Is This the Start of ‘Altcoin Season’? Bitcoin Nears Record High as Altcoins Ignite
On Tuesday, May 13, the cryptocurrency market is valued at $3.33 trillion, marking a 0.44% increase in the past 24 hours. While bitcoin posted a 10% weekly rise, ethereum’s striking 44% climb—paired with a wave of double...
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