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Bitcoin Falls Below $88,000, HYPE Surges 25%

Introduction

Bitcoin has slipped below the $88,000 threshold, while Hyperliquid’s native token, HYPE, has leapt 25% to a multi-week high. The broader crypto market shows modest gains, with Ethereum and BNB holding steady and a few altcoins posting notable moves.

At a Glance

  • Bitcoin drops to $86,000, its lowest level in weeks.
  • HYPE rises 25%, surpassing $27.
  • Market cap of all crypto assets stays just over $3.050 trillion.
  • Why it matters: The shift signals continued volatility in the market and highlights HYPE as a standout performer.

Bitcoin’s Decline

Bitcoin’s troubles began on January 27, 2025 when the Asian stock and futures markets opened following tariff threats. Within hours, the price fell $3,000 to $92,000 and continued to slide, reaching $87,200 in the following days. A brief rally mid-week lifted the price to just above $91,000, but that was short-lived.

By Sunday evening, Bitcoin had dropped to a new multi-week low of $86,000. A rebound the next day was capped at $89,000, leaving the cryptocurrency below $88,000 as of the latest close.

Price Timeline (Jan 27, 2025)

Event Price
Opening after tariff threat $92,000
Mid-week rally $91,000
Sunday low $86,000
Yesterday’s rebound $89,000

Bitcoin’s market capitalization on CoinGecko is $1.750 trillion, while its dominance over altcoins remains calm at 57.4%.

Altcoin Performance

Most larger-cap altcoins have posted modest gains. Ethereum climbed to $2,900, BNB edged above $880, and Ripple approached $1.90 but stayed below that key resistance.

Other notable movements include:

  • SOL, BCH, XMR: more impressive gains.
  • RAIN, ZEC: marked even larger increases.

Hyperliquid’s token, HYPE, stands out with a 25% surge to a multi-week high of well over $27.

Top Gainers

  • HYPE25% rise
  • PUMP – significant gain
  • HASH – notable increase

Market Overview

The cumulative market capitalization of all crypto assets remains relatively sluggish daily, at just over $3.050 trillion on CoinGecko. This figure reflects the combined value of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the multitude of altcoins.

Cryptocurrency chart shows Bitcoin dropping near $86,000 while HYPE climbs 25% above $27 with arrows and city skyline.

The dominance metric indicates Bitcoin’s share of the total market, which has stayed steady at 57.4%, suggesting that altcoins are not yet eclipsing Bitcoin’s influence.

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Key Takeaways

  • Bitcoin’s price has fallen below $88,000, marking a continued downward trend.
  • HYPE’s 25% rise to over $27 highlights it as a standout performer.
  • The overall crypto market cap remains just above $3.050 trillion, with Bitcoin maintaining dominance at 57.4%.
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These developments underscore the ongoing volatility in the crypto space and the importance of monitoring both major and niche tokens for potential opportunities.

Author

  • My name is Olivia M. Hartwell, and I cover the world of politics and government here in Los Angeles.

    Olivia M. Hartwell covers housing, development, and neighborhood change for News of Los Angeles, focusing on who benefits from growth and who gets pushed out. A UCLA graduate, she’s known for data-driven investigations that follow money, zoning, and accountability across LA communities.

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