Bitcoin Has Smashed Through a New Milestone, Crossing a $2.18 Trillion Market Capitalization

This record signals strong bullish momentum in the cryptocurrency market and highlights growing confidence in the digital asset

Bitcoin has smashed through a new milestone, crossing a $2.18 trillion market capitalization for the first time. This record, reached on Monday, signals strong bullish momentum in the cryptocurrency market and highlights growing confidence in the digital asset.

At the time, Bitcoin was valued at around $104,000 and it was traded on Binance and Coinbase for a total of over $55 billion each day. This volume and price point have made Bitcoin a dominant force in the market, attracting more institutional involvement and ultimately increasing liquidity in the entire ecosystem.

However, experts advise caution as Bitcoin’s RSI stands at 72 and the MACD is in the bullish zone, which may suggest that the market is becoming overbought. A small pullback in prices could be expected following the recent rally.

According to Glassnode, the number of wallets containing more than 1 BTC rose by 15% from May 10 to May 18, indicating that investors are continuing to buy and hold the cryptocurrency. In other news, the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) has climbed 5% to reach $28.50.

Stocks in the cryptocurrency industry also saw gains, with MicroStrategy (MSTR) rising 3.2%, Coinbase (COIN) moving up 2.8% and the S&P 500 seeing a 0.5% increase. This indicates a stronger link between traditional stocks and cryptocurrencies.

As the market soared, Crypto Rover alerted users about a possible “Sunday Scam Pump.” A number of low-cap altcoins saw jumps of over 20% to 50%, which had traders on edge.

Investors will be keeping an eye on interest rates and the stock market, both of which could have a bearing on crypto’s future.