The recent rally in older tokens better resembles the price action of meme coins, benefiting from a broader market breakout, Decrypt was told.

An obstacle has been encountered in Bitcoin's ascent to the elusive $100,000 milestone, prompting traders and investors to wonder what is preventing the top cryptocurrency from reaching its full potential. Although Bitcoin has recently experienced bullish momentum that brought it near $100,000, the psychological barrier has not been broken.

Why Some of the Market's Favorite Altcoins Were Soaring Today

A wallet linked to the United States government has transferred over 54 billion Shiba Inu (SHIB) tokens to a newly created wallet. Popular blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence indexed the transaction on December 3.

Evaluating ETH spot, ETF and derivatives demand amid mixed signs regarding the cryptocurrency's next major directional move.

Bitcoin came within hundreds of dollars of the vaunted $100,000 milestone on Wednesday, with ETH, DOGE, and other assets rising alongside.

The U.S. government's latest crypto transfers include $18 million in ETH and $13 million in BUSD amid a market rally.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading higher on Wednesday, bolstered by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell calling it “digital gold.” Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $97,718 +1.6% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,838 +6.0% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $230.86 -3.2% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.4222 +2.2% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00003057 +6.2% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 10% and daily active addresses down by 0.3%.

Ethereum's Beam Chain "is all about improving the long-term health and security of the consensus layer," says Drake. “Solana has no consideration for health.

An analyst at the asset management giant Bernstein thinks Ethereum's risk-to-reward ratio “looks attractive” given ETH's relative underperformance recently. Gautam Chhugani, the managing director of Bernstein's global digital assets division, notes that Ethereum's total supply has remained mostly stagnant since the network transitioned to proof-of-stake and adopted a burn mechanism.

A widely followed crypto analyst says that three prominent altcoins including Ethereum (ETH) look primed to skyrocket.

Devcon SEA 2024 in Bangkok highlighted Ethereum's advancements, focusing on real-world applications, scaling, and second-generation cryptography, while fostering community collaboration.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said bitcoin is competing against gold, not the U.S. dollar, in an appearance on Wednesday.

Ethereum (ETH) has experienced a massive surge in institutional interest, with year-to-date inflows hitting a record $2.2 billion. This figure surpasses the previous record set in 2021, showcasing Ethereum's continued dominance in the cryptocurrency space.

Despite price consolidation, Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) have maintained strong bullish momentum, buoyed by broader market recovery and community enthusiasm. Cryptocurrency Price Market Cap 24-Hour Trend 7-Day Trend Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.4158 $61.1 billion +2.6% +3.7% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00003006 $17.7 billion +7.2% +18.7% Pepe (CRYPTO: PEPE) $0.00003006 $9 billion +9% +8.3% Trader Notes: Crypto trader Scofield highlighted a bullish chart pattern, saying everything is going as planned: $DOGE Update Going exactly as planned pic.twitter.com/BnsAIYlRmw — Scofield (@Crypto_Scofield) December 4, 2024 Technical analyst Kevin notes that in Dogecoin's previous cycle, after a major rally, the token consolidated for 24 days before surging to a macro golden pocket.

Bitcoin may consolidate in the near term while select altcoins continue to outperform.

The Shiba Inn (SHIB) price is looking perky in wake of an exciting new Shibarium upgrade, the could help power further development in layer-2 Ethereum scaling blockchain ecosystem. The post Shibarium Upgrade Sparks SHIB Rally – Can It Propel Shiba Inu to $1? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Assets management firm Grayscale expects Solana's (SOL) rise to continue as it outperforms major crypto assets. In a recent market report, the firm noted that Solana trumped Ethereum this year due to meme coin trading on the network.

Ethereum (ETH), Ethereum Classic (ETC), and Binance Coin (BNB) show strong bullish setups with major price targets, including BNB's cup-and-handle breakout aiming for $2,500.

Pepe (CRYPTO: PEPE) saw a surge in trading activity following its listing announcement on Binance US, with analysts predicting further upward movement. Cryptocurrency Price Market Cap 24-Hour Trend 7-Day Trend 30-Day Trend Pepe (CRYPTO: PEPE) $0.00002031 $8.5 billion +4% +4.7% +152.4% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.4033 $59.3 billion +0.14% +1.1% +158.4% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002928 $17.3 billion +5.7% +16.3% +76.1% Dogwifhat (CRYPTO: WIF) $3.13 $3.1 billion +1.9% +1% +57% Trader Notes: Crypto trader Davie Satoshi noted the bounce from key support levels as a positive sign, indicating bullish momentum may be on the horizon.

Ether looks good on both long and short timeframes, traders say, as ETH price strength "finally" appears against Bitcoin.

Ethereum has crossed the 3,800 USDT benchmark with an increase of over 6% in the past 24 hours, continuing its movement toward $4,000 amidst broader market volatility. Bitcoin (BTC), the leading digital asset, on the other hand, is holding to its $95k level. Ethereum has consistently moved in an uptrend during the day.

The USA Government has just carried out a transaction involving the cryptocurrency Shiba Inu for an amount of about 1.6 million dollars.

Coinbase announced plans to list the meme coins Gigachad and Turbo, causing the prices of both to immediately skyrocket.

Ethereum has crossed into the $3.7K zone. The market witnessed a liquidation of $44.53 million in Ethereum.

