The short-term benchmark interest rates mixed as a huge OMO bill debit strained liquidity conditions in the money market. The outflow pushed funding costs higher at the close of business on Thursday.

Bitcoin (BTCUSD) fell 5.54% over the last 24h to around $84k, underperforming the broader cryptocurrency market’s 5.04% drop. The decline has knocked down global market capitalisation below $3 trillioin, as Ethereum and other top altcoins plunged.

Ripple (XRPUSD) slumped 5.43% over the last 24h to $1.80, underperforming the broader crypto market’s 4.8% drop. Top crypto assets have seen significant losses as sentiment waned.

Zenith Bank Plc has inched closer to N3 trillion in market capitalisation ahead of the release of fourth-quarter 2025 earnings. The bank share price has crossed N71 again, reflecting sustained investor demand.

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