Crypto Prices Today: Bitcoin Hits $80K, Ethereum Soars 6% as Altcoins Explode

The broader cryptocurrency market recorded strong gains as Bitcoin reclaimed $80,000, while Ethereum surged 6% alongside several leading altcoins. According to CoinGecko, Bitcoin (BTC) climbed 3.7% to $80,686.40, with trading volume reaching $35.02 billion and market capitalization standing at $1.62 trillion. Bitcoin maintained its position as the largest cryptocurrency, while Ethereum, XRP, and Solana recorded gains during the same period.

Major Altcoins Rally as Ethereum, XRP, and Zcash Advance

Ethereum (ETH) increased 6.0% to $2,429.87, outperforming Bitcoin, with trading volume reaching $15.07 billion and market capitalization standing at $296.91 billion. Meanwhile, XRP (XRP) advanced 2.7% to $1.31, recording $2.49 billion in trading volume and a market capitalization of $83.15 billion.

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BNB (BNB) gained 2.4% to $714.50, with trading volume reaching $1.02 billion, while Solana (SOL) climbed 3.8% to $96.28. Solana’s market capitalization reached $56.83 billion, supported by $3.82 billion in daily trading activity.

Zcash (ZEC) recorded stronger gains, climbing 6.7% to $1,324.25, with trading volume reaching $1.08 billion. Additionally, Dogecoin (DOGE) advanced 2.5% to $0.07659, while Monero (XMR) increased 0.5% to $635.21.

In contrast, TRON (TRX) declined 0.8% to $0.3187, while Hyperliquid (HYPE) dropped 1.4% to $83.47. These declines occurred despite broader gains across major cryptocurrencies.

Top Gainers Led by Dessa, Janction, and Elsa

Dessa (DESSA) topped the daily gainers list, surging 130.4% to $0.02173, with trading volume reaching 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) climbed 39.5% to $0.0977, while its trading volume reached approximately $86.35 million.

Meanwhile, Definitive (EDGE) advanced 34.4% to $0.09897, accompanied by $22.82 million in daily trading volume. Zano (ZANO) gained 33.5% to $4.83, recording approximately $1.21 million in trading activity.

Collector Crypt (CARDS) increased 25.2% to $0.3118, while Cap (CAP) climbed 23.5% to $0.09321. The Black Bull (ANSEM) advanced 21.5% to $0.05274, while Fluid (FLUID) gained 20.9% to $2.62.

Nosana (NOS) also increased 18.1% to $0.4759, recording approximately $778,141 in daily trading volume. Overall, the cryptocurrency market registered widespread gains, with Bitcoin reclaiming $80,000, Ethereum surging 6%, and smaller altcoins delivering substantial increases.

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