The crypto market cap fell to $2.6 trillion on March 18, down 1.4% in 24 hours. Bitcoin dropped to $74,000, Ethereum slipped to $2,329.6, while SIREN and VELO posted sharp gains.

Ethereum outpaces major coins with a 5.4% daily gain; Bitcoin trades at $61,675. IKA and Metaplex surge 115% and 105%, reflecting broad buying interest across large and small caps.

Crypto market leaders and macro headlines moved together in the latest 24-hour cycle. On centralized exchanges, BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP and BNB all posted gains, while ZEC stood out by appearing both in the top trading-volume cohort and near the top of the gainers list. OKX data showed KAITO leading the 24-hour gainers table, while GMGN’s meme rankings featured SJM, BWO, WSB, SMELL and GRBG. Outside crypto, MSX.COM data showed SK Hynix rising 22% to $185.9 per share, setting a record high since listing and lifting its market capitalization to $1.36 trillion. Federal Reserve Chair Waller said the latest CPI report does not mean the job is finished, even as June CPI eased to 3.5% year over year from 4.2% in May. He also said the Fed remains committed to a 2% inflation target and will revisit its 2020 policy framework. Other developments included IBM’s 25% single-day drop, Iran’s statement that the U.S. had entered a formal state of war, a suspected hack of Noxa Fi’s X account, and fresh funding announcements involving Brinc, Flex, Velocity and Nous Research.

VELO was priced around $0.09840 as of Jan. 30, 2025. With DeFi sentiment improving, Optimism ecosystem support, and broader exchange visibility, investors are watching whether VELO can break key resistance near $0.10 and $0.12.

VELO was recently quoted at about $0.09840 as market attention returned to DeFi and altcoins. This article reviews Velodrome’s role in the Optimism ecosystem, key support and resistance levels, and the main factors shaping its longer-term outlook.

Velodrome Finance (VELO) is trading at $0.09840 as of Jan 30, 2025, benefiting from the Optimism ecosystem and an anticipated alt season. Key resistance levels are $0.10 and $0.12, with support at $0.08. This article provides a comprehensive price forecast from 2025 to 2030.

As of January 30, 2025, VELO trades at $0.09840. A comprehensive forecast to 2030 highlights the impact of the Optimism 3M OP token grant and an impending alt season. Technical resistance at $0.10 and $0.12 with support at $0.08 are key levels to watch.

VELO is trading near $0.09840 as market attention returns to altcoins and DeFi. Support from the Optimism ecosystem, exchange listings, and key resistance at $0.10 and $0.12 are central to the token’s long-term outlook.