Bitcoin Nears $92K as Meme Coins Surge

Bitcoin Nears $92K as Meme Coins Surge

> At a Glance

> – Bitcoin touched $92,000 for the first time since mid-December

> – Meme coins BONK, PEPE, SHIB post double-digit gains

> – Total crypto market cap rises $60B to $3.2T

> – Why it matters: Renewed momentum shows altcoins outpacing BTC as dominance slips

Bitcoin’s New Year rally accelerated past $91,000 overnight, while meme coins stole the show with BONK leaping 30% back into the top 100.

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Bitcoin’s Weekly Climb

The leading crypto added 4.2% this week, jumping from $88,000 to nearly $92,000. A brief dip followed reports of explosions in Venezuela, yet prices rebounded after the U.S. confirmed a military mission and captured the president. Market cap now sits at $1.825T, though dominance eased to 56.9%.

Altcoins Rally Harder

Major altcoins outpaced bitcoin in the last 24 hours:

  • Ethereum reclaimed $3,100 (+1.4%)
  • XRP neared $2.10 (+3.5%)
  • Dogecoin spiked 7% above $0.15
  • PEPE & SHIB both surged double-digits
Asset Price 24h Change
BTC $91,000+ +4.2%
ETH $3,100 +1.4%
XRP ~$2.10 +3.5%
BONK Top 100 +30%

Trump-linked tokens, including WLFI, also posted green numbers as the total crypto market added $60B in a single day.

Key Takeaways

  • Bitcoin’s push to $92,000 marks a multi-week high
  • Meme coins led gains, with BONK re-entering the top 100
  • Altcoin surge trimmed BTC dominance from 57.7% to 56.9%
  • Total market cap now exceeds $3.2T

With bitcoin holding above $91,000 and altcoins surging, the crypto market is heading into the weekend on a firm footing.

Author

  • My name is Daniel J. Whitman, and I’m a Los Angeles–based journalist specializing in weather, climate, and environmental news.

    Daniel J. Whitman reports on transportation, infrastructure, and urban development for News of Los Angeles. A former Daily Bruin reporter, he’s known for investigative stories that explain how transit and housing decisions shape daily life across LA neighborhoods.

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