Traders watched a lively cryptocurrency market unfold on April 1, 2025, at 08:50 AM CEST, with fresh trading data revealing sharp shifts.
Bitcoin stays steady at $83,325, climbing 1.62% with $11.06 billion in volume, while Ethereum jumps 3.12% to $1,860, trading $4.31 billion.
XRP edges up 1.07% to $2.10 with $1.41 billion traded, Solana creeps 0.24% to $126 with $330 million, and Litecoin barely moves, gaining 0.18% to $84.65. Altcoins, however, steal the show after a rollercoaster March 31.
Yesterday morning, Bitcoin hit $84,000 as $150 million poured into BlackRock’s ETF, only to dip to $82,500 as traders sold off. Ethereum rose steadily from $1,800, boosted by news of a blockchain upgrade set for April 30.
XRP held firm near $2.10, fueled by hopes of regulatory wins under Trump’s administration. Solana stayed quiet, hovering at $126, while Litecoin showed little life, stuck near $84. Overnight, a wave of selling flipped to buying, lifting top coins higher.
Altcoins Surge as Bitcoin Holds Ground
Some altcoins soared. EOS rocketed 17.16% to $0.69 with $23.15 million in volume, sparked by rumors of a major partnership. FIL climbed 6.16% to $2.93, driven by interest in decentralized storage solutions.
GALA gained 4.76% to $0.01586, tied to buzz in the gaming sector. AVAX rose 4.51% to $19.50, and THETA jumped 4.12% to $0.83, both showing steady buying. These winners signal traders chasing fresh opportunities beyond Bitcoin.
Others lagged behind. Litecoin stalled at $84.65, unable to break past $85, with only $8.83 million traded. Solana moved slowly, clinging to $125 support with low energy. MANA edged up 1.14% to $0.25, showing no real push.
XLM gained 1.15% to $0.27, stuck below $0.28, while TRX rose 1.09% to $0.24, lacking momentum. These losers highlight a market favoring bolder bets. Technicals offer clues. Bitcoin nears $84,000 again, with $82,500 as a floor, showing steady buying interest.
Ethereum broke past $1,850 and aims for $1,900, riding upgrade hype. XRP sits tight at $2.10, with $2.08 as support and $2.15 a ceiling. EOS surges but risks cooling off soon. FIL and GALA keep climbing, with room to grow before hitting limits.
Money flows shape the scene. Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $200 million on March 31, while Ethereum grabbed $30 million. Grayscale’s fund lost $50 million, curbing gains.
Trump’s crypto-friendly talk lifts spirits, though tariff concerns spark caution. Traders see Ethereum’s push and EOS’s leap as key moves to watch. This matters to businesses tracking digital assets.
Altcoins flex strength as Bitcoin holds ground, hinting at shifting investor focus. Ethereum’s upgrade and EOS’s breakout could stir competition, while ETF trends guide the market. For now, traders eye the day’s next steps.
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| Instrument | Last | Change | YoY | Prev. | High | Low | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTC | 71,676 | -3.09% | -29.51% | 73,964 | 74,072 | 71,262 | 28,896,307,200 |
| ETH | 2,005 | -2.45% | -41.23% | 2,056 | 2,062 | 1,988 | 11,010,335,744 |
| SOL | 81.21 | -2.53% | -47.04% | 83.32 | 83.68 | 80.54 | 2,304,836,096 |
| XRP | 1.02 | -2.78% | -57.13% | 1.05 | 1.06 | 1.02 | 1,947,948,544 |
| BNB | 656.06 | -3.45% | -31.17% | 679.51 | 681.44 | 650.05 | 1,002,819,904 |
| ADA | 0.17 | -2.36% | -68.77% | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.17 | 256,548,944 |
| DOGE | 0.07 | -2.73% | -61.39% | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.06 | 701,029,952 |
| AVAX | 8.32 | -2.35% | -50.51% | 8.52 | 8.68 | 8.25 | 285,292,288 |
| LINK | 9.97 | -2.17% | -34.14% | 10.19 | 10.23 | 9.79 | 326,486,656 |
| DOT | 0.82 | -1.87% | -71.78% | 0.84 | 0.85 | 0.82 | 61,951,936 |
| LTC | 49.27 | -1.93% | -49.50% | 50.24 | 50.40 | 48.53 | 230,576,176 |
| BCH | 224.56 | -1.67% | -55.66% | 228.38 | 230.21 | 223.48 | 131,574,464 |
| TRX | 0.32 | -0.24% | +7.22% | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 313,756,992 |
| XLM | 0.14 | -1.87% | -48.01% | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.14 | 117,428,720 |
| HBAR | 0.06 | -3.30% | -63.61% | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.06 | 58,701,344 |
| NEAR | 3.40 | -5.45% | +34.20% | 3.59 | 3.62 | 3.35 | 551,164,352 |
| ATOM | 1.41 | +1.16% | -51.23% | 1.39 | 1.42 | 1.38 | 24,267,746 |
| AAVE | 113.36 | -6.13% | -44.63% | 120.77 | 120.74 | 111.10 | 248,350,416 |
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