Bitcoin (BTC)**: Bitcoin continues to hold its position as the largest cryptocurrency by market cap. Recently, Bitcoin has seen volatility due to expectations around institutional adoption and the impact of global regulatory decisions.
- **Ethereum (ETH)**: Following the “Merge” update that shifted the network to a Proof of Stake mechanism, the community is focused on upcoming updates such as “Shanghai” that will allow for withdrawals of staked ETH.
- **Stablecoins**: Stablecoins such as **USDT** and **USDC** continue to play a major role in providing liquidity to the market, with an increased focus on transparency and regulatory compliance.$BTC