### **Top Cryptocurrencies (Price & Trends)**

1. **Bitcoin (BTC)** – ~$67,000

- Consolidating after ETF approvals, with halving effects still in play.

- Institutional interest remains strong.

2. **Ethereum (ETH)** – ~$3,500

- Awaiting further developments on Ethereum ETF approvals.

- Layer-2 networks (Arbitrum, Optimism) continue growing.

3. **Solana (SOL)** – ~$170

- Strong performance due to meme coin activity & DeFi growth.

4. **BNB (Binance Coin)** – ~$600

- Benefiting from Binance’s ecosystem expansion.

5. **XRP** – ~$0.52

- Legal battles with SEC still influencing price.

### **Key Trends**

- **Bitcoin ETFs** – Major funds (BlackRock, Fidelity) driving institutional adoption.

- **Ethereum Layer-2s** – Arbitrum, Base, and Starknet gaining traction.

- **Meme Coins** – New tokens like $BRETT, $POPCAT, and $WIF still volatile.

- **Regulation** – U.S. crypto policies evolving under SEC scrutiny.

### **Market Sentiment**

- **Fear & Greed Index**: Neutral (50/100) – Caution ahead of macro risks (interest rates, inflation).

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