In the vast and tumultuous sea of financial speculation, there was a time when the great Bitcoin, that majestic and often capricious beast, found itself wandering below the $116,000 mark. Yet, as the sun rose and set, and the bulls charged with renewed vigor, it found its way back to the lofty heights of $119,000, as if guided by some unseen hand.
And what of the lesser creatures in this digital menagerie? Many of the altcoins, those often overlooked and underappreciated denizens of the crypto world, have found their moment in the sun. Foremost among them is the noble Ethereum, which, with a 6% surge, has reached a five-month peak, much to the delight of its many followers.
BTC Eyes $119K
The primary cryptocurrency’s ascent, which began last Wednesday, was a tale of perseverance and determination. For a time, it was confined within the narrow bounds of $110,000, a barrier that seemed insurmountable. Yet, as the evening shadows grew long, the bulls took charge, and with a mighty effort, they pushed through to a new all-time high of $112,000.
The gains continued unabated for the next 48 hours, and by Monday, Bitcoin had reached a staggering $123,000, a new peak that left many in awe. But, as is often the case in the world of finance, what goes up must come down. Yesterday, Bitcoin experienced a necessary cooldown, slipping below $116,000 as traders cashed in their profits and the world watched with bated breath.
Yet, the resilient Bitcoin has not been deterred. It has since recovered nearly $3,000 and now stands at $119,000, with a market capitalization of $2.360 trillion. Its dominance, however, has waned slightly, dropping to 61.7% as the altcoins have made their presence felt.

ETH Leads the Alts’ Rally
Amid the chaos and the clamor, many altcoins have outperformed Bitcoin on a daily scale. Ethereum, in particular, has been a shining star, surging by more than 6% to reach over $3,150 for the first time in five months. Other notable performers include LINK, SHIB, TON, PEPE, AAVE, and TAO, each with their own tales of triumph.
XRP, ever the resilient, has neared the crucial resistance at $3 after a 3.5% daily jump, while BNB has closed the gap to $700. SOL, DOGE, ADA, XLM, and SUI are also in the green, though perhaps not as dramatically as their more illustrious counterparts.
The total crypto market cap, ever the barometer of the industry’s health, has recovered roughly $100 billion since yesterday’s low and now stands at $3.830 trillion on CoinGecko.

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