Crypto market cap hits $2.82 trillion as Zcash outpaces peers amid Bitcoin surge

The cryptocurrency market’s total capitalization climbed to $2.82 trillion, marking a notable increase as investors responded to a broad rally across digital assets and related equities.

Bitcoin tops $80,000

Bitcoin surged past the $80,000 threshold, providing momentum for the wider market and reinforcing bullish sentiment among traders.

Zcash leads the rally

Among altcoins, Zcash posted the strongest gains, emerging as the primary driver of the market‑wide advance.

Equity markets follow suit

Stocks tied to the crypto sector, including those focused on blockchain strategy, also rallied, reflecting a synchronized move between digital assets and traditional markets.

Fed rate expectations remain split

Despite the market’s upward trajectory, expectations for future Federal Reserve rate decisions remained divided among investors, adding an element of uncertainty to the outlook.