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13 July 2026

Bitcoin Dominance Hits 56% as Crypto Market Cap Dips 1.4%

Bitcoin dominance surged to 56% this week as the total crypto market cap fell 1.4%, while the USD showed mixed movements against major currencies.

The crypto market saw a notable shift this week, with Bitcoin dominance surging to 56% amid a 1.4% decline in the total market cap. The move underscores Bitcoin’s growing share in the crypto space, even as the broader market faced a slight downturn.

FX movements were mixed, with the USD gaining 0.043% against the EUR to reach 0.87489. However, the USD weakened against the GBP and JPY, falling 0.201% and 0.332% respectively, to 0.74501 and 161.87. The divergence highlights the varying strength of the USD across different currency pairs.

Crypto trends showed Bitcoin and Ethereum both experiencing declines, with BTC dropping 1.73% to 62731 USD and ETH falling 0.96% to 1779.65 USD. Despite the downturn, Bitcoin’s dominance continued to rise, reflecting its resilience in the market.

Next week, investors will be watching for further shifts in Bitcoin’s dominance and any potential recovery in the crypto market cap, alongside continued monitoring of USD movements against major currencies.

This content is informational and does not constitute financial advice.

Author

James Carter