20-5-2025 – The cryptocurrency arena sparkled with optimism today, as a wave of gains swept across nearly every sector, painting a vibrant picture of resilience and investor confidence. Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation, staged a robust recovery, climbing 4.27% to breach the $2,500 mark. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (BTC), the market’s bellwether, soared to an impressive $106,000, underscoring its enduring dominance in the digital asset space.
The Decentralised Finance (DeFi) sector also joined the upward trajectory, posting a solid 2.34% increase. Standout performers included Curve Finance’s CRV token, which surged by 6.75%, and AAVE, which leapt an eye-catching 17.19%, reflecting growing enthusiasm for decentralised lending and borrowing protocols. The Real World Asset (RWA) sector, which bridges traditional and digital finance, advanced by 1.29%, with Maker (MKR) gaining 4.21% and Pendle (PENDLE) rising a notable 7.51%.
Other corners of the crypto ecosystem echoed this buoyant sentiment. Centralised Finance (CeFi), Layer1, Layer2, Meme, and PayFi sectors all recorded gains, each contributing to the market’s dynamic momentum.
