Cryptocurrency Market Booms on April 12th: Bitcoin & Ethereum Lead Gains

The cryptocurrency market witnessed a significant uptick on April 12, 2025, according to CoinMarketCap data. Major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum saw substantial gains. Bitcoin rose by 2.72%, reaching $82,915.98, while Ethereum gained 0.66% to settle at $1,552.97. Other altcoins also enjoyed positive performance with XRP gaining 0.74%, Dogecoin climbing 1.48%, and Solana soaring by 3.93%. The gains were fueled by increased demand for decentralized finance (DeFi) applications and a growing interest from institutional investors.