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XRP and Cardano Drive Altcoin Market Cap to 3 Year High, Outpacing Bitcoin’s Growth

Michael Juanico by Michael Juanico
December 4, 2024
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  • Ripple’s XRP and Cardano’s ADA led an altcoin surge, nearly doubling the overall altcoin market cap to $1.55 trillion over the past month.
  • This altcoin rally cut Bitcoin’s dominance from 61% to 55% during the same period.
  • Large-cap altcoins like XRP, ADA, Solana, and Hedera posted triple-digit gains, driving their valuations to new heights.

In recent developments, Ripple and Cardano have been leading the surge of altcoins as the market capitalization almost doubles to a staggering $1.55 trillion. The dominance of Bitcoin appears to be dwindling as these altcoins take center stage and elevate the market cap.

JUST IN: Total altcoin market cap hits 1,100 day high (3 years), nearly doubling to $1.55 trillion in the past month led by $XRP and $ADA 🤯 pic.twitter.com/m3F87WAIFc

— BlockNews (@blocknewsdotcom) December 4, 2024

Altcoins Outperforming Bitcoin

Bitcoin has been the talk of the town during the current bull market, especially following Donald Trump‘s victory in the November elections. However, data demonstrates that altcoins have also been performing exceptionally well during this period, even surpassing the performance of the flagship digital asset. The total market cap of altcoins has nearly doubled over the past month, growing from $872.8 billion to $1.55 trillion, a 75% increase.

Altcoins Rally Affecting Bitcoin’s Dominance

This impressive rally of altcoins has come at the expense of Bitcoin’s market dominance. This measure has seen a 9% drop from a mid-November peak of 61% to its current standing at 55%. This development suggests that investors are shifting their focus from Bitcoin to other promising cryptocurrencies.

Performance of Large-Cap Altcoins

Large-cap altcoins like Ripple’s XRP, Cardano, Solana, and Hedera have driven their valuations to new heights with triple-digit gains. When excluding the top 10 cryptocurrencies and focusing on the remaining assets, the market cap for this segment has also surged. It has grown from $190 billion to $416 billion, reflecting a 110% increase.

Conclusion

The surge in altcoins and the corresponding decrease in Bitcoin’s dominance is a significant development in the cryptocurrency market. It reflects the growing diversification in the market and the increasing interest in alternative digital assets. As this trend continues, it will be interesting to see how the dynamics of the market evolve and which altcoins emerge as the new leaders.

Disclaimer: BlockNews provides independent reporting on crypto, blockchain, and digital finance. All content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Readers should do their own research before making investment decisions. Some articles may use AI tools to assist in drafting, but every piece is reviewed and edited by our editorial team of experienced crypto writers and analysts before publication.
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Michael Juanico

Michael is a BSBA Management graduate from Mindanao State University and has been a professional content writer since 2019. He began exploring cryptocurrency in 2021 and has since made blockchain and digital assets his primary focus. For nearly four years, Michael has contributed research and editorial content at Aiur Labs and BlockNews, producing clear and accessible coverage of market trends, trading strategies, and project developments. He is transparent about his personal holdings in Bitcoin, TRON, and select meme tokens, combining writing expertise with hands-on market experience to deliver trustworthy insights to readers.

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