Crypto Market Rises as BTC and ETH Rally: BTC at $71,358

Major crypto assets climbed over 24 hours with Bitcoin up 2.75% to $71,358 and Ethereum up 4.02% to $2,107, as institutional interest grows.

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2026-03-13

An increase has been observed in major assets in the cryptocurrency market over the past 24 hours, citing CoinMarketCap platform. The price of Bitcoin rose by 2.75% over the last 24 hours to $71,358. The price of Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, increased by 4.02% over the past day to $2,107. Among other major cryptocurrencies, the price of BNB rose by 2.54% to $660, while Bitcoin Cash increased by 2.95% to $467.

At the same time, Bittensor, one of the artificial intelligence-oriented projects, demonstrated stronger dynamics. The asset’s price increased by 13.45% over the past 24 hours, reaching $229. According to the data, the total capitalization of the cryptocurrency market stands at $2.43 trillion, while the CMC Crypto 200 Index is at 146.66. The Fear & Greed Index, which reflects market sentiment, stands at 31 points, indicating that investors remain cautious.

According to analysts, the increase in the market is mainly related to the continued interest of institutional investors, the growing inflow of capital into some major cryptocurrencies, and a relatively higher risk appetite in global financial markets. At the same time, the growing interest in cryptocurrencies linked to artificial intelligence and technological projects has also driven stronger dynamics in some assets. The crypto market posted gains across major assets over the last 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap. Bitcoin climbed 2.75% to $71,358, while Ethereum rose 4.02% to $2,107.

Other leading coins advanced, with BNB up 2.54% to $660 and Bitcoin Cash up 2.95% to $467. Separately, Bittensor, an AI-oriented project, surged 13.45% to $229. The total market capitalization stood at about $2.43 trillion, and the CMC Crypto 200 Index was at 146.66. The Fear & Greed Index sits at 31, signaling cautious sentiment among investors.

Analysts attribute the uptick to sustained institutional interest, inflows into select major cryptocurrencies, and a relatively higher risk appetite in global financial markets. Growing attention to artificial intelligence and tech-focused projects has also driven stronger dynamics across certain assets.