#CryptoMarketWatch

- **Overall market cap** hovered near $2.6 trillion, with most major altcoins mirroring Bitcoin’s cautious gains.

- **Ethereum** maintained strength above $3,500, fueled by renewed DeFi activity and Layer 2 adoption.

- **XRP and ADA** gained momentum after being named in the U.S. strategic reserve plan, drawing fresh institutional interest.

- **Solana** saw increased network activity but faced minor outages, causing short-term dips.

- **Stablecoin flows** into exchanges suggest traders are positioning for potential volatility next week.

- Sentiment across the board remains **cautiously optimistic**, with regulation and policy clarity driving the narrative.