Cryptocurrency Price Today (April 22): Bitcoin Rises Above $88,000, Kaspa Becomes Top Gainer
Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s oldest and most valued crypto, managed to rise above the $88,000 mark early Tuesday. Other popular altcoins — including the likes of Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Ripple (XRP), and Litecoin (LTC) — largely landed in the greens as the overall Market Fear & Greed Index stood at 38 (Fear) out of 100, as per CoinMarketCap data. The Kaspa (KAS) became the top gainer, with a 24-hour jump of nearly 14 percent. Aptos (APT) became the biggest loser for the fourth consecutive day, with a 24-hour loss of over 5 percent.
The global crypto market cap stood at $2.75 trillion at the time of writing, registering a 24-hour jump of 0.14 percent.
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Today
Bitcoin price stood at $88,098.21, registering a 24-hour jump of 0.81 percent, as per CoinMarketCap. According to Indian exchanges, BTC price stood at Rs 73.34 lakh.
Ethereum (ETH) Price Today
ETH price stood at $1,577.81, marking a 24-hour dip of 3.80 percent at the time of writing. Ethereum price in India stood at Rs 1.38 lakh.
Dogecoin (DOGE) Price Today
DOGE registered a 24-hour loss of 0.25 percent, as per CoinMarketCap data, currently priced at $0.1607. Dogecoin price in India stood at Rs 13.24.
Litecoin (LTC) Price Today
Litecoin saw a 24-hour dip of 0.17 percent. At the time of writing, it was trading at $78.66. LTC price in India stood at Rs 6,727.30.
Ripple (XRP) Price Today
XRP price stood at $2.08, seeing a 24-hour loss of 1.82 percent. Ripple price in India stood at Rs 179.83.
Solana (SOL) Price Today
Solana price stood at $138.92, marking a 24-hour dip of 1.43 percent. SOL price in India stood at Rs 11,898.04.
Top Crypto Gainers Today (April 22)
As per CoinMarketCap data, here are the top five crypto gainers over the past 24 hours:
Kaspa (KAS)
Price: $0.08963
24-hour gain: 13.85 percent
Fartcoin (FARTCOIN)
Price: $1.00
24-hour gain: 11.35 percent
Kaia (KAIA)
Price: $0.1132
24-hour gain: 9.00 percent
Stacks (STX)
Price: $0.7524
24-hour gain: 8.02 percent
POL (POL)
Price: $0.2043
24-hour gain: 6.14 percent
Top Crypto Losers Today (April 22)
As per CoinMarketCap data, here are the top five crypto losers over the past 24 hours:
Aptos (APT)
Price: $4.85
24-hour loss: 5.25 percent
Theta Network (THETA)
Price: $0.6256
24-hour loss: 5.11 percent
DeXe (DEXE)
Price: $14.56
24-hour loss: 4.97 percent
JasmyCoin (JASMY)
Price: $0.01422
24-hour loss: 4.37 percent
Ethereum Classic (ETC)
Price: $15.48
24-hour loss: 4.34 percent
What Crypto Exchanges Are Saying About Current Market Scenario
Edul Patel, CEO and co-founder, Mudrex, told ABP Live, “Bitcoin continues its upward trajectory, driven by rising global liquidity and an expanding M2 money supply. Additionally, renewed institutional interest has boosted market sentiment, with BTC spot ETFs seeing over $300 million in inflows and Strategy adding 6,556 BTC to its holdings. Currently trading above $88,000, Bitcoin has broken out of its downtrend, signalling a healthy reversal from the recent sell-off. If bulls can sustain these levels, a move toward the $93K resistance is possible, with support standing at $85,000. Meanwhile, on-chain activity shows Ethereum whale accumulation of 3,844 ETH, indicating early signs of recovery from the current levels.”
CoinSwitch Markets Desk noted, “Bitcoin crossed the $88,500 mark and is currently trading above both its 20- and 50-day moving averages. Meanwhile, gold hit an all-time high of $3,450 in Asian markets, reflecting a growing appetite for safe-haven assets as the U.S. Dollar Index dropped below 98, a three-year low, following fresh criticism from President Donald Trump targeting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The remarks raised concerns about the central bank’s independence, further shaking investor confidence in the U.S. economy and adding to ongoing global trade tensions, particularly between the U.S. and China.”
Avinash Shekhar, Co-founder & CEO, Pi42, said, “Bitcoin is nearing the $90K level, driven by halving momentum, increasing open interest, and strong trader sentiment. The market is filled with confidence as traders celebrate big milestones and anticipate further gains. Ethereum is struggling, with over $1.1 billion of ETF withdrawals and Vitalik Buterin's proposition to replace the EVM with RISC-V, which has been a polarizing action within the community. Altcoins are also experiencing renewed interest as investors respond to changing dynamics and look for potential prospects.”
Sathvik Vishwanath, CEO and co-founder of Unocoin, said, “Bitcoin (BTC) is exhibiting renewed bullish momentum, currently trading around $88,000 after breaking out of a key consolidation zone. This breakout suggests a potential climb toward the $90,000–$92,000 resistance range. Market sentiment is increasingly optimistic, driven by ETF inflows and improving macroeconomic signals. However, with volatility still in play, a correction could be triggered if BTC fails to hold above $87,000. Momentum indicators hint at continued upward pressure, but cautious optimism remains prudent. If bullish volume sustains, BTC may retest its all-time high soon. Overall, Bitcoin appears to be entering a new accumulation phase with upside potential into Q2 2025.”
Shivam Thakral, CEO of BuyUcoin, said, “Bitcoin's price surged past the $88,000 mark as we witnessed the weakening of the American dollar. As the dollar weakened, investors renewed interest in Bitcoin as a hedge to protect their wealth in these turbulent times. If the current momentum continues, we can expect BTC to cross the $90,000 level. Interestingly, Robert Kiyosaki, a well-known author and financial stalwart, has predicted that BTC may touch the $200k mark in 2025.”
CoinDCX Research Team noted, “Bitcoin bullish trend continues as the price rises above $88,000 and is heading strongly to surpas the crucial resistance at $88,500. The tenchincals have turned bullish, hence suggesting the beginning of a potential recovery. Meanwhile, the other altcoins like Ethereum, XRP, Solana, Dogecoin, etc, continue to remain consolidated within a narrow range hinting towards a rising dominance of Bitcoin. Fartcoin soares with over 10% followed by Kaspa with a similar rise, while Stacks, Decentraland surge by 8% and 4% respectively. Besides, Theta Network, Onyxcoin, JasmyCoin and Aptos experience a price drain.”
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