#CryptoSurvivalGuide 🚀 Top Coins Defying the Downtrend
While the total market cap hovers around $2.45 trillion, certain assets are outperforming the "benchmark" assets (BTC and ETH) through localized strength or technical upgrades.
1. Ethereum (ETH)
Surprisingly, Ethereum has recently shown a "divergence" from Bitcoin. While Bitcoin dipped by ~1% today, Ethereum has posted gains of 2.27%, trading near $2,086.
The Catalyst: The market is pricing in the Dencun update and the upcoming Prague release, which significantly reduce Layer-2 costs.
Institutional Shift: Major asset managers like BlackRo