Bitcoin Outpaces Gold as Energy Tensions Lift Dollar and U.S. Moves on Crypto Rules
The global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $2.37T, down by -1.91% over the last day, according to CoinMarketCap data.Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading between $68,978 and $71,321 over the past 24 hours. As of 09:30 AM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $69,692, up by 0.24%.Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading mixed. Market outperformers include OGN, DEGO, and ACX, up by 71%, 70%, and 48%, respectively.Top stories of the day:Bitcoin Outperforms Gold and Nasdaq 100 Amid Global Tensions AI Tool OpenClaw Fuels Stock Market Surge in Hong Kong and China U.S. Navy Likely to Conduct Escort Operations by Month-End, Says Energy Secretary Bitcoin's MVRV Indicator Hits Lowest Level Since FTX Collapse SEC and CFTC Sign Crypto Coordination Pact, Ending Years of Regulatory Conflict Iran's Supreme Leader to Issue First Statement Covering Key National Topics U.S. January Trade Deficit Narrows to $54.5 Billion U.S. Considers New Tariffs Following Supreme Court Setback U.S. Unemployment Claims Data Release May Impact Markets Dollar Poised for New 2026 High Amid Rising Energy PricesMarket movers:ETH: $2041.68 (+1.16%)BNB: $646.92 (+0.90%)XRP: $1.377 (-0.01%)SOL: $85.67 (+0.48%)TRX: $0.2901 (+0.87%)DOGE: $0.09252 (+0.63%)U: $0.9999 (+0.01%)WLFI: $0.0999 (-1.19%)WBTC: $69515.59 (+0.22%)ADA: $0.2604 (+0.89%)