📈 Bitcoin ($BTC ) surpasses $100,000 again

Bitcoin reached a level of $102,929, representing an increase of 4.29% over the last 24 hours. This increase is associated with the announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump of a groundbreaking trade deal with the United Kingdom, which boosted investor optimism and the influx of institutional capital.

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⚖️ SEC and Ripple reach a settlement

After years of dispute, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs have reached an agreement, bringing an end to the regulatory uncertainty surrounding XRP. As a result, the price of $XRP increased by over 10%, reaching a level of $2.29.

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📊 Ethereum ($ETH ) gains in value

Ethereum recorded a rise of 16.66% over the last 24 hours, reaching a price of $2,211.59. Analysts point to the potential for further increases, with forecasts reaching $3,000, making ETH one of the most undervalued assets in recent years.

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📈 Altcoins are also rising

Other cryptocurrencies also recorded significant increases:

Solana (SOL): +8.57%, price $162.66

Dogecoin (DOGE): +10.72%, price $0.1959

Cardano (ADA): +11.03%, price $0.7728

These increases are driven by overall market optimism and increased interest from institutional investors.

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🗓️ Upcoming events

May 19: CME will launch futures contracts on XRP, which may increase interest from institutional investors in this asset.

May 14–16: Consensus Toronto – one of the largest blockchain conferences in North America.

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📌 Summary

The cryptocurrency market is currently experiencing a strong upward trend, driven by positive regulatory and macroeconomic news. Bitcoin has surpassed the psychological barrier of $100,000, Ethereum is gaining in value, and altcoins are also recording significant increases.