Excitement is brewing in the altcoin world as smaller cryptocurrencies are making significant gains, lifting the overall crypto market. The surge in small-cap altcoins is contributing to the upward momentum in crypto markets.
Bitcoin (BTC) is hanging around the $44,000 mark, taking a breather, while other cryptocurrencies, known as altcoins, are on a strong upward trend. This rally isn’t just for the big players; even smaller altcoins are joining in. In the past week alone, the combined value of all altcoins has gone up by a whopping $100 billion, making a big impact on the overall cryptocurrency market.
Crypto Market Highlights: Ethereum and Altcoins on the Move
On Friday, Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency globally, experienced a robust rally, surpassing the $2,300 mark. This surge comes ahead of the Ethereum network’s anticipated Dencun hardfork scheduled for January 2024. While ETH prices are currently steady, analysts are optimistic about the potential for the rally to continue post the recent breakout.
There's still a lot of upside for #Ethereum after this breakout above a crucial resistance. pic.twitter.com/Elz6yDRewo
— Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) December 8, 2023
Cardano’s Impressive Momentum
In contrast, Cardano (ADA) has been making significant strides. ADA’s price has surged by an impressive 26%, reaching $0.59, with a market cap of $20.9 billion. Over the past week, ADA’s price has seen a remarkable 53% increase. Observers note a trend reminiscent of 2018-2020, excluding the COVID-19 dip. If this pattern persists, ADA could potentially break the $0.45 resistance, with a projected rally to $1 by late December.
Avalanche (AVAX) Enters Top Ten with Double-Digit Gains
Avalanche (AVAX), another cryptocurrency in the top ten list, has recorded double-digit gains. In the last 24 hours, AVAX’s price surged by 17%, surpassing $31 and extending its gains to over 43%. Earlier this week, AVAX entered the top ten list and has maintained momentum since.
Despite the positive market moves, on-chain data provider Santiment warns of excessively euphoric social sentiment surrounding altcoins. Investors are advised to exercise caution amid this exuberance in the market.
📈 The notable #crypto market leaders over the past 24 hours are #Cardano (+19%), #Solana (+11%), and #Optimism (+11%). Each is seeing one of their highest social dominance days of 2023. With this implied #FOMO kicking in, proceeding with caution is wise. https://t.co/QvxDrofqJt pic.twitter.com/aUqIDoCLho
— Santiment (@santimentfeed) December 8, 2023
Beyond the Top Ten: Small-Cap Altcoins Making Waves
MATIC’s Resilience and Accumulation: While the spotlight often shines on the top ten altcoins, smaller counterparts are making significant strides. Polygon’s native cryptocurrency, MATIC, has surged by 7.8% in the last 24 hours, reclaiming a position above $0.91. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez points to substantial accumulation of $MATIC between $0.80 and $0.86, involving 42,000 addresses holding nearly 5.8 billion MATIC within this crucial demand zone. With limited resistance, Polygon seems poised for a bullish run as long as this level holds.
Polkadot’s Impressive Surge: In a parallel move, Polkadot (DOT) has experienced a remarkable surge, soaring by a staggering 19% and reaching $7.5, boasting a market cap of $9.3 billion. On the weekly chart, DOT’s price has already seen an impressive rise of more than 36%. These robust movements indicate that even beyond the top players, small-cap altcoins like MATIC and DOT are making waves in the dynamic cryptocurrency landscape.
Important: Please note that this article is only meant to provide information and should not be taken as legal, tax, investment, financial, or any other type of advice.
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