Top Cryptocurrencies Performances: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and More

AinvestFriday, May 9, 2025 2:13 am ET
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The top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization are performing as follows: Bitcoin is up 4.08% at $102,896.91, Ethereum is up 16.41% at $2,212.87, XRP is up 5.26% at $2.29, BNB is down 2.88% at $626.88, Solana is up 8.11% at $162.65, Dogecoin is up 8.38% at $0.1952, Cardano is up 8.65% at $0.7613, and TRON is up 1.67% at $0.2543.

The crypto market is demonstrating strong momentum today, with several major coins posting significant gains and losses. Here's a breakdown of how the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization are performing as of May 9, 2025.

Bitcoin (BTC)
Bitcoin continues its bullish climb, pushing further past the $100K mark with growing institutional support. The price of BTC is up 4.08% at $102,896.91, with a 7-day change of 6.24% [1].

Ethereum (ETH)
Ethereum is outperforming all top 10 assets, likely fueled by post-Pectra upgrade momentum and contrarian trading trends. The price of ETH is up 16.41% at $2,212.87, with a 7-day change of 20.47% [1].

XRP (XRP)
XRP remains strong with legal clarity boosting investor sentiment. The price of XRP is up 5.26% at $2.29, with a 7-day change of 3.36% [1].

BNB (BNB)
BNB is slightly in the red today, underperforming its peers despite broader market strength. The price of BNB is down 2.88% at $626.88 [1].

Solana (SOL)
Solana shows healthy upward movement, continuing to attract developer and DeFi interest. The price of SOL is up 8.11% at $162.65, with a 7-day change of 8.49% [1].

Dogecoin (DOGE)
Meme coin enthusiasm is pushing Dogecoin higher alongside broader market gains. The price of DOGE is up 8.38% at $0.1952 [1].

Cardano (ADA)
Cardano is climbing steadily with investor optimism around its roadmap and ecosystem growth. The price of ADA is up 8.65% at $0.7613, with a 7-day change of 7.13% [1].

TRON (TRX)
TRON shows modest gains, holding its place in the top 10 amid rising competition. The price of TRX is up 1.67% at $0.2543 [1].

SUI
SUI has overtaken Chainlink to become the 10th-largest non-stablecoin crypto asset. SUI’s market cap has reached approximately $11.25 billion, with a 24-hour trading volume exceeding $1.59 billion. SUI’s continued price ascent drove it into the top 10 non-stablecoin crypto rankings on May 6, with a 53.75% rise in the past month [2].

PepeX
PepeX is gaining traction by tackling two persistent issues plaguing the meme coin space: the proliferation of low-effort scam tokens and unchecked market manipulation. Its presale has raised over $2 million to date, signaling strong investor interest [3].

Market Context
The top five non-stablecoin cryptocurrencies by market capitalization include Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, Solana, and XRP. Bitcoin leads with a market cap of approximately $1.87 trillion, maintaining its dominance as the most valuable cryptocurrency. Ethereum follows with a market capitalization of about $217.74 billion, supported by its robust smart contract infrastructure. XRP holds third place with a market cap of $122.8 billion, continuing to benefit from Ripple’s cross-border payment network. Binance Coin follows at $87 billion, reflecting its utility within the Binance ecosystem. Solana rounds out the top five with a market cap of $75.28 billion, driven by its expanding DeFi and NFT ecosystems [2].

References:
[1] https://coindoo.com/how-the-top-10-cryptocurrencies-are-performing-today-may-9-2025/
[2] https://coinedition.com/sui-flips-link-sets-sights-on-half-of-cardano-market-cap-as-price-continues-ascent/
[3] https://invezz.com/news/2025/05/07/cardano-vs-pepex-the-better-bet-for-2025/