Bitcoin breaks $100K milestone ($100,500 current), igniting broad crypto market excitement
EOS (+18%) leads top 5 altcoin gainers, surging on Vaulta rebrand news amid BTC rally
BCH (+13%), ENA (+10%), STX (+10%), THETA (+9%) follow, showing strong breakout momentum
Bitcoin (BTC) decisively smashed the $100,000 barrier, May 8, 2025, trading near $100,500 and igniting widespread excitement across the crypto market.
The milestone breach occurred amid surging trading volume, exceeding 70% in gains, fueled by earlier anticipation of a US trade deal announcement and market processing of the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady.
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— *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) May 8, 2025
While Bitcoin captures headlines clearing the $100K mark, a select group of altcoins delivered standout performances, leading the gains percentage-wise. This report highlights the top five altcoin movers capitalizing on the bullish momentum: EOS, Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Ethena (ENA), Stacks (STX), and Theta Network (THETA).
1. EOS Leads Top Gainers Surge as Bitcoi…
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