Bitcoin stays above $79,000 as traders lock in weekly crypto gains

Bitcoin remained above $79,000 while much of the crypto market moved lower over the latest 24-hour period, according to CoinDesk. Ether and Solana were among the major tokens to slip as traders took profits after a strong week. Bitcoin still held a 23% gain over seven days, while XRP’s weekly advance was close to 45%. HYPE was the only major token to rise over the 24-hour period covered. The contrasting short- and medium-term performance highlights a pullback across most leading assets without erasing their recent gains. Bitcoin’s ability to hold the $79,000 level keeps it at the center of market attention, while XRP remains one of the strongest weekly performers among the assets cited. The report did not provide additional details on the size of the daily declines or the factors behind the move.