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Bitcoin held a 62.9% market share at $85,645, showing stability amid market volatility.   Ethereum led liquidations with $51.71M, reflecting increased short-term market pressure.   Altcoins like IP and DEXE posted strong rebounds despite ongoing market uncertainty. The crypto market showed a mixed situation on April 15, 2025, as Bitcoin (BTC) held firmly to its dominant position, while Ethereum (ETH) experienced a liquidation volume. Data compiled by Phoenix Group outlined the latest developments across digital assets, displaying investor caution, shifting market dynamics, and a weak performance among leading and alternative cryptocurrencies.  Bitcoin remained the leading digital asset, trading at $85,645 and holding a 62.9% share of the total crypto market capitalization. Despite heightened market volatility, BTC’s price stability and market share solidified its role as the preferred asset for investors seeking relative safety within the sector. Daily trading volume reached $77.77 billion, confirming strong market participation even as broader sentiment remained cautious. The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector contributed to market activity, with its total value locked (TVL) standing at $123.39 billion. Ethereum as the second-most popular cryptocurrency by market cap had its price set at $1,644. Its market share though was at a lower figure of 7.3%. Transactions on the Ethereum block chain were as little as 1 Gwei, which indicates that there was low activity on the platform and that transaction cost were low. Investor Sentiment Reflects Fear and Caution   Market sentiment remained subdued as measured by the Fear and Greed Index, which stood at 30, signaling a “Fear” reading. This sentiment was mirrored in trading activity, where positions remained nearly balanced between buyers and sellers. This reflects that the long call market trading positions stood at 50.40% while the short ones were only at 49.60. Similar to the overall figures, Binance’s data on long and short was not far from…

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