Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), the world’s oldest cryptocurrency, surged above the $24,000 mark on Friday morning as investors digested the Federal Reserve’s rate decision.
The global cryptocurrency market capitalization touched the $1.1 trillion level on Friday after the US central bank raised interest rates by 75 bps on Wednesday.
Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), the second-biggest cryptocurrency, meanwhile, continued its bull run, climbing back above the $1,700 level on Friday.
Optimism (CRYPTO: OP) token was the top gainer over the prior 24 hours, while …
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