Crypto Market Update: Bitcoin Hits $106,688, Ethereum Surpasses $4,015

The cryptocurrency market on December 17, 2024, showcased mixed trends. Bitcoin (BTC) traded at $106,688.83, up 1.79% in 24 hours, with a weekly gain of 10.38%, while Ethereum (ETH) crossed the $4,000 mark, reaching $4,015.50 (+1.31% daily, +8.78% weekly). XRP surged 3.66% to trade at $2.49, recording an impressive 15.30% gain over the week. Among the top performers, Bitget Token (BGB) rose 13.98% to $3.61, and Cronos (CRO) climbed 7.70% to $0.1889. On the downside, Helium (HNT) dropped 13.66% to $8.64, and Raydium (RAY) fell 8.78% to $4.86 due to selling pressure and profit booking.