The latest report from 10x Research indicates that the cryptocurrency market saw a significant overall surge this week, with Bitcoin breaking through the $95,000 mark. This rally was primarily driven by eased macroeconomic risks, record inflows into ETFs, and a weaker US dollar. Altcoins closely followed, fueled by a surge in institutional interest, ecosystem expansion, a DeFi boom, and a more favorable regulatory environment.

Specific highlights include: Solana (SOL) rose by 6.7%, supported by institutional buying, DeFi growth, short squeezes, and Meme coin activities; Ripple (XRP) experienced a slight increase despite legal risks, buoyed by CME’s launch of XRP futures and enhanced market enthusiasm from banking integrations; Stellar (XLM) surged 18.1% due to partnerships with South Asian retail giants, a spike in trading volume, and eased crypto banking regulations in the US; Polkadot rose 10.1% against the trend.

Additionally, SUI surged 64.3% driven by explosive DEX trading volume, stablecoin ecosystem expansion, and notable partnerships; Raydium Protocol (RAY) increased 27.9%, benefiting from Solana chain Meme coin incentive programs and DeFi recovery; Aave (AAVE) rose 21.5%, propelled by Bitcoin’s rebound, buyback plans, GHO stablecoin growth, and increased total value locked. The Trump Token climbed 86% following the announcement of a dinner event with Donald Trump, attracting investor attention. Following the launch of a decentralized identity project by Algo Foundation, ALGO price rose 18.4%; BONK increased 55.7%, reclaiming its top Meme coin status on Solana, boosted by token burns and NFT market acquisitions; Ondo rose 16.7% amid active dialogues with the SEC regarding tokenization and treasury tokenization, enhancing confidence.

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PANews reported on April 27 that 10x Research said in its latest report that the cryptocurrency market surged across the board this week, with Bitcoin breaking through the $95,000 mark, driven by factors such as easing macro risks, record inflows of ETF funds and a weakening dollar. Altcoins followed closely behind, with a surge in institutional interest, ecological expansion, the outbreak of DeFi and warming regulatory winds becoming the main drivers.
 Specifically, Solana (SOL) rose 6.7%, supported by institutional buying, DeFi growth, short squeeze and Meme coin activities; Ripple (XRP) rose slightly, CME launched XRP futures and bank integration increased, despite legal risks, market enthusiasm remained unabated. Stellar (XLM) soared 18.1% due to cooperation with South Asian retail giants, surging trading volume and relaxation of new US crypto bank regulations; Polkadot rose 10.1% against the trend. Although the SEC postponed ETF approval, the market is optimistic about the final approval and the opening of the crypto market. SUI soared 64.3%, driven by the explosion of DEX trading volume, the expansion of the stablecoin ecosystem and well-known cooperation; Raydium Protocol (RAY) rose 27.9%, thanks to the Solana chain Meme coin incentive plan and the recovery of DeFi; Aave (AAVE) rose 21.5% due to Bitcoin rebound, buyback plan, GHO stablecoin growth and increased locked value. Trump tokens soared 86% due to the announcement of plans for a dinner with Trump, still attracting investors amid political controversy. After the Algo Foundation launched the decentralized ID project, ALGO prices rose 18.4%. BONK rose 55.7%, regaining Solana's top meme coin status, benefiting from token destruction and NFT market acquisitions. Ondo rose 16.7% as positive dialogue with the SEC on tokenization and treasury tokenization boosted confidence.

10x Research Report: Institutional FOMO, DeFi Boom, and Favorable Regulation Driving Altcoin Surge