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December 3rd Crypto News – Bitcoin Tumbles to $94k, XRP Eyes $3 Milestone in Crypto Market Shake-Up

The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a notable downturn today, December 3, 2024, as optimism wanes among investors. The Fear & Greed Index has decreased from an extreme greed score of 81 to 78, reflecting a more cautious sentiment as Bitcoin struggles to maintain its position near the $100,000 threshold.

Bitcoin’s Current Status

Bitcoin (BTC) is currently trading at approximately $94,820, marking a slight decline of 0.22% from previous levels. Despite this dip, Bitcoin’s market dominance remains strong at 54.33%, and trading volumes have seen a modest increase of 0.81%, reaching around $63.64 billion. Analysts remain hopeful for a rebound as market conditions improve.

XRP’s Bullish Momentum

In contrast to Bitcoin’s struggles, XRP is on a remarkable upward trajectory, having surged nearly 24% to reach $2.86. This bullish trend positions XRP as a leading contender among altcoins, with many traders eyeing the potential for it to hit the $3 mark soon.

Performance of Other Altcoins

Among the top ten cryptocurrencies, Ethereum (ETH) has managed to hold steady with a slight gain of 0.81%, trading at approximately $3,616.56. Solana (SOL) also posted a modest increase of 0.31%, bringing its price to about $225.42.

Top Movers and Losers

The day has seen significant movements within the broader market:

  • IOTA has emerged as the standout performer, skyrocketing by 58.87% to approximately $0.5182.
  • HBAR follows closely with a rise of 49.46%, now priced at about $0.3567.
  • Other notable gainers include VeChain, which increased by 45.15%, trading at around $0.0677.

On the downside, Bitget Token, Kaspa, and Brett have faced slight declines ranging from 0.73% to 3.39%.

Overall, while Bitcoin faces challenges in its quest for $100k, XRP’s impressive rally provides a silver lining in today’s crypto landscape.

Sourav Das

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