Bitcoin (BTC) gained significant momentum this week, pushing toward a $1 trillion market cap. Trading over $23,000 and approaching $23,500, Bitcoin leads the crypto market surge.
Cryptocurrencies prices heatmap, source: Coin360
Altcoins also saw strong gains despite Bitcoin dominating the spotlight. Ethereum (ETH) remains above $1,500, while Ripple (XRP) is up 1.60% at $0.4165, and Polkadot (DOT) has risen 2.42%.
Altcoin season is evident with Cardano (ADA), Binance Coin (BNB), Litecoin (LTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and Chainlink (LINK) all recording minor gains. The overall crypto market capitalization has surged past $1 trillion, though Bitcoin’s dominance has dropped to 41.17%.
Top gainers include GALA, up over 27%, and other strong performers like Trust Wallet Token, Avalanche, Enjin Coin, Flax Share, and GMX token, each gaining over 10%.
Top gainers and losers of the day: CoinMarketCap
Despite Genesis Capital’s bankruptcy on Jan. 19, the market sentiment remains bullish, with investors continuing to enter the crypto space. Over the week, market capitalization climbed 7%, and 11 of the top 80 coins saw gains of 18% or more.
Bitcoin price analysis
Bitcoin is at $23,003.26, up 0.13% in the last 24 hours, with a market cap of $444.7 billion. Bitcoin has risen 36% over the past 30 days, with support at $22,200 and resistance at $24,000. Trading above the 21-day EMA, Bitcoin shows bullish control, with the RSI above 50 and a positive MACD indicating potential sideways trading before another move.
Ethereum Price Analysis
Ethereum is trading at $1,591.12, consolidating above $1,500 despite a slight dip. Its market cap is $186 billion. Up over 33% in the past 30 days, Ethereum shows bullish sentiment. Support is at $1,540 and resistance at $1,620. A stagnant triangle pattern suggests an imminent directional move, with the RSI neutral and MACD bullish. The Stochastic RSI in the overbought zone indicates a potential pullback before further gains. Overall, the sentiment remains positive for ETH.
In January's final week, the market cap surpassed $1 trillion, while Bitcoin’s dominance rose.
