Crypto Market Surges as Altcoins Take the Lead: What’s Driving Bitcoin, Ethereum and NEAR Prices?

The crypto market surged over the past 24 hours, with Bitcoin holding above $81,000 while Ethereum and several major altcoins outperformed. Global crypto market capitalization climbed toward $2.8 trillion, alongside a sharp increase in trading activity, pointing to broader risk appetite across digital assets. NEAR also saw notable gains.