Bitcoin climbed 1.2% to $64,266, extending weekly gains, while Ethereum and most altcoins posted losses amid mixed market sentiment.
Bitcoin surged past $64,200, trading at $64,266 for a 1.21% daily gain, outpacing most major cryptocurrencies. The move lifted its weekly performance slightly, contrasting with broader altcoin declines.
Ethereum fell 0.12% to $1,900, while the total crypto market cap held at $2.28 trillion. Bitcoin’s dominance rose to 56.6%, reflecting its relative strength. The Fear & Greed Index remained at 41, signaling persistent caution among investors.
Small-cap tokens saw volatility, with XST jumping 53.7% and Nockchain rising 39%. Recent funding rounds included a $333.7 million post-IPO raise for Strategy and a $1 million seed round for Blox led by KiVo Tech.