Cryptocurrency Price Today (July 18): Bitcoin Briefly Rises Above $120k, FLOKI Becomes Top Gainer
Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s oldest and most valued crypto, managed to rise above the $120,000 mark early Friday, thanks to the passing of key crypto bills by the US House. Other popular altcoins — including the likes of Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Ripple (XRP), and Litecoin (LTC) — landed in the green across the board as the overall Market Fear & Greed Index stood at 71 (Greed) out of 100, as per CoinMarketCap data. Lido DAO (LDO) became the biggest gainer of the lot, with a 24-hour jump of nearly 24 percent. Memecoin BONK, on the other hand, became the biggest loser, with a 24-hour dip of nearly 6 percent.
The global crypto market cap stood at $3.95 trillion at the time of writing, registering a 24-hour jump of 4.22 percent.
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Today
Bitcoin price stood at $120,468.54, registering a 24-hour jump of 1.61 percent, as per CoinMarketCap. According to Indian exchanges, BTC price stood at Rs 1.04 crore.
Ethereum (ETH) Price Today
ETH price stood at $3,343.21, marking a 24-hour gain of 7.27 percent at the time of writing. Ethereum price in India stood at Rs 2.61 lakh.
Dogecoin (DOGE) Price Today
DOGE registered a 24-hour jump of 6.40 percent, as per CoinMarketCap data, currently priced at $0.2094. Dogecoin price in India stood at Rs 17.56.
Litecoin (LTC) Price Today
Litecoin saw a 24-hour gain of 0.89 percent. At the time of writing, it was trading at $96.57. LTC price in India stood at Rs 8,347.30.
Ripple (XRP) Price Today
XRP price stood at $3.05, seeing a 24-hour jump of 4.98 percent. Ripple price in India stood at Rs 252.45.
Solana (SOL) Price Today
Solana price stood at $170.74, marking a 24-hour gain of 4.94 percent. SOL price in India stood at Rs 14,416.72.
Top Crypto Gainers Today (July 18)
As per CoinMarketCap data, here are the top five crypto gainers over the past 24 hours:
Lido DAO (LDO)
Price: $1.13
24-hour loss: 23.83 percent
Cronos (CRO)
Price: $0.1278
24-hour gain: 20.26 percent
Hedera (HBAR)
Price: $0.2851
24-hour gain: 18.79 percent
Flare (FLR)
Price: $0.0212
24-hour gain: 17.17 percent
Ethereum Classic (ETC)
Price: $22.76
24-hour gain: 16.56 percent
Top Crypto Losers Today (July 18)
As per CoinMarketCap data, here are the top five crypto losers over the past 24 hours:
Bonk (BONK)
Price: $0.0000367
24-hour loss: 5.39 percent
Pump.fun (PUMP)
Price: $0.00516
24-hour loss: 1.81 percent
PAX Gold (PAXG)
Price: $3,338.58
24-hour loss: 0.27 percent
Tether Gold (XAUt)
Price: $3,336.35
24-hour loss: 0.06 percent
Uniswap (UNI)
Price: $8.72
24-hour loss: 4.74 percent
What Crypto Exchanges Are Saying About Current Market Scenario
Edul Patel, CEO and co-founder, Mudrex, told ABP Live, “The crypto market is gaining strong upward momentum as the U.S. House passed key crypto bills, boosting investor confidence and regulatory clarity. The total market cap has reached a new all-time high of $3.91 trillion, with altcoins participating in the rally alongside Bitcoin. While BTC is trading around the $120,000 zone, Ethereum and XRP have outperformed, gaining 22% and 38% in a week. Currently trading at $3,600, ETH’s rally is supported by the $5.2 billion ETF inflows since July, eyeing the $4,000 level, with solid support at $3,300.”
CoinSwitch Markets Desk noted, “Crypto markets remain on a powerful altcoin-led run where Bitcoin is holding steady around $120K as BTC dominance slips to 61.6%, down from ~64% just weeks ago—highlighting that nearly 38% of top-50 tokens have outperformed BTC in the 90‑day window, signaling an emerging altseason . Total altcoin market cap has swelled past $1.3 trillion, driven by Layer‑1 gains (SUI +36%, SEI +41%) and memecoin momentum, while risk-on sentiment spreads with trad‑fi investors taking risk at 25‑year high.”
Avinash Shekhar, Co-founder & CEO, Pi42, said, “Crypto markets are showing renewed strength after a wave of regulatory and market catalysts. The U.S. House passed the landmark Stablecoin Bill, boosting confidence and signaling progress toward regulatory clarity. Bitcoin briefly topped $120,000 following reports that the Trump campaign may allow crypto in retirement accounts, a move that could attract fresh institutional capital. Ethereum ETFs saw a record $726 million in daily inflows recently, pushing ETH past $3,594, while XRP hit a new all-time high of $3.62 after a seven-year wait, driven by a surge in open interest.”
Sathvik Vishwanath, CEO and co-founder of Unocoin, said, “Bitcoin is currently trading around $120,091, consolidating just below its all-time high near $123,000. The price is ranging between $117,715 and $120,691 today. This consolidation phase suggests strength, as bulls defend the $118K–$120K support zone. A breakout above $123K could trigger a rally toward $130K. Institutional inflows via ETFs and recent U.S. regulatory support—like the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts—are boosting long-term investor confidence. While short-term corrections are possible, the broader trend remains bullish. Traders should watch for volume spikes near key resistance or dips near support for entries. Overall, Bitcoin shows signs of strength amid a supportive macro backdrop.”
Shivam Thakral, CEO of BuyUcoin, said, “Bitcoin just smashed through $120,000, hitting $120,625 as crypto investors celebrate a huge win on Capitol Hill. The House just passed the GENIUS Act, new rules for stablecoins that have Wall Street and crypto enthusiasts equally excited. This move is seen as a major milestone for crypto regulation and adoption in the United States, sparking renewed enthusiasm and institutional investment.”
Srinivas L, CEO, 9Point Capital, said, “Despite short-term volatility, our view at 9Point Capital remains firm: buy the dip and stay invested. Markets often reward patience, and current pullbacks present strong accumulation opportunities. We believe the long-term structural trend remains bullish, driven by resilient fundamentals, institutional flows, and macro stability. Investors should avoid panic and continue building positions in quality assets.”
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