Crypto Highlights This Week: BTC, XRP, & Dogecoin Steal Spotlight

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November 17, 2024 Updated June 13, 2025
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Highlights

  • BTC its new ATH despite macroeconomic factors bringing turbulence to the crypto.
  • XRP witnesses unprecedented gains over the week.
  • Elon Musk's D.O.GE. saga brings market optimism to Dogecoin.

The global crypto realm has closed another week, with remarkable advancements witnessed across the broader sector. Bitcoin (BTC) price pumped to attain a new ATH, whereas the broader market mirrored optimism. Simultaneously, Ripple’s XRP achieved unprecedented levels, sparking market discussions. Moreover, Dogecoin echoed optimism across the broader market amid D.O.G.E-related developments.

Here’s a brief report on some of the top crypto market headlines reported by CoinGape Media in the past seven days.

Bitcoin Hits New ATH Amid Crypto Bull Market

Notably, this week saw BTC price attain a new height of $93,434.36, sparking a tidal wave of optimism among market investors. The coin soared in tandem with increased institutional interest post-U.S. elections, as seen with Bitwise hitting $10 billion in client assets under management.

Further, amid the flagship crypto’s bullish movement, top trader Peter Brandt and investment firm Bernstein predicted BTC price rally to $200K. However, it’s also noteworthy that BTC witnessed slight turbulence this week, attributable to macroeconomic events.

The US CPI inflation rose to 2.6%, raising investor concerns over future movements. Nevertheless, the market closes this week in a bullish state.

XRP Gains Momentum

Simultaneously, XRP price extended weekly gains to 93%, solidifying investor optimism on the asset. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse took the stage to reveal key reasons behind the coin’s strong rally this week, pointing out the post-election environment as a pro-cryptocurrency era.

Also, with speculations of SEC Chair Gary Gansler’s resignation on the rise, market sentiments for Ripple’s coin remain optimistic. Meanwhile, the XRP documentary premiered this week, garnering additional market attention toward the crypto.

Dogecoin Gains Traction Amid D.O.G.E. Saga

Simultaneously, DOGE price extended weekly gains to 54% over the past seven days, primarily attributable to Elon Musk’s D.O.G.E’s saga post-U.S. elections. The American entrepreneur was appointed as the Department of Government Efficiency head alongside V. Ramaswamy under Trump’s cabinet, bringing significant attention to Dogecoin.

On the other hand, with the Dogecoin lawsuit against Elon Musk withdrawn, market sentiments orbiting the meme token remain bullish. Simultaneously, CoinGape Media reported DOGE whale accumulations to have burgeoned substantially this week. Also, the leading DOGE wallet, MyDoge, announced the launch of DogeOS shortly afterward.

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