Meanwhile, Ethereum (ETH), that ever-ambitious cousin, continued its upward trajectory, boasting a delightful increase of over 2%, now trading around $2,690. Buyers, with the fervor of a matchmaking mother, are eager to push the price above $2,700. Ripple (XRP) too, has joined the ranks of the upwardly mobile, enjoying a modest rise of 1.37%, while Solana (SOL) has reclaimed the $180 mark with a commendable increase of over 3% in the past 24 hours. And let us not forget the likes of Dogecoin (DOGE), Cardano (ADA), and others, who have also registered notable increases, as if they were all vying for the attention of the same eligible bachelor. The crypto market cap, in a rather impressive display, has crossed the $3.50 trillion mark, registering a marginal increase in the past 24 hours. 🎉