Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $118,287.46, but altcoins like Ethereum, XRP, and Cardano stole the show with double-digit gains. AI and NFT-related tokens also surged, contributing to over $1 billion in liquidations.
- Ethereum surpassed $3,000 for the first time since February, gaining 6.1% in 24 hours.
- NFT and AI tokens outperformed, with Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) up 23% and Story (IP) surging 32%.
- Stellar (XLM) led altcoin gains with a 24.3% spike, while Bitcoin liquidations exceeded $1 billion.
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