> At a Glance
> – Bitcoin spiked to $95,000 before sliding below $91,500 in wild intraday swings
> – RAIN, M, and HYPE top daily gainers as altcoins outpace BTC
> – $25 billion erased from total crypto market cap in 24 hours
> – Why it matters: Rapid price swings and shifting altcoin momentum signal heightened trader risk as BTC dominance slips
Bitcoin’s latest push toward $95,000 triggered sharp volatility, while smaller tokens RAIN, M, and HYPE stole the spotlight with double-digit rallies.
BTC Whipsaws Near $95K
The benchmark crypto kicked off the week at $90,000, sprinted to a multi-week high just shy of $95,000, then plunged below $91,500 within hours. Buyers returned to lift BTC back toward $93,000, leaving the global market cap at $1.85 trillion and dominance at 56.5%.
Altcoins Split Performance
While XRP cooled from $2.40 to $2.28, other large-caps posted modest gains:
- ETH added 1% to reclaim $3,250
- BNB edged toward $920
- SOL touched $140
- XMR held above $455
ZEC, XLM, and SIU slipped into the red.
Token Winners Table
| Token | 24h Change | Price Context |
|---|---|---|
| RAIN | Biggest lead | Top gainer |
| M | Second best | Strong momentum |
| HYPE | Third place | Notable rally |
The total crypto market cap now reads $3.275 trillion, down $25 billion since yesterday.
Key Takeaways
- Bitcoin’s rejection at $95,000 highlights stiff overhead resistance
- RAIN, M, and HYPE lead a select altcoin surge
- BTC dominance keeps sliding, now at 56.5%
- Traders face choppy conditions as macro uncertainty lingers
Wild intraday swings underscore fragile sentiment ahead of bitcoin’s next major directional move.
