The cryptocurrency market experienced a dramatic surge today, driven by a rapid increase in Bitcoin’s price and significant gains across top altcoins. Following news of Paul S. Atkins being sworn in as the 34th Chairman of the SEC, crypto markets witnessed renewed interest and saw a substantial increase in the overall market cap, nearing the $3 trillion mark. Bitcoin prices surged over 5%, reaching an impressive new all-time high of $94,000, according to CoinMarketCap. This surge has led to major gains across altcoins like Ethereum (ETH), XRP, and SOL, which saw increases of nearly 10%. Chainlink (LINK), Avalanche (AVAX), and Dogecoin (DOGE) also experienced significant pumps of over 12%, showcasing the strong market sentiment.