Bitcoin Leads $3.41T Crypto Market as Ethereum and DeFi Surge

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The global cryptocurrency market showed mixed trends on November 30, 2024, with notable price changes, market capitalization, and trading volumes. The Phoenix Group released an insightful summary of the crypto market through its official X account, highlighting the key developments and trends. According to the data, the cryptocurrency market consisted of 31,301 coins and tokens with an overall market capitalization of $3.41 trillion. The trading volume remained active over the last 24 hours at $179.07 billion.

Crypto Market Overview, Bitcoin ($BTC), and Ethereum ($ETH) Leading the Market

Bitcoin ($BTC), the globally leading cryptocurrency, is dominating at 56.1%, with its price standing at $96,742. Its strong impact on the market persists as the decentralized finance (DeFi) total value locked (TVL) reached $201.17 billion. Ethereum ($ETH) adopted the second-largest digital currency, with each coin priced at $3,683 and having a dominance of 13%. Gas fees for $ETH remained relatively low at 8 Gwei, supporting transaction affordability.

Several cryptocurrencies experienced notable price movements during the day. $HYPE recorded a dip of -6.26% and a bounce of 72.97% gain, indicating high volatility. $ENS and CORE also exhibited significant price actions, showcasing 32.62% and 30.62% bounces, respectively. 

Other coins such as $ALGO and $FLR, also showed positive momentum, gaining 25.40% and 20.28%, respectively. However, some assets faced declines, indicating the volatile nature of the market. 

Significant Liquidations and Fear & Greed Index

The 24-hour liquidation data revealed that Bitcoin topped the liquidation chart, with a total value of $79.92 million, followed by $XRP, $ETH, $DOGE, and $ACT, with $34.80 million, $34.12 million, $17.19 million, and $9.20 million respectively. This data reflects heightened market activity and leveraged trading positions being affected by price volatility.

The crypto fear and greed index stood at 78, indicating a state of extreme greed. This sentiment suggests a bullish outlook as traders displayed confidence in market trends. Additionally, the DeFi sector remains a key focus, with its TVL surpassing $200 billion, signifying continued growth and adoption.