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Ethereum Fades, XRP Climbs, but 2024 Belongs to Bitcoin

In 2024, Bitcoin's dominance in the crypto market has grown from 50.3% to 56.8% of the $3.29 trillion market, while Ethereum's share has decreased from 16.6% to 12.2%. The value of a single Bitcoin has risen compared to the US dollar and stablecoins like Tether. XRP has seen gains against Bitcoin, moving up to the fourth spot in market cap. Other cryptocurrencies like BNB and Solana have experienced a decrease in value against Bitcoin. Bitcoin has made progress in non-fungible tokens (NFTs), tokenization, and decentralized finance (defi) applications. The growth of Bitcoin reflects increasing trust from institutional players and retail defi enthusiasts. Looking ahead, BTC's ecosystem may see further shifts as rival digital assets strive for renewed momentum, with potential developments in interoperable technologies and niche applications.

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