As Bitcoin dominance dips to 60.71% and the Fear & Greed Index holds at 62, capital is rotating fast into select altcoin sectors.
CoinMarketCap’s latest narrative trends highlight three key movers: Ethereum, Binance, and the FTX bankruptcy estate—all pushing market activity into new territory.
FTX: From Collapse to Catalyst
FTX’s $1.9B creditor repayment round has sparked a surprising comeback. With 98% of claims paid at 119%, some of the $16B being returned is flowing into high-yield DeFi platforms like Pendle, where BTC and ETH pools offer over 100% APR. SOL’s price—up over 680% since 2022—also continues to lift the estate’s asset value.
Binance: Institutional Powerhouse
BNB surged past $860, driven by a wave of corporate treasury inflows, including a $500M allocation from CEA Industries. Binance also dominated BTC futures trading, grabbing 87% of taker volume. Meanwhile, its DeFi ecosystem is expanding, with over 50,000 TreehouseFi wallets and fresh interest from AI-related token launches.
Ethereum: Staking and Layer-2 Growth
ETH has climbed 45% in 30 days, buoyed by ETF inflows and surging staking participation—now over 35 million ETH locked. Layer-2 networks like Base are also booming, with total value locked hitting $11.76B. With institutional buying on the rise and zkEVM upgrades underway, Ethereum is showing long-term strength.
What’s Next?
Altcoins are gaining ground as ETF inflows hit $18.2B and anticipation builds ahead of the Fed’s September decision. With yield-bearing assets and institutional momentum in play, Ethereum, BNB, and FTX-linked sectors are worth watching as the market tilts toward risk-on territory.
Alexander Zdravkov
Reporter at Coindoo
Alexander Zdravkov is a person who always looks for the logic behind things. He is fluent in German and has more than 3 years of experience in the crypto space, where he skillfully identifies new trends in the world of digital currencies. Whether providing in-depth analysis or daily reports on all topics, his deep understanding and enthusiasm for what he does make him a valuable member of the team.
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