Crypto Market Recovery: Bitcoin Leads Market Upswing, Altcoins To Follow Suit?

The cryptocurrency market shows signs of recovery as Bitcoin leads the upswing, potentially paving the way for altcoins to follow suit.
By Coingapestaff
Updated June 28, 2025
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Highlights

  • Bitcoin's price briefly exceeds $62,000, signaling a potential return of bullish sentiment in the market.
  • Despite a 2.18% increase in the global crypto market cap to $2.29 trillion, significant liquidations totaling over $87 million highlight ongoing volatility.
  • Altcoins, including Ethereum, Solana, Dogecoin, and Shiba Inu, see positive price movements, indicating a broader market recovery.

The cryptocurrency market exhibited signs of recovery today, with Bitcoin briefly surpassing the $62,000 mark. This upward movement led to positive trends across major cryptocurrencies, potentially signaling a return of bullish sentiment.

However, market volatility remains a significant factor. In the past 24 hours, liquidations exceeded $87 million, with short positions accounting for $56 million of this total. This indicates ongoing uncertainty and rapid price fluctuations in the crypto space.

The global cryptocurrency market capitalization rose by 2.18% to reach $2.29 trillion. Interestingly, this increase coincided with a substantial 29.28% decrease in total trading volume over the same period. This divergence between market cap growth and trading volume decline suggests a complex market dynamic, possibly indicating cautious investor behavior despite the price uptick.

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Bitcoin’s Performance and Outlook

At the time of reporting, Bitcoin price trades at $61,725.59, with a 24-hour trading volume of $24.6 billion and a 1.4% price increase. Its market cap stood at $1.2 trillion. Several factors contributed to this uptick:

  • Bitcoin ETFs saw $31 million in inflows after seven consecutive days of outflows, potentially influencing the recent price movement.

  • Analyst Crypto Faibik identified a bullish flag pattern on the weekly chart, predicting a possible surge to $88,000 by July or August. This optimistic view is supported by the current “Fear” sentiment in the market, as indicated by the Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index at 30.

  • Analyst Ali Martinez highlighted historical data suggesting significant price increases following similar RSI conditions in the past two years. Martinez also noted the Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) Ratio’s current level below -8.40%, which has historically preceded price increases ranging from 28% to 100%.

Sequel to this prediction, the Bitcoin relative strength index has moved up beyond the 50% level signaling bullish presence. As at time of writing the RSI is at 52.3 level.

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Altcoins Surge as Crypto Market Recovers

In a notable market upswing, leading altcoins have posted significant gains, riding the wave of the broader cryptocurrency market recovery. Ethereum (ETH) and other top altcoins including Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Shiba Inu (SHIB) have all seen positive price movements, with increases ranging from 0.8% to 2.8%.

Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is currently trading at $3,387.68. With a substantial 24-hour trading volume of $10.48 billion, ETH has recorded a 0.82% price increase over the last day.

Solana (SOL) has shown even stronger performance, with its price reaching $136.99. The altcoin has seen a 2.19% uptick in the past 24 hours, accompanied by a trading volume of $2.72 billion.

Meme coins have also joined the rally, with Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) posting notable gains. DOGE is currently priced at $0.01253, representing a 2.82% increase, while SHIB is trading at $0.0001763, up 2.74% in the last 24 hours.

The meme coin sector as a whole has experienced significant growth, with its total market capitalization surging by 4.15% to reach $49.25 billion. While Shiba Inu saw an approximate 3% increase, other major players in the segment, including Dogecoin, Pepe Coin, and WIF, have also shown positive momentum.

This widespread rally across various altcoins indicates a potential shift in market sentiment, with investors showing renewed confidence in the cryptocurrency space beyond just Bitcoin. As the market continues to evolve, all eyes will be on whether this positive trend can be sustained in the coming days.

Also Read: Pepe Coin Whale Sparks Concerns With 1 Tln PEPE Transfer To Binance, What’s Next?

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Market Dynamics and Future Outlook

The recent market gains have led to significant liquidations, particularly affecting short positions. Long positions also faced some setbacks, with $30.9 million liquidated. The cryptocurrency market had been declining for two weeks prior, influenced by factors such as ETF outflows, Germany’s sale of seized Bitcoin, and anticipated movements of Mt. Gox-held Bitcoin.

Bitcoin and Ethereum were particularly impacted by recent liquidations, which exceeded $360 million on June 24 when Bitcoin fell below $60,000. Analysts are monitoring “accumulation whales” who may be capitalizing on lower prices to increase their holdings.

As Bitcoin shows signs of recovery amid positive technical indicators and market sentiment, the focus shifts to whether altcoins will follow suit. With analysts projecting potential price increases and investors seeking strategic opportunities, the crypto market appears set for an interesting period of broader recovery and evolving market dynamics.

Also Read: Top Reasons Why Shiba Inu Coin Price Soaring, Here’s Price Target As Whales Buy

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