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Bitcoin Surpasses Tesla With $1 Tln Market Cap, But There’s A Catch

Bitcoin, the world's first-ever digital currency, gained significant traction today as it surged past the $51K mark. But there's a flipside.
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Bitcoin Surpasses Tesla With $1 Tln Market Cap, But There’s A Catch

Highlights

  • Bitcoin market cap surpasses that of Tesla, Walmart, and many others.
  • Bitcoin's recent chronicles align with its recent upward momentum.
  • Bitcoin price surges past the $51K mark today.

Bitcoin, the world’s first-ever digital currency, once again echoed a sense of frenzy across the global crypto landscape today as the token’s market cap reclaimed the $1T mark, a significant breakthrough for the token, for the first time since December 2021. This appears to have sparked immense curiosity among crypto market traders and investors across the trading space as the digital asset’s market cap value surpassed that of giants such as Walmart, Tesla, and Berkshire Hathaway, among many others.

However, speculations over Bitcoin’s positioning as a valuing digital asset with market cap limitations appear to be birthing across the crypto horizon. Meanwhile, the Bitcoin fear and greed index showcased a greedy sentiment in the market, resting at 74. This signaled traders becoming more cautious, adding additional inferences for the token’s run ahead.

Simultaneously, Bitcoin’s price showcased a sudden jump today, sprinting past the $51K mark, nabbing significant attention across the broader crypto market.

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Bitcoin’s Tops $51K: Diving Deep

Numerous reasons appear to be falling in line with the recent price surge Bitcoin witnessed. Concerning this, the data offered by Coinglass showcased a jump of 2.46% in Bitcoin’s open interest, reaching 23.86 billion. This reflected the surge in price, illustrating new money entering into the futures market.

In the interim, the upcoming BTC halving further aids the token’s bullish stance within the market. The recent inception of spot Bitcoin ETFs across the global trading landscape additionally bolsters this momentum.

Moreover, the Coinbase premium gap, resting at 25.77, undermined the strong momentum within the market, reflecting the token’s recent pump.

Also Read: MiCA Regulation: How Will EU’s Regulatory Regime Impact Stablecoins?

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Bitcoin Price Report

As of writing, the Bitcoin price noted a substantial jump of 3.38% over the past 24 hours and is currently trading at $51,596. The recent jump past $51K appears to come as a potential result of underlying factors, as mentioned above. The token’s trading volume and market cap also noted noteworthy upticks of 3.37% and 8.82%, respectively.

Also Read: Bitcoin ETFs Hit $4 Bln Net Inflows, Will Impact On BTC Price Continue?

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