Bitcoin It traded solidly above $92,000, up 1.6% over the past 24 hours, as a broad but selective rally lifted key pockets of the cryptocurrency market. Ethereum The majors followed closely, rising 2.1% to trade above $3,150, while the majors moved largely sideways. The notable move came from Monero (XMR), which rose nearly 18%, leading to gains in the privacy token sector. AI-related tokens also extended their recovery, with the sector rising more than 2%, driven by strength from FET, TAO and Venice Token, which posted double-digit gains. DePIN names advanced alongside AI, while DeFi and Layer 1 tokens posted modest gains. Meanwhile, CeFi, meme coins and Layer 2 tokens performed poorly, reflecting ongoing rotation in the sector rather than widespread market penetration.
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