Cryptocurrency markets traded with a positive bias, led by gains in Bitcoin and Ethereum, as broader risk sentiment improved across global assets.
Bitcoin (BTC) climbed 1.75% to $78,733.99, maintaining strength above the $78,000 mark, indicating sustained institutional interest.
Ethereum (ETH) outperformed with a 2.55% rise to $2,342.65, supported by buying in staking-linked tokens such as stETH (+2.16%) and wstETH (+1.79%).
Altcoins showed selective momentum:
Hyperliquid surged 10.4%, emerging as the top gainer.
Cardano (+3.35%), Dogecoin (+2.57%), and Bitcoin Cash (+2.45%) also advanced.
Stablecoins (USDT, USDC, USDS) remained flat at $1, reflecting neutral hedging activity.
An extreme price spike in Shido ETH appears to be a data or liquidity anomaly and should be excluded from directional market assessment.
Overall, the session reflects a measured risk-on tone, with capital rotating into large-cap crypto assets and select high-beta tokens.
