The crypto market closed the week with a lot of green candles and some fresh excitement for investors. Ethereum really stood out on Friday as it surged above the $4,000 mark, setting a new high price for the year. For those who have been watching ETH for a while now, it’s been struggling to cross that $4k line for some time, so seeing it finally break through was a big moment
Earlier in the day, Ripple (XRP) and Chainlink (LINK) were leading the market move. Ripple’s XRP was up as much as 8% by 4pm, while Chainlink surprised many by climbing 11% at one point. I think most people didn’t even expect LINK to move that fast, but the crypto market is full of surprises
Ethereum and Solana also joined the party, with ETH gaining around 5% and Solana up 3% during the day. It wasn’t just a random spike, there has been a bit of momentum building all week. Maybe it’s because more investors are feeling confident, or maybe some big players are buying quietly in the background. Whatever the reason, Friday’s move got a lot of attention
For Ethereum, breaking $4,000 means more than just a price number. It’s a psychological point where people start asking, “Is $4,500 next?” or even “Can we see $5k this year?” Nobody can say for sure, but history shows that once ETH gets strong upward momentum, it can run far before slowing down
Ripple’s 8% rise also caught my eye. The coin has been in the news a lot this year due to legal battles and regulatory issues, but it still finds a way to surprise the market. Some traders believe it’s undervalued compared to its past highs, and if more positive updates come from the ongoing legal cases, it might have even more room to grow
Chainlink’s 11% surge was another talking point. LINK has been quiet for a while but when it moves, it really moves. Many DeFi projects rely on Chainlink’s oracle services, and as the market heats up, demand for these services could push LINK even higher
Solana’s 3% climb might not sound like much compared to others, but for a coin that already had a big run earlier this year, it’s still a strong sign. Solana has been improving its network stability, and that could be building investor confidence again
For me, the main takeaway from Friday’s market is that the altcoins are waking up. Bitcoin still remains the king, but when ETH, SOL, XRP, and LINK are all having a good day, it usually means the market is entering a more bullish mood. We might see more people taking profits from BTC and putting them into these altcoins in the coming weeks
Of course, we all know crypto is unpredictable. What goes up fast can also come down fast. But for now, it’s nice to see some energy back in the market after a few slow months. The $4,000 level for Ethereum will be one to watch closely. If ETH can hold above it for a few days, then maybe the next target will be $4,200 or even $4,500
It’s too early to call this a full bull run, but if you’ve been sitting on the sidelines, it might be a good time to at least start paying more attention. Opportunities in crypto don’t always give a long warning before they come
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