Market Recap: Week 12 — Bitcoin Gains While Altcoins Stay Mixed

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

  1. RENDER: +18% — riding the AI narrative wave
  2. ONDO: +12% — real-world asset tokenization (RWA)
  3. 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
This article does not constitute investment advice.
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