Bitcoin and Major Cryptocurrency Performance:
Bitcoin (BTC) ended the U.S. trading session with a slight gain of +0.01%, reaching $87,286.5, reflecting relative stability amid market fluctuations. Its market capitalization now stands at $1.73 trillion, maintaining its dominance in the crypto market with a 60.7% share, followed by Ethereum at 8.6%.

Over the past week, Bitcoin has risen by +3.25%, outperforming Ethereum (ETH), which recorded a +1.52% gain, indicating stronger investor confidence in Bitcoin compared to altcoins.

Performance of Key Altcoins:

  • Solana (SOL): Increased by +0.82% to $139.08, maintaining investor interest.

  • Binance Coin (BNB): Surged +3.23% to $639.71, showing strong performance compared to other altcoins.

  • Ripple (XRP): Movement details were not specified, but volatility remains.

  • Dogecoin (DOGE): Declined by -2.81% to $0.1911, signaling selling pressure.

  • Shiba Inu (SHIB): Dropped -2.44% to $0.00001405, indicating weak buying momentum.

  • Cardano (ADA): Posted a modest gain of +0.7%, reaching $0.7369.

Impact on Cryptocurrency-Related Stocks:
Stocks of companies heavily exposed to Bitcoin and digital assets saw notable declines, reflecting the market’s cautious sentiment:

  • Coinbase (COIN): Fell -2.8%, closing at $188.58.

  • MicroStrategy (MSTR): Dropped -1.4% to $324.56, despite its large Bitcoin holdings.

  • Marathon Digital (MARA): Declined -1.2% to $13.63, reflecting weaker investor confidence.

  • PayPal (PYPL): Lost -1.6%, ending at $68.85.

  • Block (SQ): Recorded the steepest loss, down -3.5% to $56.99.

Analytical Insight:

Bitcoin’s stability around $87,000 suggests resilience despite market pressure. However, the underperformance of altcoins like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu indicates investor hesitation toward speculative assets. Meanwhile, the decline in crypto-related stocks highlights concerns over future growth in the sector, especially amid price volatility and the lack of strong bullish catalysts.

In the short term, Bitcoin may remain the most stable digital asset, while investors closely monitor central bank policies and global stock markets to assess the next direction for cryptocurrencies and related equities.