Hey, everyone! Welcome back to another episode of Trending in the crypto world, where we dive into the latest trends, the biggest gainers, and the hardest hitters in the crypto world. I'm your host, Jellyfishezie, and today is September 24th, 2024. We've got a lot to unpack today, so let's jump right into it.

First off, let’s start with the Top 10 Trending Cryptos on CoinMarketCap. Right now, leading the charge as always, we’ve got Bitcoin sitting at a whopping $64,222.23, with a nice bump of 1.35% in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin continues to show strength and resilience, especially as the crypto market matures and more institutions get involved.

Moving down the list, we’ve got Ethereum priced at $2,650.23, up 1.13%. Ethereum's recent surge can be attributed to a combination of institutional interest and some major upcoming upgrades to the network. It’s looking promising for ETH holders, so keep an eye on that.

Now, let’s talk about Solana—it's up 2.53%, currently priced at $147.54. Solana continues to be a powerhouse in the decentralized application space, despite occasional network issues. Developers love the speed and low costs, and it shows in its consistent performance.

Dogecoin also makes the top 10, currently priced at $0.1095, up 2.23%. It seems like the meme coin isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, especially with its strong community and backing from public figures.

In the tenth spot, we've got Aptos—making some waves with a solid 3.69% increase, now priced at $8.21. Aptos is really carving out its space in the market, driven by innovations in blockchain scalability.

Now, here’s something you definitely want to know about—the Fear/Greed Index. Right now, we’re sitting at 58, which puts us in the Greed zone. 📈 And you know what that means: when people get greedy, it might be time to start considering your exit strategies or at least be cautious. But greed also brings in more buying pressure, so the markets are alive with activity!

Alright, let’s switch gears a bit and talk about the Top 5 Gainers in the last 24 hours. Topping the list, we’ve got Ethena, up 12.48%, priced at $0.3178. Ethena’s recent developments in DeFi have caught the market’s attention, and it’s reflected in its price action.

Next, we have Stacks, up 5.11% at $1.96. With its growing ecosystem and unique approach to Bitcoin smart contracts, Stacks is on fire right now.

Also climbing the ranks is Cosmos, priced at $4.80, with a 5.03% increase. Cosmos continues to be a leader in interoperability, connecting different blockchains and pushing forward innovations in decentralized finance.

Let’s not forget about Pepe, with a 4.61% rise, now sitting at $0.00005339. Pepe may have started as a meme, but it’s showing real staying power with its recent market activity.

But not everything is sunshine and rainbows in the crypto world. Let's move on to the Top 5 Losers.

Unfortunately, VeChain has taken a hit, dropping 3.00%, now priced at $0.02471. VeChain is known for its supply chain solutions, but it’s experiencing some market pressure right now.

We’re also seeing Quant in the red, down 0.33%, now priced at $77.54. Despite its solid fundamentals, it’s facing a bit of a pullback after a strong run last week.

And finally, Jupiter—it’s dropped a hefty 7.28%, priced at $0.8667. While Jupiter had a good run recently, it looks like it’s coming back to earth.

Before we wrap up, here’s a quick Crypto News Brief. In today’s headlines, Ethereum is stealing the show as it surpasses the $2,600 mark. The surge is largely driven by an increase in institutional interest, along with some major upgrades planned for the Ethereum network. Analysts are predicting more gains ahead, but as always, volatility is just around the corner.

That’s it for today’s episode of Trending in the crypto world! Make sure to follow us for more insights and updates, and don’t forget to stay safe out there in the wild world of crypto. I’m your host, Jellyfishezie, signing off. Until next time, keep stacking those sats and riding the waves of the blockchain. Catch you later!