Crypto Market Capitalization Surpasses US$4 Trillion, Outperforming Apple and Microsoft

The global crypto market capitalization has set a new record, reaching US$4 trillion on Friday (07/18), surpassing the valuations of giant companies like Apple and Microsoft. In the last 24 hours, more than US$243.3 billion worth of crypto assets have been traded.

Bitcoin remains dominant with a market capitalization of US$2.39 trillion (59.91% of the total), making it the fifth most valuable asset in the world. This surge is also fueled by a massive altcoin rally. XRP recorded a price of US$3.68 after rising 33% in a week, with a market cap reaching US$203 billion.

Ethereum also rebounded to US$3,600 after previously declining due to tariff policies from US President Donald Trump. Its market capitalization increased by 5.28% to US$436 billion in a day.

Vincent Liu, CIO of Kronos Research, referred to the US$4 trillion level as an important milestone reflecting a massive reassessment of crypto in the global financial system, driven by ETF flows, clearer policies, and a recovering market confidence.