
Bitcoin's price rose over 8% this week, climbing back above $60,000 despite being down 28% year-to-date and nearly 49% below its October 2025 peak. Ether also rallied nearly 13%, reaching its highest level in over a month, though it remains down about 40% year-to-date and 63% below its August 2025 record. XRP, once a leading cryptocurrency, remains behind Bitcoin and Ether in market share. The article highlights the ongoing volatility and resilience of these major cryptocurrencies and notes the introduction of spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs in 2024, which may influence future market dynamics.