Bitcoin Hits $44,000 Following GDP, Jobless Claims Data; PancakeSwap Emerges As Top Gainer
Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor
Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) saw price increases, with BTC surpassing $44,000 and ETH above $2,200. PancakeSwap (CAKE) was the top gainer, while Helium (HNT) was the biggest loser. The crypto market cap rose to $1.65 trillion, a 24-hour gain of 2.4%. The rise followed U.S. economic data showing a slight increase in jobless claims and a GDP growth of 4.9% for the third quarter.
December 21, 2023 | 2:36 pm
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Helium was the biggest loser with a 24-hour drop of 12.3%, which may continue to put downward pressure on its price in the short term.
Helium's significant price drop as the biggest loser could lead to negative sentiment among investors, potentially causing further short-term price declines as investors may sell to cut losses.
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Bitcoin surpassed the $44,000 mark following positive U.S. economic data, indicating a bullish sentiment in the market.
Bitcoin's price movement is often influenced by broader economic indicators and market sentiment. The reported increase in GDP and slight rise in jobless claims may be interpreted as positive signs for the economy, which can increase investor confidence in risk assets like Bitcoin.
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IMPORTANCE 90
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PancakeSwap emerged as the top gainer with a 24-hour increase of 16.9%, which could attract more investor attention in the short term.
As the top gainer in the last 24 hours, PancakeSwap's significant price increase may draw investor interest, potentially leading to further short-term gains as momentum traders and investors take notice.
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Ethereum also experienced a price increase, trading above the $2,200 level, potentially due to the same economic data that boosted Bitcoin.
Ethereum's price often correlates with Bitcoin's performance. The positive economic data that helped Bitcoin's price increase may also have contributed to Ethereum's rise, as investor sentiment in the crypto market generally improved.
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