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Cryptocurrency News Today: The market now seems to be back in action, as the global market cap rises by 2.78% to conquer the $2.14 T mark. The move comes in view of the U.S Federal Reserve slashing the interest rates by 50 basis points, a first-time move in 4 years. As a result, Bitcoin price is now well above $62k, Ethereum price at ~$2.4k, Solana price at ~$138, and XRP at $0.5875.
Bitcoin Price Today: Trump Backs BTC?The Bitcoin price has taken a bullish leg-up, with gains of 2.79%, landing the price at $62,116.43. BTC also welcomed a spike of 15.78% in transaction volumes. The run was fueled by the optimism following rate cuts, and Donald Trump using Bitcoin to pay for burgers.
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Altcoins Today: ETH, SOL, XRP Price Back UpDriven by positive market sentiments, Ethereum price is back at its crucial levels of $2,400, with gains of 4.29%. Solana, BNB, and XRP too have followed suit with surges of 5.91%, 2.98%, and 1.42% respectively.
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The crypto market witnessed a bullish leg-up following FED’s announcements. This led to the fear & greed index signaling a neutral score of 44. As a result, the volumes in 24 hours rose by 18.66% to $91.69B.