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CoinDesk 20 Index witnessed a notable increase of 1.66%, reaching 2,927.56. Bitcoin (BTC) slightly retreated to $90,660.93, down by 0.34%. Ether (ETH) also faced a decline of 1.21%, settling at $3,085.79. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 dropped by 1.32% to 5,870.62. Gold showed a positive trend, rising by 1.2% to $2,592.87. The Nikkei 225 slipped by 1.09% to 38,220.85.
These price movements highlight the dynamic nature of the crypto and traditional markets. It is crucial for investors to stay updated and understand the underlying factors driving these changes.
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Solana's SOL achieved a significant milestone by topping $240 for the first time in three years. While Bitcoin took a breather above $90,000, SOL advanced by 4.3% in the past 24 hours, outperforming the broad-market benchmark CoinDesk 20 Index's 1.6% gain. This bullish performance indicates the potential of Solana in the crypto space.
JPMorgan's retail sentiment score for bitcoin and bitcoin-tied assets hit a record as crypto euphoria spread. The metric, designed to gauge retail investor sentiment based on BTC-related product activity, climbed to an all-time high of 4 last week, suggesting extreme investor frenzy. MicroStrategy (MSTR) options positioning also shows extreme levels of bullishness typically seen near local market peaks. As pseudonymous analyst Markets&Mayhem pointed out, "Call skew in MSTR is so wildly euphoric that it is hard to imagine we don't see a more meaningful drawdown unless bitcoin continues to move in a parabolic fashion higher."
XRP soared to a three-year high over the weekend, reaching more than $1.20. Futures bets on XRP surged to record levels, with open interest for XRP derivatives surpassing $2 billion on Sunday. This trend is fueled by optimism about easing regulatory headwinds and the potential benefits of a crypto-friendly Trump administration for tokens linked to U.S.-based companies like Ripple Labs. Additionally, the forthcoming addition of Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin and French bank Société Générale-backed euro stablecoin to XRP Ledger could boost institutional adoption of the network.
Chart of the Day
The solana-bitcoin (SOL/BTC) ratio's prolonged triangular consolidation finally broke out in a bullish manner, suggesting that SOL may outperform in the coming days. This chart pattern provides valuable insights for traders and investors looking to make informed decisions.
By closely monitoring these market indicators and trends, investors can gain a better understanding of the crypto market and make more strategic investment decisions.