Crypto Markets Hold Steady Amid Regulatory Uncertainty
The cryptocurrency market capitalization dipped 0.1% to $3.2 trillion as Bitcoin (BTC) held firm at $91,064 while Ethereum (ETH) slipped 0.8% to $3,090. Trading volumes remained robust at $114 billion, with BTC dominance at 57.1% and ETH at 11.7%.
Regulatory headwinds and security concerns weighed on sentiment, though outliers like DOLO surged 62%. The fear index lingered at 26—neutral territory—as institutional players awaited clarity on ETF approvals.
Altcoin performance diverged sharply: Polkadot (DOT) and XRP Ledger ecosystems led gains, while lighter tokens fell 15%. Market structure suggests consolidation—a typical pattern when volatility compresses near key psychological levels.