XRP Soars, Bitcoin Holds Strong as Crypto Markets Surge with Mid-Cap Altcoins

Bitcoin remained steady at around $96,000 today, marking a 2.3% gain within the last 24 hours. The dominant cryptocurrency has seen consistent trading volume exceeding $29.6 billion and boasts a notable 1.7% increase over the week. Ethereum also enjoyed gains of 1.5% in the past day, reaching $1,830.64, with trading volume surpassing $13.9 billion for the week, highlighting the ongoing growth of DeFi applications and increased institutional interest.