- Crypto market cap hits $3.92T with rising volume as traders weigh inflation data, security threats, and institutional momentum.
- Institutional buying and Worldcoin’s $250M treasury push optimism, yet macro uncertainty and security risks keep traders cautious.
- Solana rallies with memecoin hype while Nasdaq eyes tokenized stocks, signaling broader adoption but fragile market stability.
The global crypto market started the week with renewed strength, yet risks and catalysts are shaping investor sentiment. As of writing, the global market cap stands at $3.92 trillion, marking a 1.51% increase in 24 hours. Meanwhile, total market volume surged 46.16% to $151.9 billion.
Security Risks and Macro Outlook
According to a report by Santiment on X, A major supply chain attack rattled developers and users after a compromised NPM account injected malicious code into widely used JavaScript packages. This malware silently swaps crypto addresses during transactions, risking large-scale theft across blockchains.
Ledger’s CTO urged users to rely on hardware wallets with careful verification. Consequently, market players now weigh heightened security risks even as many wallets and protocols confirm they remain unaffected.
Besides cybersecurity, macroeconomic data is drawing investor attention. The upcoming U.S. CPI inflation report, along with PPI and payroll revisions, could strongly influence Federal Reserve rate expectations.
Furthermore, the rate decision made by the ECB increases market volatility worldwide. Because of early-week momentum from institutional purchasing and excitement about potential Fed cuts, cryptocurrency traders are nevertheless on guard. Therefore, one of the main factors influencing the short-term price movement of cryptocurrencies will be inflation data.
Institutional Moves and Altcoin Momentum
Eightco Holdings ignited headlines by launching the first Worldcoin treasury strategy with a $250 million private placement. BitMine and Tom Lee added $20 million, pushing $OCTO shares up 3,000% and $WLD rallying 40%. Moreover, the appointment of Dan Ives as chairman signaled strong institutional alignment with Worldcoin’s expanding ecosystem.
At the same time, Nasdaq filed with the SEC to enable tokenized stock and ETF trading on blockchain. Approval could transform equity markets by granting digital securities equal footing with traditional ones, a development watched closely by both institutions and regulators.
Meanwhile, Solana’s ecosystem gained traction. SOL approached its all-time highs, supported by surging memecoins like BONK, USELESS, and FARTCOIN. Lion Group’s shift of SOL and SUI into Hyperliquid added to bullish sentiment as HYPE hit new highs following upgrades.
Crypto markets show rising strength, but risks remain. Security vulnerabilities, inflation data, and institutional moves will decide whether momentum sustains or fades.
