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The cryptocurrency market showed significant growth on Sunday, rising to a total market capitalization of $3.34 trillion, up 1.42% in 24 hours.

Bitcoin (BTC) continues to catapult higher, hitting a daily high of $104,841, up 1.14% in 24 hours and 9.77% on the week. Ethereum (ETH) followed the market leader with a 24-hour gain of 4.71% on the day and 37.83% on the week, trading at $2,522.

According to Coinglass, about $451.3 million was liquidated in crypto derivatives over the past 24 hours.

Together, BTC and ETH account for 71.3% of the market share. Solana (SOL) had one of the most impressive weekly gains among the top 10 coins, gaining 19.42% to reach $173.96. XRP and BNB also recorded solid weekly gains of 8.74% and 10.88%, respectively.

The 24-hour trading volume of the market increased by 4.90% to $137.7 billion, indicating increased investor activity. Among the leaders of the day's movements, Pi Network (PI) soared by 49.86%, followed by Casper Network (CSPR) with +47.96% and Peanut the squirrel (PNUT) with +39.10%. On the other hand, Ultima token fell by 14.42%, which was the sharpest drop of the day.

The overall cryptocurrency market continues to show strength amid increased volatility driven by gains in both blue-chip and smaller-cap assets.

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Bitcoin rose sharply on Friday, extending a recent rally above key levels as risk appetite increased after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with the U.K. and expressed hope for tariff cuts with China.

The world's largest cryptocurrency was poised for a strong weekly rally, breaking the coveted $100,000 mark on Thursday. The cryptocurrency was also heading for a third straight week of gains, continuing a rally that began in late April.

Bitcoin rose 4.1% to $102,762.8. The coin had previously risen to a three-month high of $103,885.

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Paris Saint-Germain striker Ousmane Dembele is set to take home the 2025 Ballon d'Or, the award given to the footballer who has the most impressive season of the year, according to betting odds.

Currently, the odds on cryptocurrency prediction market platform Polymarket for Dembele to win the prestigious award are 33.6%. The volume of bets on the topic has reached $821,245.

Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah is second among the contenders with a 19% chance of winning the Ballon d'Or, while Barcelona striker Rafinha and midfielder Lamine Jamal have scored 14% and 12.7%. The ceremony will take place on October 27.

Ballon d'Or 2025 recipient predictions, monthly chart. Source: Polymarket

Interestingly, just a week ago Rafinha was the clear favourite with a 20% chance, putting him ahead of Dembele with 13.2%, while Yamal and Salah were given 11.7% and 7% respectively.

Ballon d'Or 2025 Winner Predictions, Weekly Chart. Source: Polymarket

However, Barcelona's exit after a 4-3 defeat to Inter Milan in the Champions League semi-finals has understandably affected the chances of Yamal and Rafinha. Salah's chances of winning the Ballon d'Or, on the other hand, have been significantly improved by Liverpool's 5-1 Premier League win over Tottenham Hotspur on April 27.

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