BTC Stays Calm and Steady
This week, Bitcoin (BTC) has been experiencing a period of stability, with little movement in its price. This is a stark contrast to the previous week, which saw significant volatility in the crypto market.
Last week, the US Securities and Exchange Commission approved 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs, causing a frenzy in the market. BTC reached a high of over $49,000 before plummeting by more than $7,000 in just 36 hours.
Since then, Bitcoin has been trading around the $43,000 mark, with minimal fluctuations. Its market cap currently stands at under $840 billion.
Altcoins Show Limited Activity
Similarly, altcoins have also been relatively quiet in the past few days. Ripple, Cardano, Avalanche, Dogecoin, and Polkadot have seen slight declines. Chainlink and Polygon have experienced a 3% drop.
While some coins like ETH, BNB, SOL, and TRX have made small gains, overall movement in the altcoin market has been minimal. Aptos and Filecoin have seen modest increases of less than 3%, while Flare is the only double-digit gainer.
The total crypto market cap remains below $1.7 trillion on CoinMarketCap.
Hot Take: Crypto Markets Enter a Period of Stability
The past week has brought about a sense of calmness and stability in the crypto markets. After a highly volatile period following the approval of Bitcoin ETFs by the SEC, both BTC and altcoins have settled into a relatively steady state.
While this period of stability may be welcomed by some investors who prefer less volatility, it remains to be seen how long this trend will continue. Traders and enthusiasts will be keeping a close eye on the market to see if any major moves or fluctuations occur in the coming days.