The crypto market surpassed $3.48 trillion, with ADA soaring 13.63% and DOGE rising 11%. See top performers and market highlights for January 3, 2025.
Led by ADA and DOGE, the cryptocurrency market exceeds $3.48 trillion
On Friday, January 3, 2025, the global cryptocurrency market capitalization exceeded $3.48 trillion, registering an increase of 2.52% in the past 24 hours. Bitcoin (BTC) surpassed the $98,000 level, registering a modest 1.2% gain. However, it was Cardano (ADA) and Dogecoin (DOGE) that stole the show among the top digital assets with double-digit gains.
ADA and DOGE take center stage
ADA emerged as the 9th largest cryptocurrency, registering a significant increase of 13.63% and reaching a market capitalization of $38.07 billion. Meanwhile, DOGE soared 11%, solidifying its position as the seventh largest digital asset at $0.375 per coin.
DOGE/USD (January 3, 2025 via Coinbase) ADA/USD (January 3, 2025 via Coinbase)
While market-leading Bitcoin’s performance was notable, Ethereum (ETH) outperformed BTC, rising 3.7% to $3,607.45. Solana (SOL) also saw significant momentum, rising 5.7% to $217.14, while Binance Coin (BNB) rose just 1.12%.
Meme coins and lesser-known tokens shine
Meme coins and small-cap tokens saw explosive growth heading into the weekend. SPX led the way with an impressive 32.77% gain, followed by SNEK (24.48%) and GIGA (19.73%). Even the whimsically named FARTCOIN posted a notable gain of 17.46%, befitting its playful brand.
Other notable stocks include ENA (17.26%), MOG (16.32%), and BONK (15.33%), demonstrating market appetite for alternative tokens.
fall during rise
Not all digital assets joined the bullish sentiment. FTX Token (FTT) fell by 6.60%, while GOAT and VIRTUAL fell by 6.08% and 5.4%, respectively. PENGU also fell slightly by 2.39%. Despite these setbacks, overall market trends remained very positive.
Cryptocurrency market dynamics in 2025
As of January 3, 2025, the cumulative market value of Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies reflects growing investor confidence and diversification within the sector. Bitcoin’s dominance remains extremely important, but assets such as ADA, DOGE, and memecoins are playing an important role in market dynamics.
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