Altcoins experienced a significant surge in the past 24 hours, driven by Bitcoin's impressive move past the $66,000 mark. This upward momentum saw BTC setting its sights on the $70,000 level, which energized the broader crypto market.
Among the most notable gainers were Bonk (BONK), Shiba Inu (SHIB), Optimism (OP), Notcoin (NOT), and Pepe (PEPE). These altcoins recorded substantial gains, reflecting the market's bullish sentiment.
CoinMarketCap data indicated Bitcoin itself increased by more than 1% over the last 24 hours, highlighting the robustness of its current rally.