Looking back at a contrasting week for crypto markets. While Bitcoin continues its upward trajectory, altcoins are showing more mixed results.
Bitcoin (BTC): +4.2% for the week
The king of crypto keeps marching forward, boosted by steady inflows into spot ETFs. Average daily volume held above $30 billion.
Ethereum (ETH): +2.8%
ETH is riding the wave of excitement around the Pectra upgrade and increased DeFi activity. The ETH/BTC ratio remains stable.
Solana (SOL): -1.5%
A minor pullback after several weeks of gains. The ecosystem remains dynamic with new DeFi and NFT projects launching.
Top performers of the week
- RENDER: +18% — riding the AI narrative wave
- ONDO: +12% — real-world asset tokenization (RWA)
- PENDLE: +9% — DeFi deposit growth
Events to watch
- Federal Reserve meeting next Wednesday
- Major BTC options expiration on Friday
- New crypto ETF launches in Europe
