The cryptocurrency market experienced significant volatility over the past 24 hours, with top-tier assets like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple’s XRP (XRP) experiencing steep declines. While major cryptocurrencies saw losses, altcoins surged in a noteworthy divergence. Bitcoin fell by 3.5%, sliding to $104,032 despite maintaining its position above the $100,000 mark. Ethereum dropped 9.5% to $2,499.62, marking one of its most significant daily plunges in recent weeks. Meanwhile, XRP lost 6.8% to $2.10 while BNB declined by 3.0%. The decline in leading cryptocurrencies was influenced by a broader market correction. However, alternative coins experienced explosive growth, with some soaring over 98%, exceeding the gains of major cryptocurrencies. Aura (AURA), for instance, saw a massive surge of 98.2% to $0.1568, with trading volume reaching $68 million. Venom (VENOM) also gained 32%, reaching $0.1734, fueled by growing interest in the coin. BabyBoomToken (BBT) and Orbs (ORBS) also experienced double-digit percentage gains of 20.5% and 20%, respectively. This surge in altcoin prices reflects a shift in market sentiment, with investors favoring higher-risk options in a period of volatile trading.