An unknown major investor recently withdrew over 80 billion Shiba Inu (SHIB) tokens from leading U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase. According to on-chain data from Arkham Intelligence, the previously empty wallet under the code "0xE0624" began actively transferring SHIB tokens from Coinbase today and managed to add $2.39 million worth of Shiba Inu to its holdings in 13 hours.

Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, continues its movement toward $4,000 amid broader market volatility. Bitcoin (BTC), the leading digital asset, declined to a low of $93,720 the day before, climbing to its current price of $96,350.

Dog-themed cryptocurrency Shiba Inu (SHIB) has experienced a significant price increase of 7% within the last 24 hours. Within this time frame, the volume of large transactions, which refers to those greater than $100,000, came in 10.43 trillion SHIB tokens, or $299.13 million, according to IntoTheBlock data.

Hyperliquid (CRYPTO: HYPE) is soaring on bullish sentiment on Wednesday, gaining 274% in just a week, as traders and developers praise its innovative model and transformative community impact. In the last week of November, a crypto trader earned $800,000 worth of Hype via an airdrop, highlighting the potential rewards for early platform adopters.

Ethereum (ETH) is the second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization in the world — although the distance between it and Bitcoin (BTC) is vast in absolute terms. Similarly, the performance of the two leading digital assets has differed substantially throughout 2024.

Crypto analysts have revealed that the Ethereum price is about to confirm a golden cross on the daily time frame. This provides a bullish outlook for Ethereum, as it enjoyed a parabolic rally the last time this happened.

Ethereum has turned deflationary for the day due to no particular smart contract. It instead appears to be a general rise in network demand.

The TRX coin price formed a big God candle, reaching its all-time high of $0.4485, after Justin Sun compared it with Ripple's XRP.

Despite the recent Bitcoin crash, Ethereum (ETH) price today trades at as of , which is a show of strength. Surprisingly, ETH performance during the recent crash is much better than most altcoins.

Shytoshi Kusama teases SHIFU, a new Shiba Inu meme coin, promising airdrops, sparking excitement, skepticism, and ecosystem growth.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) spot ETFs recorded a total net inflow of $676 million on Tuesday, marking the fourth consecutive day of inflows. What Happened: Among the major players, BlackRock‘s IBIT (NASDAQ:IBIT) ETF led with an impressive daily net inflow of $693 million, while Fidelity‘s (CBOE: FBTC) ETF saw a net inflow of $52.2 million, according to data from SoSo Value.

The US ETFs have bought $676 million worth of bitcoin on Tuesday, with BlackRock buying the vast majority of it, $693 million.

Ethereum (ETH) has been on a strong rally, with its price rising from $2,400 to $3,700 in recent weeks. This surge has captured the attention of traders and investors, fueling optimism about ETH's future.

Tron (CRYPTO: TRX) is riding a wave of altcoin optimism, with traders forecasting additional upside based on historical bull-market patterns. Cryptocurrency Price Market Cap 24-Hour Trend 7-Day Trend Tron (CRYPTO: TRX) $0.3751 $32.4 billion +60% +86.9% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,705.58 $446.2 billion +3.5% +6.4% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.56 $145.9 billion -2.6% +79.3% Trader Notes: Crypto trader Javon Marks highlighted Tron's bullish momentum, suggesting it could surge another 369% based on logarithmic price movement analysis, potentially reaching $1.11—a historic high for the asset.

Shiba Inu price has risen substantially at a time when meme coins are struggling amid altcoin rally. Here's why SHIB's upside will extend.

The Ethereum Foundation announces its first formal summer internship program for 2025, offering opportunities in research and development for aspiring Ethereum developers and researchers.

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is continuing its rally, buoyed by record-breaking ETF inflows and positive market sentiment, with traders remaining bullish on its future performance. Cryptocurrency Price Market Cap 24-Hour Trend 7-Day Trend Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,738.69 $450.3 billion +3.7% +7.9% Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $96,273.28 $1.9 trillion +1.5% +3.2% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.61 $148.8 billion -6.7% +83% Trader Notes: Crypto trader The Moon Show highlighted Ethereum's bullish structure, noting a bounce off ascending support and the formation of a potential 4-hour double bottom.

With Bitcoin ($BTC) heading back up once more, some of the altcoins are breaking out. That said, the memecoin niche is the one to watch.

Bitcoin (BTC) is back above $96,000 after suffering a slight pullback which dragged the price to a low of $93,645 late on Tuesday. The cryptocurrency is marginally up over the past 24 hours and is trading around the $96,500 mark, consolidating between $94,000 and $98,000.

The US spot Ethereum ETFs led by BlackRock's ETHA have registered more than $620 million in cash inflows over the past two weeks.

Shiba Inu's lead developer, Shytoshi Kusama, has made the crypto community excited by spotlighting a new meme coin, SHIFU through his tweet post. This latest dog-themed coin is already gaining traction, particularly because of its ties to Shiba Inu's ecosystem, one of the most successful meme coins in the market.

Yes, that's a golden cross! There is an exciting update for all Ethereum enthusiasts. The market is about to witness a fabulous golden cross. Has the Altcoin Season Begun? Or is it too early to shoot such a question? Anyway, there is no shortage of excitement in the Altcoin community.

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