Bitcoin Briefly Crosses $62K As Elon Musk Joins Donald Trump

The cryptocurrency market experienced significant volatility over the past 24 hours, with Bitcoin (BTC) taking the spotlight and surpassing $62,000. This rise has allowed smaller altcoins to bounce back, including a popular meme coin that surged by as much as 25% during the day.

In addition, market sentiment has also shifted to neutral, an improvement compared to a fearful atmosphere experienced last week.

Bitcoin Bulls Return
Yesterday, Bitcoin was hovering around $61,000 for an extended period, with bears pushing it down to a local low near $60,800. Nevertheless, buyers regained control, lifting it back over $61K. Currently, positive momentum continues, as BTC is trading at approximately $62,250.

The recent price movements are crucial, and how BTC behaves within this range will indicate its future trajectory. Moreover, despite various fluctuations, the derivatives sector felt the impact. In the last 24 hours, over $110 million in leveraged positions were liquidated, predominantly short positions totaling $64 million.
Most altcoins are also showing positive trends, though many are registering only modest increases. Major cryptocurrencies such as XRP, ADA, AVAX, SOL, BNB, and ETH have risen between 0.5% and 1.5%. The meme coin sector has thrived over the past day, with an average increase of 9%, particularly driven by cat-themed coins. For instance, POPCAT has risen by 25%, while larger meme coins like DOGE and SHIB have gained around 1%.

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