Cryptocurrency markets are trading higher on Wednesday after President Trump dismissed rumors that he may remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from his post.

Notable Statistics:

• IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 5.8% and daily active addresses falling by 8%. Transactions greater than $100,000 are down from 16,402 to 12,730 in a single day. Exchanges netflows are down by 3,017.9%.
• Coinglass data reports 105,927 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $366.21 million.
• The top gainers in the past 24 hours include Bonk BONK/USD, Floki FLOKI/USD and SPX6900 SPX/USD.

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Trader Notes: Crypto trader XO reflects on Bitcoin’s evolving market behavior, pointing out a noticeable shift from the sharp, aggressive breakouts of past cycles to a more measured and steady price action in the current one.

He attributes this to rising institutional and commercial participation, comparing it to how traditional indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq gradually grind higher after breaching all-time highs.

While Bitcoin remains a high-beta asset, its growing market cap and adoption may be steering it toward more mature, cycle-driven dynamics.

Crypto trader Jelle highlights Bitcoin's strong recovery on the 1-hour chart, signaling a return of bullish momentum. He notes that a break above $120,000 could act as a trigger for a fresh all-time high breakout.

Stockmoney Lizards adds that although it's not a full-blown altseason yet, Bitcoin dominance is likely to persist for a few more months.

However, this doesn't rule out altcoin rallies, many could still rise alongside BTC. He advises to enjoy the ride, even if Bitcoin is leading the charge.

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