Bitcoin Surpasses $109K as Dogecoin Breaks Key $0.17 Level

Bitcoin surpassed $109K, leading to market-wide gains:

Ethereum – up 4.65%
XRP – up 3.86%
Solana – up 7.85%
Tron – up 4.17%

Dogecoin notably rallied 8%, surpassing the $0.17 mark.

Market Drivers

Optimism around potential US Federal Reserve rate cuts and recent dovish statements from officials have boosted risk assets. Key factors include:

Approval of new crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), indicating increased institutional interest in altcoins.
Improved clarity in US crypto regulation attracting fresh capital.
Convergence of traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi), enhancing trust and lowering entry barriers.

Despite upcoming uncertainty from the Labor Department's employment report on July 3, current sentiment is bullish. Zach Pandl from Grayscale stated that Bitcoin is benefiting from investor confidence due to recent crypto ETP approvals, with expectations for new token highs later this year.

Positive Market Backdrop

US equity benchmarks like Nasdaq and S&P 500 have risen, with the latter reaching an all-time high. However, geopolitical and fiscal uncertainties persist, such as a delayed U.S. budget and global trade tensions.

Ripple's application for a national bank charter signals growing institutional integration, while President Trump's endorsement of a U.S.-Vietnam trade deal could improve overall market sentiment.

Dogecoin's strong performance may indicate potential further increases to $0.19 or more.