Crypto Markets Stagnate: Bitcoin Holds Steady, XRP Surges, Altcoins Mixed

Crypto markets today have shown a relatively subdued performance, with the global market cap rising by a mere 0.19% to $3.21 trillion. Intraday trading volume, however, dipped by 20.40% to $103.06 billion, indicating a slowdown in trading activity. The Fear & Greed Index reflected a sentiment of "Fear" with a score of 38.

Bitcoin has maintained its stability, trading sideways near the $97k range. It posted a marginal 0.10% price gain, currently changing hands at $96,870.78. Although intraday trading volume saw a decline of 25.81%, Bitcoin's dominance remains undeterred at 59.9%.

Among altcoins, XRP outperformed major competitors, surging by 4.34% to a price tag of $2.58. Ethereum, on the other hand, struggled to maintain its footing, falling by 0.75% to $2,699.52. Solana held firm at $195.68 with a minor 0.03% dip.

In the top gainers category, TRUMP led with a 6.47% increase to $16.53, followed by JUP with a 5.75% rise to $0.897, and HNT with a 5.65% increase to $3.92. Among the top losers, XCN suffered a 9.77% decline to $0.02341, CAKE fell by 9.23% to $2.73, and TAO dropped by 4.68% to $380.35.