Market Momentum: Bitcoin and Ether Lead Crypto Bull Run, While Many Altcoins Record Gains Over Losses in Current Price Trends

Bitcoin showcased a remarkable surge in its price trajectory on December 6, witnessing a substantial gain of 4.33 percent. The leading cryptocurrency reached a notable milestone, currently trading at $43,740 (approximately Rs. 36.4 lakh), marking its highest price point in the last 19 months. In a span of just 24 hours, Bitcoin recorded an impressive price hike of $2,002 (around Rs. 1.66 lakh). Analysts foresee a promising end to the year 2023 for Bitcoin, predicting that it will conclude on an ‘extremely high note.’

Ether, too, continued its upward trajectory in the current market dynamics. With a profit margin of 1.65 percent, ETH is presently valued at $2,268 (roughly Rs. 1.90 lakh), registering a growth of $40 (approximately Rs. 3,334). Over the past week, Ethereum has demonstrated robust growth, with a remarkable 11 percent increase in value.

Market observers attribute this bullish momentum to the aspirations of major Wall Street players, such as BlackRock, Fidelity, and Franklin Templeton, aiming to list Bitcoin ETFs in the United States. This development has significantly fueled the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) factor in the market. Shivam Thakral, CEO of BuyUcoin, shared insights on the situation, stating, “If the current momentum continues, Bitcoin is well positioned to touch the $100,000 (roughly Rs. 83.3 lakh) mark by the end of 2024, as predicted by banking giant, Standard Chartered.” The cryptocurrency market remains dynamic, with Bitcoin leading the way and setting the stage for potential milestones in the coming months.

Tether, Ripple, Solana, Cardano, Tron, and Chainlink are all trading in profits. Polygon, Litecoin, Polkadot, Shiba Inu, Bitcoin Cash, Cosmos, Stellar, and Near Protocol, are also trading in the greens today.

The overall crypto market cap stands at $1.6 trillion for the first time in almost two years. It rose by 2.98 percent in the last 24 hours, as per CoinMarketCap.

“This price movement could be a result of increased interest by institutional investors and the general bullish sentiment in the market regarding 2024. Interestingly, this coincides with BlackRock reporting to the SEC that they received the seed funding for its spot Bitcoin ETF in October 2023,” Edul Patel,Co-Founder & CEO, Mudrex

“The DeFi total value locked has also reached its 6-month high, according to DefiLlama. The total DeFi TVL across protocols has crossed $50 billion (roughly Rs. 4,16,728 crore) majorly as investors continue to deposit more money into smart contract protocols,” the CoinSwitch Markets Desk