📈 Market Overview
Bitcoin (BTC) reclaimed the $110,000 mark, trading at approximately $108,818, reflecting a slight decline of 0.31% from the previous close. Ethereum (ETH) demonstrated resilience, surging past $2,700 before settling at $2,632.49, marking a 1.33% increase. Other major cryptocurrencies such as BNB and XRP also recorded gains, with BNB at $682.05 and XRP at $2.30.
The broader market sentiment showed signs of recovery, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index rising from 25 to 43, indicating a shift from extreme fear to moderate fear among investors.
📊 Market Sentiment
Investor confidence appeared to strengthen, influenced by positive price movements and institutional activities. Ethereum's rise was notably driven by increased institutional interest and growing decentralized finance (DeFi) activity. Additionally, the anticipation surrounding upcoming crypto summits contributed to the improved sentiment.
📰 Key Developments
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Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, positioning Bitcoin as a national reserve asset. This move underscores the growing institutional acceptance of cryptocurrencies.
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Circle's IPO Announcement: Circle Internet Group, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, announced plans for an initial public offering on the NYSE, targeting up to $6.7 billion valuation and raising as much as $624 million by selling 24 million shares priced between $24–$26 each.
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Quant Network's ECB Partnership: Blockchain interoperability leader Quant Network was confirmed as a pioneer partner in the European Central Bank’s Digital Euro project. This collaboration aims to embed programmable payment features into the upcoming CBDC, reinforcing Quant’s role at the intersection of traditional finance and blockchain tech.
