Crypto Markets Edge Up on Cautious Optimism

Crypto markets opened on a cautiously optimistic note, with most major digital assets posting modest to solid gains.

The exception was Bitcoin, which held its ground at $77,339.48, after edging up by just 0.18%.

Ethereum led the way among altcoins, rising 0.80% to $2,535.76 and lending further support to the risk-on mood.

BNB was another strong performer, climbing 1.28% to $736.27, while XRP rose by a similar margin to $1.37.

However, not all tokens followed suit, with Solana slipping 0.33% to $102.07 and Avalanche dipping 0.16% to $7.44.