Bitcoin’s Dramatic Nap: Altcoins Throw a Party While BTC Sips Tea

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In a universe more chaotic than the average Tuesday morning, Bitcoin decided to take a leisurely stroll through the garden of price stagnation. After an explosive soirée from Wednesday to Friday, where it displayed more enthusiasm than a hyperactive puppy, it promptly leaped onto a comfy couch and decided to observe the world (and other cryptocurrencies) from the splendid vantage point of $118,000. 🛋️

Meanwhile, in the land of the altcoins, XLM, HBAR, and a rather cheeky little creature named BONK have thrown caution to the wind and merrily danced their way into the hearts (and wallets) of many, emerging as today’s top performers and reminding everyone why they’re often the life of the party. 🎉

BTC Stalls at $118K

As we reflect upon the rather calm demeanor of Bitcoin this month, it appears to have adopted the philosophy of a Zen master. For quite some time, it remained ensconced within the cozy confines of $105,000 to $110,000, blissfully avoiding the stresses of volatility. That is, until Wednesday decided to crash the party with a round of enthusiastic bulls charging in just when it was least expected.

During its first act of ‘Where did my price go?’, Bitcoin found itself catapulted over the $110,000 mark and managed to flash a brand new all-time high of $112,000, like confetti at a particularly raucous New Year’s Eve party. With a few hiccups along the way, it regained its footing and puffed itself up to a whopping $116,000 on Thursday – only to belch a little and rise again to nearly $119,000 on Friday. How delightful! 🤑

Then came Saturday, which, like every plot twist no one asked for, turned out to be a snooze fest. Trump, in case you hadn’t heard through the grapevine of chaos, decided to shake things up by slapping tariffs on the EU and Mexico like a grumpy school teacher dealing with misbehaving students. Yet Bitcoin barely flinched, slipping gently to $117,500 before brushing itself off and settling back comfortably at $118,000. The market cap remains as impressive as ever, teetering around $2.350 trillion. Who knew digital coins could thrive in drama? 💰

These Alts Keep Rocking

In a world where most altcoins followed BTC like awestruck puppies, XLM and HBAR decided to break free and forge their own paths. XLM, with a newfound bravado, has added a whopping 17.5% in just one day, resulting in a weekly gain that borders on fabulous with over 85%. Meanwhile, HBAR has experienced nearly a 15% surge in the same period—nearing a dazzling 50% weekly! Because why not? 🌟

As for BONK, it too played its part, joining the celebration with a commendable 12% surge, proving yet again that even smaller players can cause a delightful ruckus. The bigger fish in the altcoin pond, such as ALGO, IMX, and MNT, have also made modest moves, but let’s face it—they could use a good dose of enthusiasm.

Overnight, the collective market cap of all crypto assets gained around $20 billion, rising to a robust $3.760 trillion, reminding everyone that the world of finance is just as absurd as our universe. Cheers to that! 🥳

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2025-07-13 11:18