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Story: Bitcoin Surpasses $61,600, Boosting Altcoins in Its Wake

By Jean-Luc Maracon

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Solana and Ether Benefit from Bitcoin's Momentum. Over the week, Ether gained 9% and Solana 15%. These two figures say something important about the…

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The $60,000 Threshold Remains Central. The $60,000 level is what everyone is watching. Bitcoin returned to it several times in June,…

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Bitcoin broke through the $61,600 mark on Friday. After several challenging weeks where the price repeatedly fell below $60,000 in June, the rebound is clear—and it's lifting the…

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June was tough for holders. Bitcoin slipped below $60,000 multiple times, leaving traders in complete uncertainty: consolidation or real correction? Nobody really knew.

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Over the week, Ether gained 9% and Solana 15%. These two figures say something important about the current state of the market. When Bitcoin rises, altcoins follow—it's classic.

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Ether, on the other hand, progresses by 9%. Less spectacular than Solana, but solid. Transaction volumes on exchanges have increased in parallel, which gives a bit more weight to…

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The renewed interest in altcoins is also evident in investor behavior. Many seem to be looking to diversify their portfolios, taking advantage of Bitcoin's momentum to take…

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The recent stability above $60,000 could signal consolidation. Or not. The market remains sensitive, volatility is present.

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The whales, those large cryptocurrency holders capable of moving prices through massive transactions, are also on the radar.

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On the regulatory side, the market is waiting. Announcements could change the game, one way or the other.

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And technological developments remain in the conversation as well. Transaction security, network efficiency—these are topics that regularly come up in discussions about the…

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Related Reading: Guide to Key Bitcoin and Ethereum Levels for Managing Weekend Positions

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Bitcoin at $61,600, Ether at +9%, Solana at +15% for the week.

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