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Crypto Markets Show Moderate Gains with Bitcoin and Layer 2 Tokens Leading
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Crypto markets edged higher over the past 24 hours, with Layer 2 tokens up 1.66%, led by Merlin Chain gaining 4.99% and Mantle rising 4.07%. Bitcoin rose 1.37% to reclaim the $92,000 level. Ethereum traded narrowly around $3,200, down 0.77%. Meme tokens gained 1.45%, while Layer 1 assets increased 1.33%, with Zcash up nearly 18%. The DeFi sector was up 1.26%, with Beldex jumping 13.63%. CeFi, PayFi, and RWA sectors posted modest gains as well, with Dash rising 5.41% and Keeta surging 33.44%.
This live coverage includes hourly updates for December 12, 2025, and was last updated on December 11, 2025. A disclaimer notes that cryptocurrencies are high-risk investments and this article does not constitute investment advice.
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