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    Crypto Market Cap Rises to $3.44trn as Bitcoin, Ethereum Rebound

    Olu AnisereBy Olu AnisereNovember 8, 2025Updated:November 8, 2025 Cryptocurrency No Comments2 Mins Read
    Crypto Market Cap Rises to $3.44trn as Bitcoin, Ethereum Rebound
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    Crypto Market Cap Rises to $3.44trn as Bitcoin, Ethereum Rebound

    The global crypto market capitalisation rose 3% over the last 24 hours to about $3.44 trillion, according to data from CoinMarketCap.com.

    The market rebounded from a 7-day decline when it yanked off 6.93% of the valuation of listed digital assets as sector-specific catalysts offset broader caution.

    The market surged as New AI tools and institutional inflows boosted. Sentiment. Capital rotated into high-beta sectors despite Bitcoin’s stagnation. The Altcoin Season Index (28) remains low, but selective narratives thrived.

    The market now watches for Sustainability of AI/DeFi volume and Bitcoin’s ability to hold $100K support. The crypto market cap reclaimed its pivot point of $3.44 trillion with RSI14 at 34.65 (neutral).

    Perpetual open interest rose 7.62%, while funding rates turned positive (+0.0033%), suggesting leveraged longs re-entered. Altcoins are lagging Bitcoin. Altcoin Season Index reading of 28/100. Bitcoin continues to absorb market liquidity, leaving most alts struggling for momentum.

    The Altcoin Season Index has decreased by 15.15% over the past week and 45.1% over the past month. That’s a significant drop, indicating a move away from altcoins.

    Bitcoin’s dominance has increased from 58.26% a month ago to 59.13% now. Bitcoin spot ETFs saw $558 million in net outflows on November 7, the largest single-day withdrawal since October.

    This drained liquidity from altcoins, with ETH and BNB dropping -12.17% and -8.91% weekly, suggesting that macro uncertainty and ETF dynamics are suppressing altcoin demand.

    Trading data showed that Bitcoin hovered around $102, up by .15% on the day, while Ethereum was trading at $3402 at the same time, up by 5%, recovering from sell pressure.

    XRP has gained 4.4% on the day, trading at $2.28. BNB has gained about 6% to $991.36. Solana is up by 4.10% to $158 while Dogecoin appreciated by 9% to $0.1765. GCR Keeps FBNQuest Merchant Bank Outlook on Rating Watch Negative

    Alternative investment market Crypto
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    Olu Anisere is a financial and economic journalist at MarketForces Africa, specialising in African macroeconomic policy, international finance, energy markets, and continental development.He covers major multilateral institutions, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), providing readers with frontline reporting on policies shaping Africa's economic trajectory.Olu has reported extensively on Nigeria's fiscal and monetary policy landscape, including CBN interest rate decisions, Nigeria's bond market, FX inflows, and the country's engagement with global financial institutions.His coverage spans IMF and World Bank Spring and Annual Meetings, African Ministers of Finance conferences, and high-level economic forums where Africa's development agenda is set.His reporting captures perspectives from Africa's most influential economic voices, including Tony Elumelu, senior IMF officials, and CBN leadership, bringing institutional insight and policy depth to MarketForces Africa's readers.Olu also covers Inside Africa — tracking economic, investment, and development stories from across the continent. Olu Anisere is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

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