- Bitcoin and Ethereum maintain steady gains as investor sentiment stays in greedy zone
- Institutional interest strengthens as Metaplanet, Bakkt, and Bit Digital expand holdings
- Select small-cap tokens rally over 50%, led by $STARTUP, $DMC, and $LEVER’s breakout
The cryptocurrency market opened the week with a tone of cautious optimism. A steady performance across major assets reflected a stable outlook, with no disruptive headlines shaping sentiment over the weekend.
Bitcoin and Ethereum both posted marginal gains, bolstered by ongoing institutional interest and resilient investor sentiment. While the broader market held steady, select small-cap altcoins registered significant spikes in value, indicating focused bullish momentum in niche sectors.
Steady Momentum for Majors Amid Greed-Driven Sentiment
According to CryptoRank data, Bitcoin is trading at $107,649, marking a modest gain of 0.24%. Ethereum outperformed slightly, rising by 1.43% to reach $2,473. The overall market cap stands at $3.48 trillion, supported by a Fear & Greed Index reading of 66, indicating persistent greed among investors.
Liquidations over the past 24 hours totaled $225.65 million, suggesting increased leveraged positioning. However, the Altcoin Index remains at 27/100, highlighting the uneven distribution of gains outside top coins.
Arbitrum, Pudgy Penguins, and Pyth Network topped the charts among notable performers, pointing to renewed interest in Layer-2 and NFT-related ecosystems. In contrast, DEXE, KAIA, and SYRUP witnessed mild corrections, signaling rotation into higher-performing assets.
📈 Market Overview
— CryptoRank.io (@CryptoRank_io) June 30, 2025
The market remains stable with a slight upward momentum and no major headlines over the weekend.$BTC: $107,649 ↑0.24%$ETH: $2,473 ↑1.43%
Top gainers include @arbitrum, @pudgypenguins, and @PythNetwork, showing solid performance. On the downside, $DEXE,… pic.twitter.com/e8WyFniIgc
Institutional Moves Bolster Market Confidence
Recent announcements from institutions further cemented crypto’s role in treasury management strategies. Japan’s Metaplanet acquired 1,005 additional Bitcoins, pushing its total holdings to 13,350 BTC.
This reinforces the growing trend of Bitcoin accumulation by public entities. In the U.S., Bakkt hinted at future BTC purchases following a $1 billion capital raise filing with the SEC. Meanwhile, Bit Digital secured $150 million to build Ethereum reserves, underscoring Ethereum’s evolving utility in treasury portfolios.
Small Cap Tokens Steal the Spotlight
Small-cap tokens showcased impressive gains, outperforming the broader market. HUMAN Protocol (HMT) rose 6.42% in 24 hours, although it remains down 23.86% over the week. The token is currently priced at $0.01905 with a market cap just over $14.4 million.
DeLorean ($DMC) jumped 56.7% to $0.009341, backed by a massive $40 million daily volume. Startup ($STARTUP) saw a 53.2% rally to $0.02216, extending its 7-day gain to over 300%, fueled by increased investor interest in Solana-based innovations.
LeverFi ($LEVER) also saw a 49.5% jump to $0.000399, reflecting growing traction in DeFi protocols focusing on leverage. Unstable Coin ($USDUC) climbed 28% to $0.02549, indicating speculative activity around experimental stablecoin alternatives.
