Layer 2 Networks Surge to $8.08 Billion TVL: Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Rise Amid Market News
The current landscape of the cryptocurrency market shows a slight uptick in total value locked (TVL) across Layer 2 networks, with the latest data indicating a rise to $8.08 billion from $8.01 billion yesterday. This growth reflects ongoing interest and investment in scalable solutions for blockchain technology.
Top Layer 2 Networks
- Base: Current TVL stands at $2.48 billion, marking an increase of 1.87% from yesterday.
- Arbitrum: Its TVL is currently $2.32 billion, with a modest rise of 0.26%.
- Blast: TVL is $654.08 million, up 0.43%.
- Optimism: Currently at $649.73 million, reflecting an increase of 0.60%.
- Scroll: This network has seen a slight decline, with a TVL of $548.77 million, down 0.41%.
Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices
Bitcoin (BTC) has seen a price increase, currently trading at $67,684, up from $67,022 yesterday. Ethereum (ETH) also experienced a rise, now priced at $2,497, compared to $2,480 yesterday.
Market News
In significant industry news, FTX has reached a $228 million settlement with Bybit, moving closer to fulfilling its $13 billion payment plan aimed at compensating customers. This development may restore some confidence among investors and users affected by FTX's previous issues.
Elon Musk has recently declared a ‘financial emergency’ amid concerns over a looming $35.7 trillion debt crisis, hinting at a potential Bitcoin price surge that could rival gold. His endorsement may influence market sentiment as traders respond to his remarks.
Meanwhile, Microsoft is set to hold a shareholder vote in December regarding a potential investment in Bitcoin. The board has recommended against this move, which may reflect the cautious stance of traditional corporations toward cryptocurrency investments.
In a nod to innovation, Coinbase has introduced a new tool called 'Based Agent,' allowing users to create AI agents in under three minutes. This development could attract more users to the platform, bridging the gap between crypto and AI technology.
Funding Updates
As it is the weekend, total funding details are not available. However, cumulative fundraising for the current week has reached $94.98 million, indicating ongoing investment activity in the crypto space.