Crypto market cap rises as Bitcoin ($BTC) and Ethereum ($ETH) gaining, while DeFi and NFTs show growth despite strong fear across investors.Crypto market cap rises as Bitcoin ($BTC) and Ethereum ($ETH) gaining, while DeFi and NFTs show growth despite strong fear across investors.

Crypto Landscape Shows Recovery Signs Amid Fear-Led Sentiment

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Amid the wider bearish sentiment, the crypto sector is endeavoring to make a comeback. Thus, the crypto market capitalization has surged by 1.38% over the past 24 hours to reach $3.46T. In addition to this, the 24-hour crypto volume accounts for $218.08B, driven by a 24.18% increase. At the same time, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index stands at 25 points, presenting a significant “Fear” prevailing across the market.

Bitcoin Witnesses 0.22% Rise and Ethereum Jumps by 2.43%

Additionally, the flagship crypto asset, Bitcoin ($BTC), is now trading at $102,484.62. The respective price level indicates a 0.22% rise. Concurrently, the market dominance of Bitcoin ($BTC) is nearly 59.1% Similarly, Ethereum ($ETH) is now changing hands at $3,440.01, showing a 2.43% spike. Along with that, its market dominance is 12.0%.

$TDROP, $BOME, and $DOGE-1 Lead Crypto Gainers of Day

Apart from that, the leading crypto gainers of the day include ThetaDrop ($TDROP), Book of Meme 3.0 ($BOME), and DOGE-1 Satellite (DOGE-1). Particularly $TDROP’s price has jumped by 34188.63% to reach $0.2624. Following that, with an 866.79% rise, $BOME has reached $0.00004352. Subsequently, the 816.35% increase has pushed $DOGE-1’s price to $0.0000000000006001.

DeFi TVL Surges by 2.07% and NFT Sales Volume Records 6.16% Spike

In the same vein, the DeFi TVL has surged by 2.07%, claiming the $132.928B mark. Additionally, the top DeFi project in the case of TVL, Aave, has seen a 1.76% jump, reaching $32.221B. However, in terms of 1-day TVL change, pSTAKE Finance dominates the DeFi sector, accounting for a 31817436% increase.

 Displaying a similar picture, the NFT sales volume has recorded a 6.16% surge, attaining the $11,920,777 spot. Analogously, the top-selling NFT collection, DMarket, has risen by 35.74%, touching $1,041,599.

Japan Updates Crypto Rules, White House Supports EU Plan for $217B Seized Russian Assets

Moving on, several other notable developments have also taken place over 24 hours. Specifically, Japan is officially reshaping its regulatory framework for digital assets to boost investor safety and close loopholes.

What’s more, U.K.s’ Chancellor of Exchequer, Rachel Jane Reeves, has a plan to minimize tax relief for pension contributions in upcoming budget. Furthermore, White House of the U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed support for EU Plans to leverage $217B in confiscated Russian assets.

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