The global crypto market cap is hovering around $3.9–4.0 trillion, signaling a rebound in bullish sentiment. blockchainreporterForbes
Bitcoin (BTC) remains stable near $116–117 K, while Ethereum (ETH) is surging—trading in the $4 – 4.2 K range after breaking the long-awaited $4,000 mark. CryptoPotatoThe Economic TimesAInvestblockchainreporterCointelegraphstartupnews.fyi
Top Movers & Highlights:
Aero Finance (AERO) dominates today's altcoin landscape with a staggering +23% gain, emerging as the day's top performer. AInvest
Other altcoins like Solana (SOL) (+1.5%) and Dogecoin (DOGE) (+4.7%) show solid gains, while Mantle (MNT) lags with a -4.4% drop. AInvest
DeFi, NFTs & Market Dynamics:
DeFi Total Value Locked (TVL) inches higher, reflecting sustained growth in decentralized protocols. blockchainreporter
Ethereum's rally triggered a $105 million short squeeze, with analysts eyeing a move toward $4,400–$4,500. The Economic Times
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index approaches “Greed” territory, reflecting rising bullish momentum. blockchainreporter
What Else Is Shaping the Market:
Regulatory shifts continue to influence investor sentiment. In the UK, the FCA is set to allow retail investors to access crypto ETNs starting October—seen as a landmark development for regulated crypto exposure. Financial Times
Meanwhile, in the U.S., Trump’s renewed crypto advocacy is prompting a clash between traditional finance and crypto innovators—especially around tokenized stock trading. Politico
On the meme-coin front, Little Pepe (LILPEPE), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and FLOKI are drawing notable attention for their rising traction and investment narratives. Indiatimes+1
