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Altcoins Surge as Bitcoin Drifts Near $75,000
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ETH held above $2,300, while SOL reclaimed $90 and XRP jumped to $1.46.
Key facts
- XRP spot ETFs recorded $17.11 million in net inflows on April 15, their largest single-day intake since early February, bringing total assets under management above $1.25 billion
- ETF Flows Turn Positive for 2026 Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $786 million in net inflows during the last full trading week, according to SoSoValue data, pushing year-to-date BTC ETF flows back
- BTC changed hands at $75,274, up 0.8% over the prior 24 hours and 4.7% on the week, per CoinGecko
- SOL climbed 5.9% over 24 hours, reclaiming the $90 level for the first time since late March as network activity continues to expand and ETF products see sustained inflows
Summary
Bitcoin and Ether traded in a tight range on Thursday, consolidating near their highest levels in over two months as profit-taking offset the tailwinds from last week's ceasefire rally and a fresh wave of ETF inflows. BTC changed hands at $75,274, up 0.8% over the prior 24 hours and 4.7% on the week, per CoinGecko . SOL climbed 5.9% over 24 hours, reclaiming the $90 level for the first time since late March as network activity continues to expand and ETF products see sustained inflows. The token is up 7% on the week. XRP spot ETFs recorded $17.11 million in net inflows on April 15, their largest single-day intake since early February, bringing total assets under management above $1.25 billion.
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