BTC at $42K, Altcoins Surge: Weekly Crypto Recap

Image Credit: The Information Dec 11, 2023

Bitcoin's Bullish Week

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Market Dynamics

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Altcoin Rollercoaster

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Ethereum and Major Alts

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Double-Digit Surges

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Cardano, Polkadot, Avalanche Soar

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Hidden Gems

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