA) led the daily gainers after surging 130.4% to $0.02173. Its trading volume reached approximately $1.46 million.
Janction (JCT) followed with a 42.7% increase to $0.005782, generating $48.83 million in trading activity over 24 hours. Elsa (ELSA) rose 39.5% to $0.0977, with approximately $86.35 million in trading volume.
Definitive (EDGE) advanced 34.4% to $0.09897, recording $22.82 million in daily trading volume. Zano (ZANO) gained 33.5% to $4.83, with approximately $1.21 million in trading activity.
Other notable gainers included Collector Crypt (CARDS), which increased 25.2% to $0.3118, and Cap (CAP), which climbed 23.5% to $0.09321.
The Black Bull (ANSEM) rose 21.5% to $0.05274, while Fluid (FLUID) gained 20.9% to $2.62. Nosana (NOS) also advanced 18.1% to $0.4759, recording approximately $778,141 in daily trading volume.
The market session featured gains across several large-cap cryptocurrencies and substantial advances among smaller tokens. Bitcoin's return above $80,000 and Ethereum's 6% increase were among the main developments, while individual altcoin performances varied considerably.
Writer: Marcus RenfieldCrypto Market Analyst & Onchain WriterMarcus Renfield covers cryptocurrency markets with a focus on onchain data, Bitcoin price action, and emerging market narratives. His writing examines how capital flows, network activity, and broader market structure influence short- and medium-term trends.He aims to provide clear, data-informed analysis for readers seeking a deeper understanding of crypto market dynamics.