The global cryptocurrency market cap experienced a slight dip of 0.99% over the last 24 hours, settling at $3.42 trillion. Bitcoin (BTC) traded within a range of $101,400 and $102,630, closing today’s session at $101,975 with a 0.47% decline. Despite this slight drop, the market saw notable gains from altcoins such as PYR (+83%), KAVA (+29%), and GIGGLE (+28%). The day brought several key headlines: Goldman Sachs predicts continued U.S. stock market growth despite recent declines; the Federal Reserve considers expanding its balance sheet through bond purchases; the market risk appetite has cooled due to ongoing government shutdowns. Bitcoin dominance continues to decline, sparking speculation of an upcoming altcoin season. Long-term Bitcoin holders are increasingly selling their holdings. The NFT market saw a significant drop in weekly transactions. Meanwhile, Hong Kong’s startup ecosystem has witnessed significant growth over the past five years. U.S. Ethereum spot ETFs experienced notable outflows. U.S. Treasury’s tax relief measures for corporations have raised concerns. Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn lowered his Bitcoin year-end price target but remains optimistic. Market movers: ETH: $3425.15 (-0.99%), BNB: $993.79 (-0.65%), XRP: $2.2827 (-1.75%), SOL: $159.1 (-1.78%), DOGE: $0.1745 (-3.73%) TRX: $0.2898 (-0.82%) ADA: $0.56 (-3.50%), WBTC: $101,833.24 (-0.50%), WLFI: $0.1215 (-2.25%), BCH: $496.5 (-1.45%). #Crypto #Bitcoin #Ethereum