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BTC hits $66K high, altcoins find price flux
Cryptocurrency prices today illustrated mixed price action, stirring speculation from investors across the globe. While Bitcoin (BTC) traded in the green zone, briefly surpassing the $66,000 mark, altcoins illustrated mixed performances.
Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and XRP traded in the green territories today. However, the meme coin sector witnessed decreasing price action.
The global crypto market cap saw a 0.99% increase to $2.4 trillion. Meanwhile, yesterday’s total crypto market volume saw a 16.79% increase to $97.9 billion.
Here is a brief report on the top cryptocurrencies and its price movements today, July 17th.
Best Cryptocurrency Prices Today
Bitcoin Price
The BTC price chart showed a 1.49% increase at press time, reaching $65,672.92. Bitcoin briefly crossed the $66K mark today, as illustrated by its 24-hour high of $66,101.62. Additionally, the token also dropped to a 24-hour low of $62,487.97.
Meanwhile, data from Soso Value further validated BTC’s consistent movement into green territory. On July 16, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $422.67 million in inflows, marking the eighth consecutive day of inflows into the digital asset-based investment product.
Ethereum Price
ETH price encountered volatility but managed to trade in the green at press time. Ethereum traded at $3,488.67 today, up slightly by 0.44% over the past 24 hours.
Spotonchain data illustrates huge ETH Dumps by ICO whales as the ETH ETF launch approaches. This could potentially be driving today’s price volatility.
Solana Price
The price of the cryptocurrency SOL surged 1.92% to trade at $161.06 today. Solana’s 24-hour lows and highs were recorded as $153.05 and $163.66, respectively.
XRP Price
XRP price had a continuous trading session in the green territory, rising 3.24% to $0.5859. The Ripple-backed cryptocurrency’s 24-hour highs and lows were recorded as $0.5343 and $0.5925, respectively.
As the final judgment in the drug hearing approaches, the Ripple-backed asset has seen a notable upward momentum. After breaking $0.56, XRP is moving towards a price target of $0.6, a vital resistance.
DOGE and SHIB Prices
Dogecoin (DOGE) is down 0.41% in the last day to hit $0.1256. Simultaneously, Shiba Inu (SHIB) is down 1.98% to $0.00001954.
Additionally, Floki Inu showed signs of retreat, falling 4.38% to $0.0001877. However, PEPE and WIF maintained a position in the green zone.
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Top Cryptocurrency Gainers Today
World Currency (WLD) the price rose 18.63% to $2.75
Helium (HNT) the price rose 14.96% to $4.31.
Arweave (AR) the price rose 11.22% to $31.19.
Core (CORE) the price rose 10.47% to $1.42.
Biggest Crypto Losers Today
Uniswap (UNI) the price fell 4.40% to $8.20.
Brett (BRETT)
the price fell 4.01% to $0.1411.
Notcoon (NO) the price fell 3.99% to ).01647.
Ton Coin (TON) the price fell 3.98% to $7.30.
Furthermore, the hourly charts illustrated that BTC gained 0.53%, while ETH jumped 0.42%. Similarly, major altcoins SOL and XRP mirrored the rally during the same time frame, generating optimism in cryptocurrency prices today.
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