Cryptocurrency markets declined modestly on Thursday, with Bitcoin trading near $90,000 despite gains in equities and fresh record highs in precious metals.
Summary
- Bitcoin hovered just below $90,000 and traded flat despite gains in equities and record highs in gold and silver.
- Ether declined even as BitMine Immersion accumulated a large amount of ETH, becoming a significant holder of total supply.
- Most major alternative cryptocurrencies were flat or slightly lower during Thursday’s session.
Bitcoin remained largely unchanged over a 24-hour period after declining earlier in the session, according to market data. The cryptocurrency failed to gain momentum despite a rebound in stock markets and record prices for gold and silver.
Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, fell during the trading period. The decline occurred even as BitMine Immersion acquired a significant quantity of Ether tokens over the past 24 hours, according to blockchain analytics firm Arkham.
BitMine Immersion, described as an Ethereum treasury company, now holds a substantial portion of the total Ether supply, Arkham reported.
Most major alternative cryptocurrencies traded slightly lower or remained flat during Thursday’s session, according to market data.
Disclaimer: The articles reposted on this site are sourced from public platforms and are provided for informational purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the views of MEXC. All rights remain with the original authors. If you believe any content infringes on third-party rights, please contact service@support.mexc.com for removal. MEXC makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content and is not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided. The content does not constitute financial, legal, or other professional advice, nor should it be considered a recommendation or endorsement by MEXC.