The cryptocurrency markets witnessed a whirlwind of events this past week, starting with Bitcoin’s impressive surge from $60,000 to over $64,000 on Saturday. The catalyst for this bullish momentum was the subtle hint from Fed Chair Jerome Powell regarding potential interest rate cuts. Moreover, the endorsement of a pro-crypto presidential candidate by RFK added to the positive sentiment in the market. Bitcoin’s price action was relatively stable over the weekend amidst turbulence in the crypto market following the arrest of Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram.
Bitcoin’s momentum continued into Monday as it breached the $65,000 mark for the first time in over three weeks. However, the celebrations were short-lived as the digital asset faced a significant correction by Wednesday. Bitcoin shed more than seven thousand dollars in value, slipping below $58,000 for the first time in weeks. Despite attempts by bulls to regain ground on Thursday, Bitcoin struggled to sustain its price above $60,000. Its market capitalization dipped to $1.180 trillion, although its dominance over other altcoins remained strong at nearly 54%.
While Bitcoin faced its share of volatility, most altcoins followed suit by displaying negative price movements. Ethereum, Binance Coin, and XRP saw losses of over 5%, 7.5%, and 6% respectively. Toncoin emerged as the biggest weekly loser, plummeting by 17% since last Friday. The overall cryptocurrency market cap stood at $2.193 trillion, with a 24-hour trading volume of $85 billion. Bitcoin’s dominance over altcoins remained steady at 53.8%.
BlackRock’s ETF Outflows
In a surprising turn of events, BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF experienced outflows of over $13 million after nearly four months of positive or neutral flows. This development marked a shift in investor sentiment towards the fund.
Elon Musk’s Legal Victory
Elon Musk and Tesla secured a legal victory against a lawsuit alleging the manipulation of Dogecoin’s price for personal gain. The court ruled in favor of Musk and Tesla, dismissing the $258 billion lawsuit.
TON Network Troubles
Amidst the hype surrounding the newly launched meme coin DOGS, TON network faced repeated outages, compounding the troubles following Pavel Durov’s arrest. The network experienced two downtimes in less than 36 hours due to high demand.
Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Milestone
Bitcoin long-term holders (LTH) realized capitalization surpassed $10 billion for the first time, underscoring the strong belief in the digital asset by long-term investors.
SEC’s Crackdown on OpenSea
The US Securities and Exchange Commission targeted NFT platform OpenSea with an official Wells Notice, alleging that the platform’s NFTs could be unregistered securities. The company’s CEO expressed shock at the regulatory actions.
Pavel Durov’s Arrest
Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, was arrested on charges of organized fraud, money laundering, and sale of narcotics through the platform. Details of the arrest surfaced after Durov landed at Le Bourget Airport from his private jet.
The cryptocurrency markets witnessed a series of highs and lows this week, fueled by regulatory actions, legal battles, and market volatility. As investors navigate through the uncertainty, the resilience of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and the broader market’s response to external events continue to shape the narrative of the industry.
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