Cryptocurrency Market Mixed as Bitcoin and Ethereum Rise

The cryptocurrency market is showing mixed trends as Bitcoin and Ethereum both posted gains over the 24-hour period. Bitcoin's market share decreased while Ethereum's increased, and derivatives trading volume declined, indicating a cautious short-term outlook.

As of 11:58 AM KST on September 17, 2026, Bitcoin was trading at $76,293.44, up 0.63% from the previous day (approximately 145 million won). Ethereum reached $2,426.92, a 1.07% increase (about 332 million won).

Top altcoins saw most prices rise: XRP +0.85%, BNB +1.53%, Solana +2.24%, Tron +0.85%, Dogecoin +1.06%, and Hyperliquid +2.61%. The total market capitalization of altcoins stood at $173.1 billion (approximately 1,470.754 trillion won), with a 24-hour trading volume of $58.28433 billion (about 79.8385 trillion won).

Total cryptocurrency market capitalization reached $260.57 billion (around 3,569.3357 trillion won), with a 24-hour trading volume of $88.84167 billion (approximately 121.6963 trillion won). Bitcoin's market share fell to 58.81% from the previous day's 59.02%, while Ethereum rose to 11.37% from 11.36%. The decline in Bitcoin dominance suggests capital shifting toward altcoins.

DeFi markets saw a 2.91% increase in market cap to $74.89608 billion and trading volume of $12.2306 billion, while stablecoin market cap stood at $283.52885 billion with a 24-hour trading volume of $92.85931 billion, down 11.55%.

Derivatives trading volume decreased by 9.12% to $844.72951 billion (about 1,157.1199 trillion won) compared to the previous day, indicating reduced short-term directional betting and a more cautious market sentiment.