XRP, Solana, Dogecoin, and Cardano Surge Following Market-Wide Plunge

Tron surged 66.5% this week due to South Korea's failed martial law attempt, causing capital flight from local exchanges. The country's Cabinet lifted martial law shortly after its establishment, leading to significant buying activity on Tron.

Bitcoin surged past $100,000 for the first time, with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump claiming credit for the price increase. Trump's recent post on Truth Social highlighted his support for Bitcoin and the crypto industry, as he continues to align with digital asset enthusiasts.

Pudgy Penguins, a popular Ethereum NFT collection, surged over 40% this week, hitting a new high of $62,000 amidst a crypto rally that pushed Bitcoin above $100,000. The collection, consisting of 8,888 penguin NFTs, saw floor prices rise alongside other top collections like Bored Ape Yacht Club and CryptoPunks.

Bitcoin surged to $103,679, nearly 8% higher than the previous day, approaching a new all-time high. Traders anticipate strong support at $100K with 4,600 BTC in buy orders, while resistance is weaker below $110K. The market saw increased trading volume, surpassing $98 billion on Thursday.

Pixels is preparing to launch its latest Guild Wars season, Spore Sports, offering $4 million worth of PIXEL tokens. The event, from December 10, 2024, to March 4, 2025, will feature mushroom cultivation challenges and strategic gameplay.

Polytrader AI, the first AI agent for prediction markets, has launched on Virtuals Protocol to help users identify and capitalize on trading opportunities by analyzing real-time data and executing trades. Virtuals Protocol has seen significant growth, with its token market capitalization surpassing $2 billion, while Polytrader's POLY token on Base has decreased by 22.8%.

Dogecoin reached a weekly high of $0.46 after Bitcoin surged past $100,000. Despite a slight dip, DOGE remains the top gainer among the top 10 cryptocurrencies.

Efforts to inscribe the Afghan War Diary on the Bitcoin blockchain are being reignited by OrdinalsBot, Project Spartacus, and Assange Campaign chairman Gabriel Shipton. The initiative aims to preserve the War Logs for future generations and learn from historical mistakes.

Bitcoin's market dominance remains at 56% as global capitalization hits $3.8 trillion, with its price surpassing $100,000 for the first time. The surge, fueled by institutional interest and regulatory developments, has led to a 120% increase since the beginning of the year.

Meme coins like Ski Mask Dog (SKI) and Gigachad (GIGA) are experiencing significant price movements after Bitcoin surpassed $100,000. While some tokens like KEYCAT and MICHI are up, others such as FARTCOIN and MOODENG have seen notable losses.