Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Surges Past $88K, Altcoins Show Strong Weekly Gains

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Surges Past $88K, Altcoins Show Strong Weekly Gains
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Bitcoin Crosses $88K, Ethereum Gains Ground, and Solana Surges Ahead

The crypto market is experiencing a boost, with a 0.34% gain as of 10:39 am on April 22, 2025. The global market cap stands at $2.75 trillion, consolidating after recent upward momentum. Key developments include Bitcoin's surge past $88,000 and Dogecoin's rise to eighth place among top cryptocurrencies. 

Meanwhile, Ethereum, Cardano, and Solana have seen slight declines. Favorable political and macroeconomic factors, such as Paul Atkins' SEC chair appointment and Trump's significant donations, are driving the market. With analysts projecting Bitcoin's potential rise to $100,000, we'll examine the possibility of this milestone in 2025 and what it means for other leading cryptos.

1. Bitcoin (BTC)

Price: $88,306.90

1-hour Change: +0.21%

24-hour Change: +1.30%

7-day Change: +3.63%

Market Cap: $1,753,291,575,299

24-hour Volume: $38,031,264,319

Circulating Supply: 19.85M BTC

Bitcoin is still high on the market, well above $88K with appreciable growth across all timeframes. BTC trades over $38 billion in the past 24 hours, thereby enhancing its leadership position as the leading cryptocurrency.

2. Ethereum (ETH)

Price: $1,584.81

1-hour Change: +0.44%

24-hour Change: +3.09%

7-day Change: +2.98%

Market Cap: $191,304,175,522

24-hour Volume: $15,074,188,945

Circulating Supply: 120.71M ETH

Ethereum maintains very good upward momentum being the top smart contract platform, with an increase of 3.09% in the last 24 hours. The continuous and expanding demand is generated by the activities of developers and DeFi.

3. XRP (XRP)

Price: $2.08

1-hour Change: +0.17%

24-hour Change: +1.25%

7-day Change: +2.76%

Market Cap: $121,814,817,748

24-hour Volume: $2,465,288,273

Circulating Supply: 58.39B XRP

XRP has had a steady week with good stability. Its constant usage in cross-border payments makes it appealing to investors and gives it a value of $2.08.

4. BNB (BNB)

Price: $600.08
1-hour Change: +0.23%
24-hour Change: +0.60%
7-day Change: +2.35%
Market Cap: $84,547,125,540
24-hour Volume: $1,392,481,416
Circulating Supply: 140.89M BNB

Binance Coin (BNB) remains a solid performer. Although its growth this week is modest, its utility in the Binance ecosystem ensures steady investor confidence.

5. Solana (SOL)

Price: $139.25
1-hour Change: +0.19%
24-hour Change: +0.23%
7-day Change: +7.07%
Market Cap: $72,023,631,631
24-hour Volume: $3,901,196,671
Circulating Supply: 517.19M SOL

Solana has gained more than 7% over the past week. Its low fees and fast transactions make it a favourite among developers and retail traders alike.

6. Dogecoin (DOGE)

Price: $0.1612
1-hour Change: +0.80%
24-hour Change: +0.70%
7-day Change: +0.74%
Market Cap: $24,021,496,242
24-hour Volume: $962,402,226
Circulating Supply: 148.95B DOGE

Dogecoin has shown minimal gains this week, but remains a consistent player in the meme coin category. Community enthusiasm continues to fuel trading activity.

7.TRON (TRX)

Price: $0.2466
1-hour Change: +0.26%
24-hour Change: +0.75%
7-day Change: +2.66%
Market Cap: $23,414,957,646
24-hour Volume: $593,418,878
Circulating Supply: 94.94B TRX

TRON's stable rise of 2.66% this week is backed by its widespread use in decentralised applications. Its consistent performance makes it an appealing long-term bet.

8. Cardano (ADA)

Price: $0.6248
1-hour Change: +0.59%
24-hour Change: +2.19%
7-day Change: +2.79%
Market Cap: $22,052,135,815
24-hour Volume: $602,281,981
Circulating Supply: 35.29B ADA

Cardano remains a favourite among long-term investors, with a near 3% rise this week. Its focus on research-driven development is paying off in terms of investor confidence.

9. Chainlink (LINK)

Price: $13.10
1-hour Change: +0.25%
24-hour Change: +2.90%
7-day Change: +3.48%
Market Cap: $8,613,419,968
24-hour Volume: $293,125,995
Circulating Supply: 657.09M LINK

Chainlink has seen a decent uptick, reflecting the growing need for oracle networks across the blockchain space. A 3.48% rise this week signals steady upward momentum.

10. UNUS SED LEO (LEO)

Price: $9.12
1-hour Change: +0.16%
24-hour Change: +3.09%
7-day Change: +3.26%
Market Cap: $8,428,830,175
24-hour Volume: $3,522,038
Circulating Supply: 923.64M LEO

LEO remains stable with a consistent increase this week. Used primarily within the iFinex ecosystem, it offers value through utility rather than speculation.

Conclusion

Bitcoin has initiated a rally by surpassing the $88,000 mark, indicating strong confidence in the market. Ethereum, XRP, and Solana are all experiencing significant gains, which further enhances positive sentiment. Meanwhile, meme coins like Dogecoin remain stable, while platforms such as Cardano and TRON are strategically positioning themselves for long-term growth.

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