Crypto Market Sees Modest Gain as Traders Await Nonfarm Payrolls Report
The crypto market is up 2.57% and nearing $2.94 trillion in value, according to recent data.
This modest gain comes as traders await the U.S. nonfarm payrolls report due later on Friday.
BTC is currently trading at $86,368, a 3.18% increase from yesterday's price.
Ethereum (ETH) and XRP are also experiencing gains, up 3.70% and 3.60%, respectively, with SOL reaching a new high of $121.85.
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index currently reads 72, placing it in the 'Greed' zone but slightly lower than yesterday's score.
A total of $333.60 million was lost in liquidations over the past day, with short sellers taking the biggest hit.