Dogecoin Experiences Significant Surge As Bitcoin Touches $69K Again

Bitcoin (BTC) has been experiencing a remarkable performance that continued over the last 24 hours, reaching $69,000 for the first time since July 29th, 2024, before experiencing a slight pullback. Most altcoins saw only minor gains during this period, with the exception of Dogecoin (DOGE), which has reinforced its recent significant surge.

Furthermore, the market capitalization of the flagship cryptocurrency has now reached an impressive $1.350 trillion, with its dominance over altcoins reaching a multi-year high of over 55%.

BTC Reaches $69K
The leading cryptocurrency hovered around $62,000 and $63,000 last Saturday after recovering several thousand dollars compared to a previous drop below $59,000 on Thursday. The previous weekend was relatively calm, but the asset took off at the start of the business week.

The most notable volatility occurred on Tuesday, when BTC surged to $68,000 before being sharply pushed down to just below $65,000. However, bulls regained momentum shortly after, allowing Bitcoin to steadily rise to new local highs as investor enthusiasm grew.

The latest peak occurred late last night when the cryptocurrency reached $69,000 for the first time in nearly three months. Although it could not maintain that level, it remains above $68,000 following a slight retracement.

DOGE Continues to Surge
Among larger-cap altcoins, the original meme coin was undoubtedly the standout performer. Earlier this week, DOGE saw an impressive 6.5% increase, bringing its price to a multi-month high of $0.144, leading to speculation about a potential rise to $1 during the current market cycle.

Other larger-cap altcoins are experiencing much less volatility. ETH, BNB, XRO, TRX, and LINK show minor losses, while SOL, TON, ADA, AVAX, and SHIB have recorded slight gains. WLD has emerged as the top performer among the largest 100 cryptocurrencies, with a notable 13% increase.

Overall, the total cryptocurrency market cap has grown by approximately $15 billion, now exceeding $2.450 trillion.

Other Markets

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In the energy sector, traders appear indifferent to fluctuating oil prices, despite the implications of U.S. sanctions, as the world grapples with a looming $100 trillion fiscal crisis that threatens economic stability. Amid these challenges, TGI Fridays plans to close up to 20% of its U.S. locations as it seeks new financing to navigate potential bankruptcy. On a brighter note, India is expected to propel private credit and bond markets.

In addition, as HDFC Bank gears up for its earnings report, it has approved a $1.5 billion IPO for HDB Financial, reporting strong deposit growth that has led to a surprising profit surge. However, economists express a desire for more decisive actions by China as it outlines plans to revive its economy and combat deflation, while ongoing disputes with the EU over electric vehicle tariffs highlight tensions in international trade relations.