Bitcoin traded at $81,776 on Monday, up 1.74%, while Ethereum rose 3.24% to $2,662. The gains extended after the SEC cleared a path for onchain trading of tokenized U.S. stocks.
Why it matters
The move puts Bitcoin above a key market threshold while connecting the rally to a broader shift in how traditional assets could trade onchain. Bitcoin also recorded its first weekly close above its 50-week average since November 2025, adding a technical milestone to the advance.
Total crypto market capitalization reached $2.89 trillion. Bitcoin dominance stood at 56.7%, while the Fear & Greed Index registered 70, or Greed. The Altcoin Index was more measured at 51 out of 100.
Market impact
Ethereum outperformed Bitcoin on the day, rising 3.24% versus Bitcoin's 1.74% gain. Smaller tokens also posted sharp moves, led by World Mobile Token at 165.5%, Orbio.so at 94.8% and NearKat at 87%.
The market is also tracking new institutional and financial applications for crypto. Aave proposed custodied-collateral lending for institutions, while recent funding included Evernorth's $30 million debt financing and Dtcpay's $15 million extended Series A. The next signal is whether strength above Bitcoin's 50-week average holds as tokenized-stock activity develops.
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Frequently asked questions
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What triggered Bitcoin's move above $81,000?
Bitcoin extended its gains after the SEC cleared a path for onchain trading of tokenized U.S. stocks.
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What were Bitcoin and Ethereum prices in the update?
Bitcoin traded at $81,776, up 1.74%, while Ethereum traded at $2,662, up 3.24%.
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What technical milestone did Bitcoin reach?
Bitcoin recorded its first weekly close above its 50-week average since November 2025.
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What did market indicators show about crypto sentiment?
Total crypto market capitalization reached $2.89T, Bitcoin dominance was 56.7%, and the Fear & Greed Index registered 70, or Greed.
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Which smaller tokens posted the largest gains?
World Mobile Token rose 165.5%, Orbio.so gained 94.8%, and NearKat advanced 87%.
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